A Comprehensive Guide To Mens Underwear Trends

Whether you are traditional, sporty or fashion forward, as a man you must surely appreciate the progress and attention paid to mens underwear in recent years. You are no longer restricted to choosing either briefs or boxers in plain white or black cotton. You now have literally hundreds of styles, fabrics and brands to choose from. Choosing under garments is no longer just a woman’s right.

Men’s needs and wants are now considered as high priority in the male underwear world with stylists and designers recognizing the gap in the market. They see that the trendsetters seeks colour, pattern, style and fashion, the sportsman is looking for performance-enhancing style and moisture-wicking fabrics, whereas the traditionalist buys plain colours such as black, grey or blue in a basic brief or boxer.

Choosing the correct underwear has to take into account the clothing it is to be worn under. A Cotton boxer under a pair of low rise straight-leg jeans is just not going to work. Having your undies bunched up around your thighs and ballooning above your hips does not make for comfort. A more fitted pair of low-rise briefs or trunks would be better suited on this occasion. Under loose fitting suit trousers or cargo pants the boxer is ideal.

Traditional briefs have a waistband that sits high at the waist, sporting either an overlap fly or a contour pouch and offers full coverage. Also available is a mid-rise or low-rise garment, each sitting slightly lower on the hips. The bikini brief is cut higher on the leg, with form-fitting design and the support of the regular brief. Less likely to ride up than other styles, they are favoured for comfort and support. The brief is suited to be worn under any and all types of trousers and shorts.

Boxers are loose fitting, comfortable and cover the body from waist to mid-thigh. Offering a working fly front, they are also available in a full cut version which is longer and looser. The tapered boxer is designed with a slimmer fit usually with small slits on the leg allowing for freer movement. Some styles will have a shaped panel between the legs to allow for more comfort and also reduce chafing.

Trunks, or boxer briefs, are currently one of the most popular styles. They are form-fitting and cover from waist to upper thigh, combining the comfort of a brief, with the coverage of the boxer. The fly front is a design feature that is frequently included. The style of the trunk is loosely based on the swim trunks that were so popular in the fifties and are now highly sought after by both sexes. Men desire the fit and comfort and women find them visually appealing.

Gone are the days of scratchy, functional wool for undies. Today the fabrics used to manufacture men’s undergarments range from silk to sporty to eco-friendly, each with their own benefits. Fabrics that echo the properties of performance clothing are chosen by the more athletic man. They offer enhanced moisture absorption as well as flexibility and support. Organic fabrics such as cotton, bamboo and soy are being experimented with. They feel similar to cashmere in softness and are also super absorbent, wicking away any moisture.

If you are still dazed and confused by the choices on offer, take a moment. Step back and relax. The person most affected by your selection is you. Wear the underwear that suits you and your lifestyle. More importantly, you should be wearing underwear that you are comfortable in from a great Underwear store.

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