As we all know, undergarments are the clothes that are worn on the skin under clothes. The basic function of undergarments is to provide shape and support to the body parts and to protect the clothes from body discharges like sweat, semen, urine etc.

Undergarments provide an additional utility of protecting the body from the extremes of nature like excess cold and scorching heat. Undergarments make activities like sitting, standing, running and squatting among others comfortable and less embarrassing. Underwear of specific materials is extremely important considering the weather and skin type. Various fabrics provide a different level of comfort.

However, in the current times, the underwear goes much beyond from being just a functional piece of cloth to a style statement in itself (especially for women). There are shops that sell various types of women underwear and there is one for each and every occasion you can think of. In fact, there are some types of underwear that leave behind functionality and focus only on style and looks. And then you have the all-important underwear that is solely used for erotic purposes.

So, underwear is available for all purposes. And the underwear is also available for the whole body – upper body as well as the lower body. Let us take a quick look into the various types of underwear available for the lower body for women:

Bikini Underwear

Bikini underwear is a very popular type of underwear among women. It is worn around or a little below the waist, usually at the hip. The leg bands are joined together at the groin. The bikini underwear is also available in 3 different designs like High- sided bikini, low-sided bikini and strong bikini. The last type is made up of two triangular pieces joined at the groin and not at the sides.

Thongs

This is another type of underwear that has gained a lot of popularity in recent times. These are underwear that has a small piece of cloth connecting the front and back. It is worn to reduce the visible effect of the underwear especially while wearing tight fitting trousers. However, it is important that you choose the right thongs that are the right fit for you.

G- Strings

G- Strings are a type of thong in which a single thread or piece of cloth connects the front and back and go around meeting the waist band behind. These too are very popular and are available in various fabrics and design.

Boy shorts

These are similar to the briefs meant for men. They have sides, which extend lower than the hip and fit properly. These can also be worn under tight fitting trousers, as they do not show the seams. So, they are quite useful in that sense.

Panties or Knickers

They have a proper fit and sit at the hip of the woman. They are various types of panties/knickers available: control panties, High-cut or French-cut and Hipsters. They can be stretchable and the ones that are stretchable are made up of a flexible material like spandex. They are extremely comfortable and can be worn under any kind of clothing that is not figure-revealing. These are the most common kind of women underwear.

Well, the list could really be endless because of the various types of women’s underwear that hit the markets everyday. Now underwear isn’t merely a protective undergarment, it has now become a fashion garment. So, choose the right underwear and make your own fashion statement.

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