Guide To Mens Underwear Cuts
Gone are the days when buying mens underwear meant a quick trip to the local M&S for some saggy white Y Fronts. These days fashion conscious males are just a little more demanding and want underwear that’s not only functional – but gosh darned stylish as well.
For those of you who need a little guidance, the team here at Blokes Undies have decided to put together a short guide to the different styles and cuts of mens underwear on the market today. So sit back, relax and let us guide you through the underwear fashion maze!
Boxer Shorts & Boxer Briefs
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Traditionalists will recognise this cut all too well. These days however, boxer shorts come in a variety of styles and fabrics. Short cut legs create a trunk style boxer, but the more traditional length extends to a mid-thigh location. Choose from button fly or one of the increasingly popular pouched front boxers which offer great support as well as a more traditional underwear coverage. Many swimwear styles are also currently being offered in a boxer or trunk boxer style as beach / pool fashion becomes a little more daring, opting for styles that cling to the skin and highlight the male physique. |
Trunks
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Fans of retro underwear styles have been lapping up this relative newcomer to the mens undies scene. Reminiscent of the mens swimwear styles of the 50′s these highly trendy short cut, tight fitting undies have really captured the imagination of fashion fans. Shorter leg length and low hips combine to create a silhouette that’s unmistakably sexy. A great style for body conscious and buff men to show off their toned physiques to maximum effect. Often seen with dazzling retro prints and colours, we suspect that trunk style underpants are here to stay! |
Low Rise Hipsters
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These are the fashion solution to the increasingly popular low slung hipster style jeans and trousers. OK, showing half your underpants to the world is a style that some men seem to think is trendy, but here at Blokes Undies we reckon you should only show your undies when you’re asked! Available in boxer and brief style, low cut hipster underpants rest on the hip below the waist (hence the name). |
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It seems from what i have seen that all young guys wear baggy black boxers. I wear all types and especially briefs, I know you can’t reveal statistics but is there a general split in what guys wear. If you wear a thong you feel the odd one out these days when you see guys pantsing boring black boxers. Would love to know the stats from your view as to what guys actually wear.
I am only 24 years old and still prefer the old standby white underpants since I like to tuck my shirt in the underpants. The only drawback to wearing them like this is that the waistband of my underpants always shows above the top of my pants, but that’s something I have learned to live with even though I’m sure it’s a fashion “faux pas”. I would also be interested in seeing stats of boxers vs briefs and also stats on how many guys tuck their shirt in their underpants and have them showing above the pants like mine.
Like m Kandel, I also find tucking my shirt inside my underpants is more comfortable, aids package adjustment and keeps me neat (and warmer in winter). I do not intentionally show the waistband of my boxerbriefs, but can occasionally be caught with a narrow amount showing, which I can live with. From recent gym visits I can confirm that more guys use this method than you might think, about 50%. My Granddad confirms that all men used to have to dress this way, when underpants were not elasticated and needed to be supported by braces.
Hope this info is useful.
I have been brought up in a three generation household, where both my Father and Grandfather always tucked their shirts inside their underpants. Grandad has always worn braces so I did not realise that he wore his underwear this way until he told me the secret of why his shirt was always neatly tucked in, but i have often caught a glimpse of Dad’s briefs above his trousers, and whilst I don’t deliberately want to show my undercrackers, I have always been taught to wear them this way, and have never thought of dressing any other way. Besides, how could I make the appropriate adjustments during the day without dropping my jeans?
Like Rory, I have always tucked my shirt inside my underpants without giving it a second thought. My mates and I often strip to our knickers when we are at home, so any concern that my undies may show above my jeans has never crossed my mind. My Dad, brothers and cousins all dress this way so I thought it was universal. Am i wrong?
I have just been on a fitness regime, and have shed a couple of inches from my waist. I cannot afford to replace my underpants, so have adopted this methos of dressing, as I can hitch both my jeans and underpants up togrther. Would recommend it to all you guys. My gf thinks it very sevy if she can see the top of my boxers.
What is it with the elastic waistbands of guys underpants these days? they don’t last 5 minutes! Consequently, I have started tucking my shirt inside my knickers – I can now hitch them up as required, or clip them in my braces. I doubt this is fashionable, but it is comfortable and efficient!!!
My school will not tolerate shirt tails hanging out, and I have suffered a number of detentions and penalties because, being tall, my shirt will not stay tucked in. Reading this thread, I have tried tucking my tails into my underpants, and whilst my fellow students have ribbed me for having my the waistband of my drawers showing above my belt, I have not received any further detentions. I have pointed out that anyone can see my knickers on the washing line, what is the problem with seeing an inch when I am wearing them?
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My penis is medium sized and each time i wanna wear skinny jeans,or any type of slim fit trousers my privates are always like sort of sticking out and i get put off wearing them. i dont know if its because my underwear.At the moment im wearing the slip style of underwear. which undedrwear would you recommend to wear with skinny jeans ??
When I was at school, loads of lads tucked their shirt in their yfronts or boxers and I still do. So do many guys at my gym. Italian boys often tuck theuir shirt in their pants – keeps your shirt looking well tucked in and sharp. And OK, sometimes my waistband shows at the back if I bend down ,but hey, we all wear pants eh?
Yes, I tuck my shirts in my briefs too. I like the feeling and I like the look. I know that sometimes the waistband shows but actually it doesn’t bother me. I’m quite happy to show off my underwear.
One of the few useful bits of advice I’ve been given is: “Never date a man who tucks his shirt into his underwear”.
I hate seeing people’s underwear appearing above their jeans and I think it should be banned!
Both my Dad and Gramp have always tucked their shirts inside their underpants and since I have never really thought about it, I do as well. After reading this post I have started monitoring the situation at school and in the gym, and would guess (unscientifically) that about 50% also dress this way. I now realise that on occasions my knickers may show slightly above my pants, but nobody has ever made an issue of it. I have now tried not tucking in, but do not find it as comfortable or as warm. I don’t see the showing of a flash of elastic as a major issue, unlike those guys who really sag their pants!
It’s good to hear that so many guys are tucking their shirts in their underwear. I’ve always done it but thought it was very uncommon these days. Where abouts do you guys live? I’m in the UK.
In answer to Ian’s question on what guys actually wear, I am more than happy to share that information. I only wear thongs and bikini briefs. I find them a lot more comfortable than being encased in the thick strip of material which constitutes a boxer brief or hipster. I buy my underwear a size down, so the fit is snug and everything is well supported. Once you have decided to go for something a little different and tried these, I think most guys would find it hard to argue against the fact that they are by far the most comfortable and supportive underwear types. Once you have got used to pants that fit “up the bum”, they are surprisingly invisible and it feels like a far more natural fit. They are much less “sweaty” and there is never the need to keep re-adjusting which seems so prevalent with conventional types. Seems to me that we are crushed by ridiculous peer pressure today, which makes us less likely to admit to what we wear, but I do understand the problem. I work as a postman, which is a pretty conventional male orientated environment. The bikini briefs do leave some visible brief line, not a problem for me generally, but I won’t show a line at work as there are some pretty unsubtle women in the office who would be sure to comment, so I wear the thongs here instead. I think most guys can find a solution to underwear that works well for them, often by combining a couple of different types, but, if we could all wear exactly what we wanted quite openly there would be no problem. The Europeans have got it absolutely right! For me, smaller is far more comfortable and decent underwear is an essential requirement. After all, we have far more to support than women, so we actually need the tighter briefs!