Let’s Talk About Panties

Well no one really starts a conversation about panties, do they? But we do here, since all we talk about is lingerie. So what is there to say about panties?

Well the first thing to note is the broad array of words used as synonyms of the word panties - thongs, bikinis, briefs, boxers, tangas, boy shorts, underwear, underpants, underpanties, skivvies, g-string bikinis, g-string thongs and shapewear versions.

Moving on to the endless supply of designs and colors, when I was growing up, there were two types of underpants; bikini or brief. Then you had to choose between a cotton gusset and no gusset. Life was so simple then. I chose the bikini style until I went to work and then I had to use the briefs with a cotton gusset because the bikinis were not comfortable moving around all day in my skirt uniform.

Even the choice of color was limited. There was always white in every package and if you were lucky, you might get a pair of pink, blue or ivory. Of course, nowadays, it will take hours just choosing the right color of panty.

Whatever your choice of terminology, whatever your choice of fabric and color, panties are something that should be talked about because keeping these pretty little numbers all locked up like national security secrets is just plain crazy.