Mens Underwear Guide

Men’s underwear is no longer just a simple choice between boxers or briefs; it is now considered an essential element to bring together any outfit. The key to looking good lies in being comfortable in what you are wearing, both physically and visually, and the foundation of this principle begins with your choice of underwear. 

Woven Boxers

Woven boxers are a classic style of mens underwear, which usually feature a button fly or open fly design. They are characterised by their loose fit, which makes them comfortable but sacrifices support, making them ill-suited for sport or other strenuous activities. Woven boxers will often rise high above the waist, and when worn with tight-fitting pants may inadvertently reveal your package.

Characteristics: Loose, Comfortable 

Boxer Briefs

Boxer Briefs are a popular style of mens underwear which feature a longer leg length, like the Woven Boxer, but are generally tighter fitting, like Briefs. Boxer Briefs provide good support and can ‘sculpt’ the lower trunk to make the wearer look slimmer, especially when wearing a dark colour, and will work well with tight fitting pants.

Characteristics: Comfortable, Supportive, Slimming

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Boxer Trunks

Boxer Trunks are a modern style of mens underwear which are closely related to Boxer Briefs, featuring a tight fit and a shorter leg length. The tight fit makes them a good choice for sport, and the shorter leg length reduces the visibility of the underwear through your pants. Commonly features a Keyhole Fly or Closed Fly so there is no risk of ‘popping out’.

Characteristics: Tight, Supportive, Multi-Functional 

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Low-Rise Trunks

Low-Rise Trunks are a contemporary style of mens underwear which are closely related to Boxer Trunks, featuring a lower-cut waistline. Although Low-Rise Trunks share many of the same characteristics as Boxer Trunks, as the name implies they sit lower on the waist and are therefore ideal for low-rise jeans.

Characteristics: Tight, Supportive

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Briefs

Briefs are a classic style of mens underwear, which usually feature a y-front fly or keyhole fly design and provide a tight and supportive fit. Briefs are a great choice for sport as the lack of leg coverage offers increased range of movement, or jobs that require a lot of sitting as they are less likely to ‘ride up’.

Characteristics: Tight, Supportive, Multi-Functional 

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Low-Rise Briefs

Low-Rise Briefs are a contemporary style of mens underwear, which include all of the features of Briefs with a lower-cut waistline. Although Low-Rise Briefs share many of the same characteristics as Briefs, as the name implied they sit lower on the waist and are therefore ideal for low-rise jeans.

Characteristics: Tight, Supportive, Multi-Functional 

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