The bra and panty combo is probably the most well known type of lingerie. If you are comfortable with showing off a lot of your body, then a provocative bra and a skimpy, sexy pair of panties will no doubt serve you best.

This style of lingerie bares your belly as well as your thighs. Your hips are on display, if you choose a thong or a G-string then your derriere will be out in the open as well.

Source: The Lingerie Post

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.