After some hard work in the bathroom, you’ve finally achieved it: a beautifully smooth bikini line, free from pesky stubble or painful ingrown hairs.

Ahhh, bliss! Time to celebrate!

And what better way to show off your freshly shaved bikini line than by rocking a cute pair of undies?

From Brazilians and boyshorts to thongs, tangas, or control briefs—there’s no shortage of options.

The question is: which of these will make your derrière look its absolute best?

This week, we’ll break it all down for you!

1. The Apple

Who?
Apple-shaped bodies tend to carry volume at the top: slim legs, narrow hips, larger busts, broader shoulders, an undefined waist, and a rounder tummy.

What your booty looks like: Apple shapes usually have flatter backsides.

Celebrities with apple-shaped figures: Lindsay Lohan and Drew Barrymore.

Which underwear will help you feel Beautiful, Confident, You?

Underwear challenges for apple shapes include waistbands that roll down and extra fabric at the back, leading to the dreaded saggy-butt syndrome.

Solutions:

• Opt for high-waisted panties with wide, flat waistbands that hug your body and help camouflage your tummy.
• If your underwear has too much fabric in the back, consider a thong, but avoid low-rise styles that tend to slide down.
• To create the illusion of wider hips, go for thongs with side details or embellishments.

2. The Pear

Who?
If you carry most of your volume in the lower half of your body, with a flat tummy, narrow shoulders, a defined waist, and fuller hips and thighs, you’re a pear.

What your booty looks like: Pears often have a rounder behind.

Celebrities with pear-shaped figures: Kim Kardashian and Rihanna.

Which underwear will help you feel Beautiful, Confident, You?

Pears commonly struggle with riding-up panties and visible lines around the leg openings.

Solutions:

• High-cut thongs can elongate your legs while balancing your hips with your shoulders.
• Boyshorts and hipsters rarely ride up, but ensure they’re made of stretchy material without harsh elastic around the leg openings.

3. The Hourglass

Who?
Do you have full curves, balanced shoulders and hips, and a defined waist? Lucky you—you’re an hourglass!

What your booty looks like: Like pears, hourglasses usually have a round rear.

Celebrities with hourglass figures: Beyoncé and Scarlett Johansson.

Which underwear will help you feel Beautiful, Confident, You?

Nearly everything flatters an hourglass. Experiment with different styles to find the ones that make you feel the most comfortable and confident!

4. The Rectangle

Who?
Also known as an athletic or pencil figure, rectangle-shaped bodies have balanced upper and lower halves with little to no defined waist.

What your booty looks like: Rectangles usually have a square-shaped derriere.

Celebrities with rectangle figures: Cameron Diaz and Blake Lively.

Which underwear will help you feel Beautiful, Confident, You?

Rectangle-shaped women often have less pronounced curves, with straight lines from the hip bones to the top of the thighs.

Solutions:

• Underwear with lots of details or embellishments can make your hips appear broader, accentuating your waist for a classic, sexy silhouette.
• Avoid underwear with leg openings or boyshort styles, as these won’t flatter your shape.

5. The Inverted Heart

Who?
Booties shaped like inverted hearts resemble round ones but have more volume at the bottom of the hips, with the cheeks sitting slightly lower.

Which underwear will help you feel Beautiful, Confident, You?

Snug-fitting panties with slightly longer legs are your best bet. Boyshorts, hipsters, and briefs work like a charm!

Panty Styles Explained

Alright! You now know how to highlight (or disguise) your derrière, but it might still feel tricky to determine exactly which type of underwear suits your needs.

Thong, tanga—what’s in a name? Let’s break it down for you.

1. The Classic Brief

Let’s start at the beginning: the timeless brief. This is a short, legless piece of underwear that remains one of the most popular choices today.

The typical brief might not immediately evoke a sexy image, but there are plenty of alluring options out there, featuring lace, sheer panels, or even open-crotch designs.

Pros:

• Comfortable and charming.
• Helps hide love handles.

Cons:

• May ride up or bunch between the cheeks.

2. The Sexy Thong

The thong is a T-shaped piece of underwear that is high-cut at the front and leaves the entire backside exposed.

At the back, there’s a tiny strip of fabric that sits snugly between your cheeks—hence the cheeky nickname “butt floss.

Pros

• Invisible Under Clothes: Since your cheeks are bare, a thong is perfect for wearing under tight trousers, fitted dresses, and skirts. It won’t show through your clothing, and you won’t feel seams against your skin.
• Boosts Confidence: Wearing a thong can make you feel extra sexy.
• No More Adjusting: Gone are the days of discreetly tugging at your underwear. The consistent wedgie of a thong is far more comfortable than a regular brief that accidentally rides up.
• Space-Saving: These little garments take up minimal room. Whether it’s in your wardrobe or your suitcase, there’s always space for a few thongs.
• Variety of Styles: Thongs come in many designs—low-rise, tanga thong, boxer thong, high-rise thong, and the classic thong. There’s something for everyone! Fun Fact: There’s even a C-string, which is a triangular piece of fabric without side straps. It stays in place on its own and doesn’t have a waistband—though, let’s face it, calling it “underwear” is a bit of a stretch!

Cons

• In het begin kan het dragen van een string wat wennen zijn. Je raakt echter snel gewoon aan dat koordje tussen je billen.
• Doordat je billen onbedekt blijven, schuren ze tegen je broek. Dit kan irritatie opleveren.
• Ben jij vatbaar voor blaasontstekingen of vaginale infecties? Laat de strings dan liever in de kast liggen. De stof beweegt gemakkelijk heen en weer tussen je vagina en de anus, wat de kans op onnodige complicaties verhoogt.

3. The Playful Tanga

A mix between a thong and a hipster, the tanga offers slightly more coverage than a thong.

Pros

• The tanga brief still reveals a good portion of your cheeks but offers slightly more coverage than a thong. This makes it a comfortable and practical choice for daytime wear, while also being alluring and sexy enough for a romantic evening.

4. The Fiery Brazilian

The Brazilian is the bolder version of the hipster. At the front, it’s like a regular brief, but at the back, the cut is much higher. This allows you to show off more of your behind, and makes your legs appear longer.

Pros

Since the back is cut higher, it creates the illusion of longer legs.

5. The All-Covering Hipster

5. We’re not talking about the subculture of bearded men and trendy women who listen to alternative music and wear oversized glasses.

No, these hipsters have half-length legs, fit snugly around your thighs, and come with a low waist.

Pros

• Due to the low waist, they’re perfect for wearing under hipster jeans or skirts.

Cons

• Hipsters tend to ride up between your cheeks. Getting them back into place, discreetly and elegantly, is an art.

6. The Tough Boxer Shorts

Boxers: together with hair removal, they’re one of the few reasons we sometimes wish we could be a guy. They’re just so incredibly comfortable.

Luckily, someone noticed that more and more women were stealing their men’s boxers, so nowadays, there are also women’s boxer shorts available on the market.

These are a bit tighter but still perfect lazy-Sunday underwear.

They keep your behind in check, and compared to a hipster, the leg openings are a bit longer. Boxer shorts also come with a sturdy waistband.

Pros

• Boxer shorts are incredibly comfortable, providing extra insulation and warmth. No cold behind for you this autumn!
• The sturdy waistband can camouflage a belly and balance out any love handles with the rest of your body.
• No more secretly adjusting your underwear, because boxer shorts stay in place nicely.

Cons

• Not exactly sexy, unless you choose a special pattern or fabric.
• They are often visible through your clothes.

7. The Trendy Granny Panties

No, this isn’t a joke. The high-waisted granny panties from the 1950s are making a comeback! At least if you choose a fun pattern.

Pros

• Granny panties are incredibly comfortable and nice and warm. No cold behind for you this autumn!
• Perfect during menstruation, as any type of pad fits in them.

Cons

• Like boxer shorts, they aren’t exactly sexy unless you choose a unique pattern or fabric.

Buy Underwear in the Right Size

Too small is too small, and too big is too big. A tight-fitting brief will leave marks and is far from comfortable. A loose brief will slide down and make your derrière look flat.

Buy Cotton Underwear

That lace thong is incredibly sexy, but unfortunately, it’s not the kindest to freshly shaved skin. So, leave it in the drawer and opt for cotton lingerie instead.

You should also avoid synthetic fabrics right now. These materials don’t allow the skin to breathe, which traps heat and makes you sweat more.
This sweat can lead to rashes or itching, and plenty of scratching at your behind.

Cotton, on the other hand, breathes and ventilates, helping maintain the pH balance of your vagina.

Let Loose

Be careful with underwear that has tight elastic bands after shaving. It restricts airflow and can lead to ingrown hairs.

Every Outfit Calls for a Different Pair of Underwear

Wearing white pants? Go for red or beige underwear.

Wearing dark pants? Choose dark underwear.

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Which underwear do you prefer? And why? Let us know in the comments!