Men's briefs are borrowing an old trick from the Wonderbra: companies are engineering their latest styles to provide more of a lift. Why? Guys who wear tighter pants are demanding undies with snugger cuts. Plus, these supportive pouches build confidence—or at least that's how the lines are marketed. tip sheet's Ramin Setoodeh recruited volunteers to test out the newest styles.
Here's how they shaped up:
1. ADAM PLUS EVE ($25; adam pluseve.com). A center seam in the pouch holds everything up; less fabric at the hips prevents bunching under tight jeans. How it feels: "Like wearing your mother's underwear." Watch out for a wedgie.
2. UNICO ($15; freshpair.com). This pair is cup-shaped to enhance what nature gave you. Comes with a strip of mesh, if you prefer to walk on the wild side. How it feels: "Too tight. I don't think I could wear them for more than an hour."
3. C-IN2 ($15; freshpair.com). A microfiber sling is sewn into the pouch. Slip it on for a lift-and-separate effect (not unlike your girlfriend's bra). How it feels: "Damn sexy." Still, "it could use some instructions."
4. DSQUARED ($79 at Saks Fifth Avenue). These ride lower and the pouch is cut shorter for extra lift. How it feels: "These did fill [me] out more—and they're still fairly comfortable."
posted on June 27, 2005 06:15:03 AM new
I used to sell Men's Jockey underware. I live by the jockey outlet store and they were quite reasonable and I know when I bought them that some were designed like that. Not all the ones were though, just one certain style.
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posted on June 27, 2005 12:25:45 PM new
Too funny Kiara! I hope they make one that gives them the look and lift that they desire, but pinches and strangles like some of our bras do!
posted on June 27, 2005 12:36:40 PM new
I was tempted to show the "C-IN2 Sling Support Lo No Show Profile Brief Style 1036" pic from the freshpair.com website but I wouldn't want to offend some posters with high moral values and then get booted off Vendio, would I now?
posted on June 27, 2005 02:27:33 PM new
The only problem for those youngsters that chose to wear these :"wondershorts" and trying to have kids is that the "boys" become overheated causing a decrease potency.
A word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones that need the advice."
- Bill Cosby
posted on June 27, 2005 02:35:21 PM new
FINALLY...
A thread in this CHAMBER OF HORRORS which is: uplifting...
Course, last night I dreamed I was standing in front of a locomotive...
"I'm going to spend a lot of time on Social Security. I enjoy it. I enjoy taking on the issue. I guess, it's the Mother in me."—Guess Who? Washington D.C., April 14, 2005
