Women's Briefs Style Guide
When it comes to womens briefs, there are so many styles, shapes, colours and fabrics to choose from. Trying to decide what to add to your underwear collection can be difficult. At AmpleBosom, we understand the importance of finding the perfect pair for you. We have a wide selection of different styles to ensure you feel confident on any occasion!
Our underwear style guide glossary explains the range of briefs and knicker styles available.
Classic
Classic briefs sit high on the waist and give full bottom coverage, offering support and comfort under any outfit. These briefs are a brilliant addition to any underwear drawer. The Goddess Keira Full Briefs that are pictured here are very popular.
High Waist
High waist briefs give full coverage of the bottom and tummy, sitting above the waist. This comfy pair is perfect for everyday. The Fantasie Reflect High Waist Briefs pictured here are very flattering.
Long leg
Long leg knickers stretch down just above the knee, ideal for smoothing and flattening the legs, providing a comfortable and supportive finish under any outfit. Take a look at the PrimaDonna Perle High Waisted Shaping Briefs With Legs for supportive shapewear for special occasions.
Maxi
A maxi knicker sits comfortably on your waist above your belly button, giving good coverage of your hips and bottom. Our best selling maxi brief is the Sloggi Basic Maxi Briefs.
Midi
Midi knickers sit below the belly button whilst also giving good coverage of your hips and bottom. Sloggi Basic Midi Briefs are comfortable, classic midi briefs.
Mini
Mini knickers sit low on the waist with minimum coverage of the hips, perfect for everyday wear and subtle under any outfit. We don't currently have any mini style briefs but take a look at our tai briefs for an alternative.
Panty
Panty's give full coverage of the hips and bottom, sitting comfortably on your waist. The Empreinte collection has a range of panty briefs to choose from. We love the Empreinte Louise Panty which comes in a range of classic and seasonal colours.
Control Brief / Panty Girdle
A panty girdle is a full coverage brief that covers the bottom and tummy, with a tummy control panel to help flatten the tummy and smooth the silhouette. Take a look at a classic panty girdle from the Anita Comfort collection - the Safina Panty Girdle.
Rio
Rio briefs have a higher cut leg opening and minimum coverage of the hips with the briefs sitting below the waist. The PrimaDonna showcases the rio design and we love the Orlando Rio Briefs.
Short or Shorty
Short briefs have a lower cut leg than traditional briefs, making them more of a boxer-style; comfortable and stretchy, perfect for on the go wear. The Empreinte collection has a range of short / shorty briefs to choose from. We love the Empreinte Cassiopee Short which comes in a range of classic and seasonal colours.
Tai
A tai knicker sits high on your waist, adding a slimming and curving effect to the body. The high rise above the legs creates a seamless and sensual look under any outfit. Sloggi Double Comfort Tai Briefs are a popular choice for comfort and fit.
Thong or G-String
A thong has a small triangle at the back which tapers into a string, banishing any visible panty line, making it perfect for under any tight-fitting outfit. Pictured is the popular Empreinte Thalia thong.
A G-string leaves the bottom bare like a thong, but instead has only a string at the back for minimal coverage. Wear a G-string for special occasions when you want to avoid any visible lines under clothes.
BRIEFS & KNICKERS
We have a large collection of briefs and knickers in a range of styles to suit different bodyshapes and occasions. From tummy control panties to everyday cotton underwear and briefs to team up with your bra to make the perfect lingerie set. In a choice of colours, patterns and sizes 8 to 34. Check out our range of briefs and knickers as we have practical, comfortable everyday underwear to pretty, feminine brief styles that match beautiful bras.
If you would like any help finding the right style and size of briefs then please give our customer service team of underwear specialists a call on 01439 798388 or or email us here, we are happy to advise.
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