Lace, cotton or seamless?
A short guide to choosing the right panty for the outfit, the day and the wash cycle.
Cotton
Breathable, easy to wash, the safest everyday choice. A cotton gusset is non-negotiable for daily wear.
Lace
For the days you want to feel considered. Stretch lace moves with you; rigid lace looks beautiful but can rub.
Seamless
The one for tight trousers, silk skirts and long days. Look for a flat edge and a cotton gusset.
What to wear under what
- White or light trousers: nude or sand seamless, never white-on-white.
- Silk slip: a seamless brief in the same tone as your skin.
- Lace dress: a cotton or microfibre brief, no texture that catches.
- High-waist trousers: a high-waist brief that stays put.
Make them last
Wash cold, skip the fabric softener, dry flat. Replace when the gusset or elastic goes. Three good pairs in rotation beat ten that pill after a month.