Men's Underwear Dos
Do... replace old underwear
When your underwear starts to get holes, has a little rip or the fabric begins to buckle, it really is time for a change. So get them replaced. Replacing underwear should not be something that Santa does for you! Underwear stores have special offers and introduce new styles all year round.
Do... have a range of underwear suitable for a variety of occasions
The underwear you wear on a night out is not the same underwear that you should be wearing to the gym. Underwear styles are suitable for different occasions:
Do... try out some technology
Men's underwear has come a long way in the last decade with technology being introduced for every aspect, from lifting your buttocks to boosting your frontal profile to slimming the appearance of your waist. The Andrew Christian brand has a wide variety of underwear technology and it's not just about being vain, many of these technologies create a more comfortable wearing experience. For example, their 'Almost Naked' technology creates a larger space at the front of the underwear where you can hang free for a more natural and anatomically correct fit. This natural fit helps prevent sweating, sticking and chafing.
Do... regularly wash your underwear
Please guys, underwear is there to catch faecal matter and to stop it getting onto your other clothes. If you're not going to wash it regularly, then what's the point? You're only asking for a host of problems: fungus, bacteria build up, rashes, jock itch, bad smells!
Do... try out different brands
The everyday brands that you find in the corner of a department store are not always the best quality and fit. There is a huge variety of brands, with different designs and fits. It's not just the size of the waist that determines whether the underwear will fit you, but the cut of the underwear, the length of the leg, the quality of the material, the type of elastic in the waistband, the shape of the leg openings and more. Try a few different brands to find the ones that fit you best.
Do... try out different materials
There have been a number of advancements in materials over the last decade. One of these is the use of modal fabric which is a breathable material that absorbs moisture better than cotton and therefore keeps you dryer. It has a luxurious, silky smooth feel and holds its shape well.
Different fabrics are suitable for different occasions. Cotton is a soft, affordable fabric, ideal for everyday use. Sheer mesh is transparent, seductive and sexy, ideal in the bedroom. The breathable qualities of modal make it ideal for the gym and outdoor pursuits.
Fabrics can also come in a range of qualities, especially cotton. If you need to iron your underwear, then you should worry about the quality of the material. Good quality cotton should not need to be ironed.
Do... experiment with different styles
There are boxers, briefs and jocks but within these main categories there are also several sub-categories and different features.
Low rise waistbands are very much in fashion, giving a modern and comfortable fit. But if you want the waistband to show over your jeans as a fashion statement, then a hip-rise waist is for you.
Short legs allow for more leg movement which is ideal if you have an active lifestyle or physical job. But long legs will keep you warm in a colder climate.
A tanga brief has no side material which allows your legs to move more easily. This would be great if you move around during the day, or for use in the gym when you don't want to be seen wearing a jockstrap in the changing room.
A mini brief has a very low rise waistline without a large elasticated waistband. It also has a high leg. It's almost like a female panty. If you don't want lots of restrictive material, this would be a good choice.
Overall, for everyday use, a boxer brief is a good place to start. It tends to offer the best of everything - a fitted style, longer legs than a brief, low and hip rise waists.
Men's Underwear Don'ts
Don't... wear the wrong size
The wrong size underwear can look bad and be quite a painful experience. Brands have slightly different sizing, so take some time to look at the measurements and get the right waist size. If you are on the borderline of two sizes, then go a size lower if you prefer a more fitted look and feel or go a size higher if you want a more relaxed fit. But try not to kid yourself, be realistic with the size. If you get underwear that is too small, you will be squashed and pulled in all the wrong places. Try to get underwear that has some stretch such as fabrics that contain some spandex. If you're a well hung guy, then try out some of the Andrew Christian Trophy Boy collection which is designed to provide extra room at the front.
Don't... go commando
We have already mentioned that washing underwear regularly is a must. And for exactly the same reasons, going commando is definitely a bad idea - where is all that faecal matter, germs and bacteria going to go? Yes, on your favourite jeans and down your legs!
Don't... wear baggy underwear underneath tight trousers
Skinny jeans and pants may be in fashion but they are not going to look good if there is a baggy clump underneath. Fitted clothing should be worn with fitted underwear - the less material, the better.
And just remember... there is no such thing as 'lucky pants'. But bad fitting, ugly pants are never going to be lucky for you!
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