Men's Underwear: Trend, Style, Comfort, and Fit Guide
Like classic tight white boxer shorts, briefs, long johns, and men's thongs it looks like more men's underwear types are around than ever before.
From briefs to baggy boxers, everybody has their favorite underwear. Socks and jocks are hardly the pillar of good style (and hygiene) for a trendy buy.
Men spend on underwear without thinking (cheap underwear may still be fine)–more than they would probably feel willing to admit –and we thought it was a good idea to explain what to purchase and what to drop without reflecting too much on the best men's underwear.
What are the best styles of men's underwear to have and how to gain full mastery of this most insignificant part during 2020?
Trend No. One - Boxer Briefs
Boxer Briefs are the most common and flexible option nowadays, and they are our first choice when your mother gives you a couple of bucks and asks you to get your own briefs.
They're not going to blow out like boxer shorts, offering you excellent chafing defense, and seldom going to break the bank.
Boxer briefs have such a lasting appeal, and with classic cotton, it's impossible to go wrong. Colors such as blue, gray and black are good replacements and the way to go is a combination of them all in stretch cotton.
While these are a wardrobe standard, it is crucial that you go through them and frequently chuck out old stock.
Trend No. Two - Silk Boxers
Tom Ford has never been afraid to do what he wants and his silk boxers make it pretty hard to bring home an unapologetic ethos. He's gone for something that you don't imagine men to wear. Still, all the credit goes to him for giving it a shot.
Trend No. Three - Trunks
These are better-designed styles, offering the least intrusive silhouette to wear under slender-fit pants. They stay perfectly on a hip, marginally lower than most styles, yet are short well into the leg, crossing the middle thigh, making them easier for guys with thinner limbs.
Trend No. Four - Mesh
Mesh is regarded as the go-to material as it is lightweight and breathable for sport-oriented undies. Several brand names go even further and are using thermally-sensitive mesh material that makes it easier to disperse heat from your body and leaves your trousers feeling cool to the touch.
Trend No. Five - Geometric Prints
Geometric patterns are floating in and out of menswear, but they seem to have made their way into men's underwear. Geometric printing is a stronger, less boring alternative to basic colors than novelty printing, but you must keep these on a tasteful finish. Remove bright shades or garish designs.
Trend No. Six - Calvin Klein
You don't have to remind us that Calvin Klein is the master of all types of underwear, but we'll tell you anyway. Since the time that its waistband graced Marky Mark's hips, the sight of a pair of snug Calvins has become a sartorial slang for' man who takes his undercrackers seriously.
Unlike the more common boxer styles, these are classic, old school briefs. They are comfortable, made of 95 percent cotton, have a shape that suits anyone, and come in a pack of burgundy, grey, and blue.
Trend No. Seven - Sports Training Underwear
The worst thing when you try to work out is getting distracted by sweaty underwear. Don't fear, Nike have you covered with undies designed for hitting the gym or working out elsewhere.
Made from moisture-wicking technology fabrics, which is also anti-odor, you have no excuse not to train at your local gym.
If that isn't enough, the tight fit ensures that, throughout the high-intensity exercise, they still won't ride up. Go and pump some iron.
Trend No. Eight - Luxury Jocks
With their clothing, men are coughing up more, and undergarments have not escaped unaffected. You can now waste more on your jocks than on a nice shirt or night out, but there are so many comfortable and practical styles available that with just a little effort, you should be able to get the underwear that will keep you comfortable, confident, and looking good throughout your workday, weekend, and beyond.
There are many men out there whose spouses go off to grab the first pack of undies they run across, but really it's good to get the best you can so that you can be as comfortable as possible throughout your day.
White underwear and boxer shorts are still popular after all these years, but there are so many more options these days. Men doing their own shopping generally favor low-rise briefs. They firmly believe that in terms of prestige, briefs should be first, preceded by boxer briefs, boxers, trunks, and thongs.
Resources— DMarge, Fashion Beans
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