This month, the lingerie cyberworld is all abuzz– the February issue of Cosmopolitan has declared the thong dead and named the boyshort it’s successor. While the news has been met with mixed emotion, at Embrasse-Moi, we can’t help but feel there will always be a place in the world (and the modern woman’s wardrobe) for thongs.

Lingerie as outerwear has been gaining momentum as a trend since it was introduced by designers en-masse a few seasons ago. This concept often means entire outfits made out of slinky, satiny, lacy fabrics that leave little room for undergarment error. Is there a safer bet under a delicate and beautiful (but unforgiving) dress than a basic microfiber thong? Even a seamless, laser-cut boyshort can flip up or roll along the edges, creating problems where it promised to be the solution. No one on our staff can live without their Cosabella Never Say Never stretch lace thongs or Felina’s basic microfiber style. They’re even great under workout gear at the gym.

Cosabella's fabulous stretch lace thongs

We have just one word for those who call thongs unflattering: Aubade. And any lingerie lover can appreciate the look of a thong paired with a waist cincher or garter belt– a fuller coverage style would simply be overkill with these pieces.

Aubade's "Ecrin Sensuel" cincher is perfect with the matching thong

We’re just saying, don’t count the thong out yet: it’s a style that has far too many practical uses, even if everyone’s starting to jump on the boyshort bandwagon.

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Bikini: with the wild popularity of the bikini swimsuit in the 1960s, this panty has been a staple in most women’s panty drawers for decades. It traditionally provides moderate coverage in the front and back, with high-cut legs.
Tip: look for bikinis with a seam up the center of your derriere to give a rounder bottom shape under clothes.

{Anita Vanella Brief}

Brazilian: this is a panty style loved by those who want to elongate their legs or visually slim their thighs. These panties are cut high on the thigh and great if you want a little more coverage everywhere but want to be sexy at the same time.

{Aubade Plume d'Amour Brazilian Brief}

Tanga: a perfect compromise between a thong and a bikini. A tanga usually has equal amount of material in the front as well as the back, leaving you more exposed in the back.
Tip: If you want to avoid panty lines, but do not want to do a thong then this is the panty for you!
Fun Fact: a tanga originates from the early 20th century and denotes a loincloth worn by indigenous peoples in tropical America.

{Chantelle Rive Gauche Tanga}

Thong: you either love them or hate them, but these little scraps of material do their job by eradicating VPLs (visible panty lines). The absence of fanny coverage ensures the absence of panty lines!

{Cosabelle Thong}

G-String: the Tiny Tim of thongs. It is the tiniest thong you can imagine. A small triangle of material is in front, with strings running up your cheek cleavage and across your hips.
Fun Fact: we didn’t think of it first! The G-string originated among the tribal people from thousands of years ago.

{Simone Perele Fiji String}

What is your favorite style panty?

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