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The 21 Most Comfortable Women’s Underwear Options to Shop Now

Wear them everything, or nothing at all. 
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Across the internet, you’ll find impassioned cases for the best pants to wear when you don’t plan to leave home. Leggings, jeans, and sweats are the biggest contenders, but the most comfortable women's underwear is often overlooked. Of course, each of the classics has its merits. A good pair of leggings offer support and perhaps a promise that you’ll practice some planks. Jeans provide comfort with their ability to help you maintain a sense of normalcy. And then there are sweatpants: the option that feels as close as possible to being wrapped up in a warm duvet even after getting out of bed. But there’s no need to choose between any of these when your second-skin layer of clothing is up to par. Case in point: the 21 pairs of comfy underwear below.

While personal preference is everything when it comes to shopping intimates, there's something especially soothing about a pair of fuller-cut underwear right now. We're talking about briefs, even granny panties—they're comfortable, soft base layers that offer support but are light on compression. And they're hot. Yes, hot. The most comfortable women's underwear can still have delicate details of lace, mesh, and pointelle that feel sexy without being a strappy thong or too-complicated piece of lingerie. Of course, it's your prerogative to wear your comfy underwear as pants—whether your plans include rewatching all of Dawson’s Creek or briefing your coworkers over Zoom (camera placement considered, of course). Ahead, 21 pairs of the most comfortable women's underwear.

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    1/21

    Parade Boy Shorts

    $9

    Parade

    Yes, sherbet-color hot pants are a staple wardrobe item. And this pair by the size-inclusive and affordable brand Parade feels especially essential.

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    2/21

    Araks Aaron Panty

    $68 $51

    Need Supply

    Araks always has the prettiest selection of intimates and best color combinations. (Peep Exhibit A above.)

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    6/21

    Lonely Thea High-Waist Briefs

    $55

    Journelle

    Thanks to brands like New Zealand–based label Lonely, sexy granny panties are absolutely a thing.

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    7/21

    OnGossamer Solid Mesh Hip Bikini

    $20

    Journelle

    OnGossamer's mesh material is about as close as it comes to going commando, in case that's your preference.

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    8/21

    Aerie Ribbed High-Cut Bikini Underwear

    $15

    Aerie

    Aerie is tried-and-true for its comfortable, affordable, and vast selection of everyday underwear. This pastel take on camo print is a favorite right now.

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    9/21

    Cacique Cotton High-Waist Brief Panty

    $10

    Cacique

    The combination of a high cut and polka-dot print give this pair a retro finish that's hard not to love.

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    10/21

    Everlane The ReNew Hipster

    $15

    Everlane

    These classic, clean-lined black hipsters from Everlane are made to look seamless under whatever you wear them with. If you choose to wear anything at all.

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    11/21

    Natori Bliss French Cut 3 Pack

    $48 $34

    Shopbop

    With a pretty French cut and range of blue and pink colors, this isn't your average three-pack of panties.

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    15/21

    Cosabella Never Say Never Hottie Hot Pants

    $34

    Bloomingdales

    Lacy hot pants may not be the most obvious choice in comfy underwear, but Cosabella's are an exception—it has the perfect amount of snugness and stretch.

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    16/21

    Lively The Lace High-Waist Bikini

    $10

    Lively

    Lively's subtle use of lace paneling on the sides of this bikini feels like a modern interpretation of the classic lingerie material.

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    17/21

    Calvin Klein Regular Modern Cotton Boyshort Panty

    $32

    Amazon

    Channel your inner Calvin Klein muse in one of the most enduring pairs of underwear on the market.

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    18/21

    Negative Underwear Whipped High Rise

    $45

    Negative Underwear

    When it comes to tighty whities, nothing can compete with this charmingly classic (yet still totally modern) pair from Negative Underwear. 

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    19/21

    Pretties Tomboy Briefs

    $50

    Pretties

    For instant cool-girl effect, grab a pair of these briefs—they're handmade in Los Angeles and fully appropriate for a li’l Instagram photo shoot. 

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    20/21

    Hanky Panky Lemonade Brazilian Bikini

    $35

    Nordstrom

    Is it too obvious to say this lemon-covered lace bikini by Hanky Panky feels refreshing?

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