Panties
Panties: pretty fabric, comfortable coverage
The appeal can be a silky finish, a lace edge or a smooth everyday layer. A useful fit also needs enough room, a comfortable waistband and the front coverage you prefer.
← All clothing guidesStart with your own shape.
- Natural waist: measure without pulling the tape tight.
- Hips: measure around the fullest part of your seat.
- Compare both measurements with the exact style’s chart.
Feel matters as much as fit.
- Cotton and cotton-lined gussets can be useful for comfortable everyday wear.
- Smooth stretch fabric may lie flatter under fitted clothing.
- Lace panels and decorative seams can change stretch and coverage.
Start with the cut
Briefs, bikinis, high-waisted styles and other cuts place the waistband and leg openings differently. Consider the coverage and position you want instead of selecting only by a size label.
Allow for front coverage
A size chart may cover waist and hips without describing how much room the front provides. Look closely at the cut, gusset, stretch and product photographs. A fuller brief can be a useful style to compare, but its fit is not guaranteed by the category alone.
Try the whole outfit
Waistband edges and lace can show through a fitted skirt or dress. Compare a smooth layer and a more decorative option according to what you want to wear over them.
Check before ordering
Intimate apparel can have different hygiene and return restrictions from outerwear. Read the seller’s current conditions before purchasing; do not assume opened or tried-on underwear is returnable.
Where to start looking
Vanity Fair
Browse intimates and check the individual item’s chart, material and return conditions.