On every level, the best panties are about your personal preference. Amazing underwear will be as much about how it looks as how it feels—to say nothing of how it performs. And all of this really gets more top-of-mind in the spring and summer.
So we figured this was the right time to round up our top panty styles for women and give your underwear drawer a bit of a spring refresh. Associate buyer Alexa Gementgis selected these superlative skivvies for comfort and performance so you don't have to spend one second wishing you were wearing something else.
MOST INCLUSIVE COLLECTION: Chantelle Soft Stretch Panties
Chantelle Soft Stretch magically ticks all the undies boxes. Most of all, we love the thin, smooth, soft, ultra-stretchy fabric that really does somehow fit most figures (yes, it's one size fits XS-XL). Whether you go hipster, bikini or thong, every pair is breathable and quick-drying, making them as good on a hot day as they are for a workout. Be on the lookout for the new cheekini & hi-cut brief, coming soon. At three pairs for $48, it's easy to stock up on a good thing.
BEST EVERYDAY BRIEF: Wacoal B-Smooth Hi-Cut Brief
Stretchy and exactly the right level of thickness, these seamless panties come in every imaginable color. They conform to your curves and are completely invisible under clothes, making them the ideal choice for pretty much every day of the week. The higher waistband on these briefs glosses right over the tummy area for gentle smoothing—fab under work pants. Full coverage from behind means they stay where they belong, all day and all night. We also love to see that the black and sand shades go up to a 5X. Pick up a three-pack for $42.
COOLEST MESH: Lauren Ralph Lauren Monogram
It's only natural to want to lighten up your fabrics this time of year. If you're a fan of breathable mesh, look to the Lauren Ralph Lauren Monogram line. While airy and sheer, these thongs, bikinis and briefs are in no way lingerie; they're full-coverage and substantial enough to warrant a place in your regular rotation. (They're also really sophisticated-looking, as you would expect from this chic brand.) Three for $48, in sizes S-XXL, makes them more accessible, as well.
MOST BARELY-THERE PAIR: Bare The Adjustable G-String
Less can be more, as this G-string makes clear. With its buttery stretch microfiber fabrication, side adjusters for a custom fit up to a 3XL (we quite appreciate that option as our bodies fluctuate throughout the month), low-rise waistband and inner cotton panel, it's as close to nonexistent as a panty can possibly get while staying super functional. Mix and match Bare pairs for a curated array of our innerwear, designed in service to your outerwear.
BEST COTTON WOMEN'S UNDERWEAR: Bare The Easy Everyday Cotton Brief
Our best-selling style (XS-2XL) is basic in all the right ways—effortless fit, reliable cut, fun colors. And of course, cotton with a hint of stretch is your best move for keeping things cool and dry downstairs on a humid day; it's inherently moisture-wicking. Made by us to meet your every want and need, you'll be pleased to know these use fiber certified by the Better Cotton Initiative. Sustainability plus our cutting-out-the-middleman deals makes it much easier to update your unders every couple of months.
BEST FOR ELIMINATING VPL: Bare The Easy Everyday No Show Hipster
If you're a hipster girl, make this modest-rise style your go-to. Created to fit and feel like a second skin, the silky stretch fabric comes in saturated colors and cool prints that—thanks to their laser-cut edges and lay-flat seams—can't be detected under summery clothes like white pants and flowy dresses. Once you fall in love with this fabric, check it out in other versatile cuts, from a lower-rise V-front bikini to full-cut briefs. Like all our Bare panties, you'll find them in S-3XL at irresistible prices.
BEST FOR DRESSIER DAYS: Bare The Modal High-Leg Brief
When you need to ramp up your style starting with the first layer you pull on, choose our newest design, in which incredibly soft breathable modal meets contemporary styling—peep that striped elastic mesh no-dig waistband. Plush modal and a high waist balaced out by the sexy higher-cut leg and cool trim gives this pair a unique reason for adding it into your wardrobe; the size range and 3/$48 pricing make it tough not to.
BEST SUMMER SHORTIES: Bare Invisifeel Slip Short
A newer style on the scene, we're not sure how we lived without undies-shorts. The perfect solution for what to wear under skirts and dresses, these shorts stop thighs from rubbing uncomfortably together when you're walking (or sitting, or dancing or otherwise living). Cut more generously than boyshorts and minus the compression of shapewear, they feel exceedingly good on—particularly in the heat. Their breathable knit imparts a second-skin fit that eliminates panty lines. You can wear them alone or over your favorite panties for a measure of modesty; what you can't do is beat our price.
Find your perfect pairs in the Bare Necessities panty department, or connect with a Bra Fit Expert for personalized shopping support.
