When you can pull any pair of panties from your dresser in the morning – knowing it will fit comfortably – without pulling, pinching, sagging, or bagging, you’re ready to take on the day with confidence. Getting that great fit isn’t hard, if you know where to look. Here’s how to find the right match, no matter what your body type.
PETITE
Panty need: To not drown in oversize briefs
Find it in: Fruit of the Loom Cotton Stretch bikinis
Or try: Fruit of the Loom Cotton Stretch thongs
Fitting tips: Avoid hi-cut styles that may pop over your jeans or ride way too high. A cotton/spandex blend, as is in Fruit of the Loom’s Cotton Stretch collection, will give you a perfect fit with comfort to spare.
TALL AND LEAN
Panty need: Panties that don’t creep up or ride too low on a long torso
Find it in: Fruit of the Loom classic or hi-cut panties
Or try: Fruit of the Loom Cotton Stretch bikini
Fitting tips: If you like to cover up, opt for a classic or hi-cut brief that flatters long torsos and slim builds; otherwise, a tiny bikini provides comfort without extra material.
HOURGLASS
Panty need: Panties that stretch where needed but never sag
Find it in: Fruit of the Loom Cotton Stretch hi-cut panty or thong
Or try: Fruit of the Loom Cotton Stretch bikini
Fitting tips: Opt for a cotton/spandex blend that can stretch over your wider curves, but taper nicely at your narrower bits, in a fit custom-designed for curvy gals. Flaunt your assets with a midwaist (as in the thong or hi-cut) or hip-skimming bikini style.
PLUS SIZE
Panty need: Support and style in a plus size
Find it in: Fit for Me classic brief
Or try: Fit for Me Cotton Stretch boy short
Fitting tips: Cotton offers cool comfort, while a cotton/spandex blend provides extra support when needed. The key to finding a good plus-size fit is picking a panty that fits your body comfortably, and Fruit of the Loom has created a line titled Fit for Me to do just that. When selecting a size to fit you, don’t wear a size too small because it will squeeze and create the dreaded “muffin top” effect, while one that’s too big will sag.
BUYING TIPS FOR ALL BODY TYPES
Finally, when upgrading your panty wardrobe, be sure to choose your correct size. Don’t worry about shrinkage, which is minimal and will be accommodated by the natural stretch and give that a natural cotton or cotton-blend panty has.
And have fun with your panty collection! Comfort comes in many colours and patterns, so don’t stick with the same-old, same-old. Take a colour therapy approach and mix and match, so you’ll have great-fitting options in colours for every mood, from business-basic black to happy fuchsia – and everything in between.
