What Not to Underwear...

This is not necessarily about what not to wear as underwear, but it is more a way in which one should never wear their underwear. This is a pet peeve of mine that was just brought to my attention again after seeing it TWICE in one day in the same place and after that I just had to say something here. Now I don't mind seeing another guy's underwear in public (as long as it's not one of those ridiculous sags where they can barely walk), but seeing a guy's underwear while his shirt is tucked in looks just ridiculous. You may be thinking to yourself, how could this possibly happen? Why would anyone do this? But I've seen it quite a lot. After thinking about it, my only solution to how this could happen to a guy is they put on their shirt and then put on their underwear and pants. Now it works fine when you first put it on, but as your pants slip during the day and your underwear rides up, they eventually become visible and it really just looks stupid. What is the point of "dressing up" by tucking in your shirt if you are only going to "dress down" by exposing your underwear. Now don't get me wrong, seeing a little bit of underwear over pants can be sexy, but seeing a bit (or a lot) of underwear over pants and a shirt is just gross (especially when one of the guys in question had his underwear on inside out). So what's the solution? Well here's the order in which you should dress if you are going to tuck in your shirt:

1. Put on your undershirt (if you wear one).
2. Put on your underwear. You may tuck the undershirt into the underwear, or you may choose not to (tucking the undershirt into the underwear is only an option if you are going to tuck another shirt into your pants).
3. Put on your shirt.
4. Put on your pants in such a way that the shirt is automatically tucked in.
5. Voila, there is now no way that your underwear will stick out!

So there you have it folks. Now you know what not to underwear.... If you like this idea, I could continue on this concept with other ways one should not wear their underwear.

PS. The photo is really just here as something to look at. I couldn't find a photo to illustrate what I am referring to.

Calvin Klein Display at Macy's

So today I was walking through Macy's, and I noticed a very in-your-face underwear display. Positioned at the entrance to the men's section were four mannequins modeling just their Calvin Klein underwear. Now these weren't any Calvins, they were Calvins from the new CK Steel line. So if you have not looked into this new line, you should. The underwear looked hot. The large display was in honor of the new line and Macy's Glamorama. Unfortunately, I did not have my camera with so I do not have a photo to share. But if any of you have seen such a display and have a photo, please send it to me and I'll post it. Or maybe I'll have a chance to stop by again and snap a photo. Anyway, the display was very sexy, and the mannequins were wearing just the underwear and holsters (in honor of Glamorama's Western theme). So if you are in a Macy's near you, be sure to check it out.

User Photos and Story

These photos actually came to me a long time ago from a user who wishes to remain anonymous. I was recently clearing out my inbox and found them, and so since they were sent to me to post, I decided to post them. Here's the user's story behind these photos and him in general. If you would like to share your underwear photos on the blog feel free to send them to my email. Also if you want to view the full-size version of these photos, just click on them.

"The first photo shows the sheer thong I got from www.barelywear.com. It has very a smooth and fine fabric unlike other sheer (especially 100% nylon) underwears [sic].

"I was in Joe Snyder's bikini in the second photo. It has a nice cut at the back, and the material (spandex) offers all the support I needed.

"The [third] photo [posted below] is a pair of woman's thong strictly speaking, but I actually preferred this photo as it added a touch of femininity to the pair of rugged jeans. I named the photo 'Guns and Roses'.

"I used to hate wearing underwear when I was young. I just don't like the old white grandpa-style briefs my parents got for me, so I used to take them off when I came back from school.

"Finally, my parents stopped buying underwear for me, so I had the freedom to explore many options - I moved from white to blue and black, then more daring colors like red and bright yellow. In terms of style, I moved from bikini to mini/tanga, and tried a couple of thongs. I have also tried materials from cotton to lycra, nylon to spandex. It's all about experimenting - why do people spend hundreds of dollars on clothes to show to others, but paid just the bare minimum to get the same old boring underwear?"

Great story and photos. Thanks so much for sharing. If you'd like to see your photos on this blog just send them my way.

Guest Post: THE BOXER MYSTIQUE

UMan Says: The following is an exclusive guest post from B-Dogg written especially for this blog. I think this post will add a nice difference of opinion. Please read and give B-Dogg your honest (and respectful) feedback. B-Dogg also wrote the Boxerselegence post.

If you are a guy who loves to wear boxer shorts you probably do so for a number of reasons personal to you. Probably you find them comfortable and versatile, and with interesting patterns you like. But, what is the missing element? What is it that makes them almost addictive, makes them so fascinating that you just want to buy every pair you see? Now, let's go a step further. You are a boxer wearer, but no, you are more.....you are a sagger. A person who wears boxer shorts and then either wears them so others can see them, or wears the pants extra low and then covers them boxers with a large shirt. Why this is so popular is a mystery. We can guess colorful style, sexual expression and attractiveness, rebellious attitude etc and if it was here and there, it could be dismissed as being no more prominent than any other fashion style over the last 30 years, here today and gone tomorrow like zoot suits and bell bottoms--which of course come back in style now and again as do most clothing styles every 30 years or so. No, we are speaking of an American trend in which a very high percentage of boys and young men do it. Moreover, this trend has lasted more than 10 years without stopping.....and throughout its 10 to 15 years has expanded by a) being worn by more and more guys as a percentage of the population b) being worn at a deeper level and c) being worn by younger and younger guys.

Trends being what they are, this one is definitely on the upswing. At some point, people who do not like the style started to notice that it was taking over. So pervasive it became that schools started making rules banning it. And why? People fear what they don't understand. And sagger, I am here to tell you that there are adults who agree with sagging and do not agree with rules stopping it. I'm a an adult and here are a few reasons I think sagging is important and should be protected as a freedom.
1) It's good for the economy. Most people who want to show their boxer shorts own at least a few pairs that are the special patterned designs. Overall, the sagger who wishes to be complete probably owns more pairs of boxers than the person who wears plain stuff. Let us not forget the fancy belts needed to hold the sag in the desired position. And, boxers placed on sale next to other merchandise, such as skateboarding goods, could inspire someone to make additional purchases.
2) Slows the emasculation of males. Throughout history men of strength have been portrayed in statuary and art as muscle bound and heroic. Often they are depicted only with fig leaves or togas. Men were hunters, soldiers and politicians, beings of power. Today, sagging can assist in resurrecting this thought. I believe we as a society want young men to be emotionally softer than historically. So, letting young men be saggers is another way to permit men to show that they are not afraid of what people think, that they have independent ideas, that they show style, and that they wish to send a message to others that should be heard. In young men and boys, the style is imitated, to send a new generation up to the ranks as the other one ages. We need a constant stream of sagging guys starting young to move up through the sagger ranks.
3) Unmasks hypocrisy. More and more guys are becoming saggers, even in the face of some of the strongest opposition. Ever notice those who are making the rules have never tried it for themselves? The more they try, the more people disobey and thats the way to change a world. In a way its like the former South Africa where a small percentage of the people dictated to a majority without even asking their opinion. Well, soon the tide will be so great that nobody can stop it. And thats the way the world evolves. It changes in favor of the path of least resistance. People yelling from their balconies to the millions of people below that they are all wrong in their
fashion choices will just have their voices grow fainter and ever fainter. Such is the effect of underwear.

Well those reasons are something to think about. I also want to say, please don't let the fashion die because you don't see it going anywhere. It's one of those things where you don't know the good you are doing. Sagger, did you know that people are watching you. In the malls, at the skate park, walking down the street, people are watching you. People are enjoying the sight of sags. A car may drive by, looks ordinary enough, but inside is somebody going WOW, perhaps craning their neck for another look. And you thought you were just imitating your friends, keeping the sag alive for the future. No. Every sagger should know that every time a sag is displayed it will affect some member of the public. Someone you probably weren't aware of. Some will say, GOD THAT IS AWFUL...some will say...WOW look at the SAG on that GUY. Maybe its a girl/guy who says omg that guy is HOT, maybe a mom who says my god does my son look like that...maybe its another guy sagger who says gee that sag is lower than mine. It doesnt matter...but sagger you should know it is vital that you continue because sagging is All American for the reasons above and perhaps most importantly it FORCES AN OPINION OR THOUGHT. Good or bad, you are forcing the observer to take a viewpoint. You are provoking action. In some cases you are bringing incredible happiness to perfect strangers who just love to see sags. Again, you are oblivious to
this....but please keep it up, you do not know the good you are doing. KEEP THE FAITH and pass the word.

-B-Dogg

Wedgie War - a true story

The following is a true story that I observed a while ago:

There was this group of "jocks" hanging out in the hallway. I really don't know how it started because I wasn't really paying attention. But somehow they ended up in an all out wedgie war where about 5 of them were trying to pull up each other's boxers while trying to defend their own. They did this while tons of people (girls and boys) watched and egged them on. One person even got out a video camera and started recording. It was all good fun and everyone had a good time (players and spectators alike). Finally two boys came up behind one boy and pulled him up by his boxers (American Eagle ones). They held him in the air for a few seconds while he yelled and then everyone heard a huge ripping sound, they put him down. The boy who had his boxers ripped proceeded to survey the damage. He then proceeded to pull up his boxers to see. It turned out that his boxers and basically ripped all through the crotch so he basically had a sort of boxer "skirt". He pulled this "skirt" out over the outside of his jeans and walked around like that for the rest of the day. It was hilarious. Then the kid whose boxers ripped complained that he had a basketball game later that day to play and he had no other boxers on hand to wear. Imagine him having to play basketball commando and what would happened if someone happened to pull down his shorts (which does sometimes happen in basketball). Not to mention him having to change in the locker room before hand. Well everyone laughed about that and went about their way. I wish I had a copy of that video to share, but I don't.

Poll of the Day:
Have you ever received or given a wedgie? Will you tell the story?

Artificial Flavor

Artificial Flavor is a fairly new brand. It was started by John Vitti, his brother, and a couple friends after talking and realizing that they all found current underwear options to be uncomfortable. So they decided that they would make their own. They also pledged to not have any boring underwear. The thought that men should have as much right as women to feel and look sexy, especially when their pants are taken off. They came up with a bunch of great designs all focused around the "urban beach" image. This idea translates into sophistication and comfort met with the attitude of the streets. This is a really fun and unique line in lots of great styles and colors. I'm glad that John brought up this topic with his friends and brother, otherwise we would not have this great brand. After over a year of successful selling in retail shops they are now launching into lounge-pants and hoddies which will be available on their website soon. Artificial Flavor is offering all Underwear Blog readers a 10% discount, enter code "flavor10" at checkout.

Creative Director Marcus Prato playfully shows off the Magnum design on John Vitti.

As previously mentioned, Hanes ARE in again!

So sorry not to have blogged in a while. Today I am going to share with you something I saw. I really wish I had a photo, but I don't so I will describe what I saw. Yesterday I was driving along in the passengers seat of the car when I saw a bike rider ahead of us. The rider was a guy and looked like he was very in on style and a bit obsessed with it too. Anyways he had blonde hair and was wearing a blue tank top under a black sweater like tank top. He was wearing white pants (I think that's what they were I can't really remember that part). And he had on a backpack. The rider was sagging such that a bit of skin could be seen between the bottom of his blue tank and his pants. Besides the skin he had the entire waistband of his Hanes briefs as well as about an inch and a half of the purple fabric that covered his ass clearly showing to all onlookers. It was quite a statement. And I must say it looked really good. This just goes to show that not only are Hanes decent again, but they are also very in and trendy as well.

Fraternities

I didn't join a frat when I went to college. The idea that you had to conform to a norm set by others before you who just wants to humiliate you didn't appeal to me. I did for a short moment in time, for about a week, considered joining a military academy, the Citadel of all places.

Coming across these underwear brought to mind thoughts of fraternity and what it was like to be part of a team, for me it was a Fencing team. It would have been pretty damn cool for my team to have our team badge on one of these jocks. For guys who are associated with army, navy, police, or FD, they can wear one of these proudly. The emblems and patches are somewhat generic but distinctly identifiable with their fraternity. The colors offered are quite nice. I secretly would like to be a part of the armed services just for the priviledge of wearing one. These aren't officially part of any uniform, so those of you who are secretly pinning to be in the club can play the role.


If you are just into the fashion, these CCCP logo'd ones are fab, and soon to be collectibles. ...maybe not.

boxerelegance

FROM BLUE: This article was sent to me by e-mail by a reader. He has requested that his name be withheld.

"Being a sagger isn't always easy. If you ask a sagger why they show their boxers, I bet most of them would say they don't know, or were even not aware that they were showing them particularly, just that its how they dress. Just walking down the street showing boxers immediately labels you in terms of how you are perceived by the viewer. Depending on the depth of the sag and the clothing chosen, as well as personal appearance, you may viewed alternately as a disgusting, slovenly slacker with no social morality, or the coolest guy on the face of the planet. Let's face it, some guys can carry off a deep sag and wear it brilliantly, others are best left not trying it. Alot depends on the boxers you choose. This in mind, and armed with the knowledge that boxers are but one tool in a male's arsenal of clothing, we can devise a way to use boxers to their fullest advantage by coordinating them with other pieces of clothing for maximum effect.
The image above illustrates a guy who has used his brain to use boxers very well. Let's examine further. The use of blue jeans is good one. Blue jeans have the casual look yet are easily accessorized with any number of fashionable belts. The range of jeans available today is almost unending, and guys who intentionally wear jeans low will find jeans available with lower pockets and lower seams so that the functions of the jeans are still accessible even under a long shirt. The belt is simple and elegant with a center of focus. All too often, a good sag is completely ruined or lost by the use of overly studded belts or other detracting additions. Someone who wears overpowering belts or other heavy accessories probably has their own reasons for doing so. If you asked them why they do it, this time you would probably get an answer and it might not be very nice. Certainly it would have little to do with boxers or sagging. In our example above, the belt is used jointly with the right pair of jeans to hold the jeans in the place the wearer wishes but also allowing the guy to casually put his hands in the pockets and push the jeans lower should this be wanted. The new position would then also be held in place by the belt.
In this example, the guy has chosen a long white sleeveless shirt, called a wife-beater colloquially. This has many advantages. It is very light material, so it is very suitable for being outside in hot weather. Its long, so you can have low jeans but still have some of the boxers covered. Its thin, so that his curves and muscles may be seen by those who care to, while still being under cover to those who don't care to. Thin material also lets people who are interested see through it to see how much of the boxers are under fabric, perhaps what brand they are or style, without them being truly on display. This gives the illusion of the boxers being showed maybe 1/4 when in fact the jeans may actually be sitting at 1/2 or more. If the guy found himself in a situation such as the beach, or skateboard park, somewhere among friends or where entertainment is more tolerated, he could easily remove the shirt and put it in his pocket and carry off a fairly nice belted sag complimented with a physique that will draw people to look at it. If he returned to something more controlled, such as shopping in a mall, the shirt can be easily reworn. He has a necklace in keeping with current style, and his hats are all multifunctional. The skull cap for skating and the ball cap on top for hanging out. In fact the two together is something I have not seen before, but to me it just makes him look versatile and sporty. I am drawn to think he might be a skater, even with no board shown. The boxers themselves are of a simple pattern and masculine color. We cannot see if there is a lettered waistband from this image, however if there was a passerby could notice it through the shirt fabric. The absence of a noticeable waistband does not label him a fashion nobody. Instead, it simply reaffirms that a person can look great and socially in reason at all times using boxers without necessarily spending a lot of money on a designer pair and by using common articles of clothing any male is likely to have or can obtain cheaply. This example is socially within reason. This person could walk into nearly any social situation and be appropriately dressed with the versatility to adjust further if need be. His appearance is neat and clean, not slovenly or unkempt. Although I would never suggest someone become something they are not just for appearance sake, I do think it is important to realize how powerful a tool boxers are and that used correctly this power can serve one well."
-Name Withheld by Request

Believe it or not... Hanes are actually decent again!

I'm a "dept. store" kind of guy. I buy all my clothes at local retailers. Which means that I sometimes have to go as far as 10 miles to get to nearest Kohls so I can get a pack of Jockey underwear. So I thought, for a change, I would buy some Hanes fashion boxer-briefs.

If you've ever worn Hanes before, you probably thought they were just crap. And they used to be, with their briefs stretching out so far that you'd be able to wear them if you gained 50 pounds. Let me tell you, these are much, much better.

Since I'm technically challenged, here's how to get to the picture of the underwear I am talking about. Go to hanes.com, then click on Men, then Underwear. Scroll down a ways, and you'll see Hanes Ribbed Boxer Briefs.

Now I don't really care much for the "ribbed" style, but that doesn't bother me much.

You can get a pack of four of these for about $8-$10. They are very comfortable to lounge around in, or whatever you're doing.

Some other Hanes products I've tried include their low-rise and bikini briefs. The low-rise are only different because they dont form an upside down U on both sides, they just kind of diagonally rise up and then there's the back side. The low-rise are a bit too tight and your stuff gets no room at all. But then again I have a 31 waist, and I bought these at 28-30's because at that time I was borderline 30-31. The bikini briefs are, if anything else, more comfortable and revealing. In my opinion, I wouldn't want to be wearing Hanes bikini briefs... there are better brands out there.

So there you have it, Hanes is back and actually doing a decent job!

Question: Do you walk around your house in your underwear? What kind of underwear, and do you wear anything else with it (such as a t-shirt)?

Public Display of Underwear

I think about underwear way too often. Take for example my driving down the street, and questioning what the guy at the bus stop is wearing underneath his slacks. I'm not interested in the guy, or getting into his pants, I'm just really curious about underwear.

So when I had the opportunity to take public transportation recently, I was staring at crotches and asses looking for "panty" lines. Though that doesn't sound right for men. And if I couldn't see anything, I'd glance at the whole person and try to figure out their style.

I'd doubt it works, but it's rather funny to picture some guys in tight bikinis.

FINALly done.

Ok so I am so sorry that I have blogged in awhile. As you may know I just finished up finals and then I got preoccupied with major speech tournaments. Anyways all that had me wearing my lucky underwear for quite a few days in a row (yellow plaid boxers with a black waistband.). But I am now available to blog. I am amazed at how many visitors I have gotten in such a short time to this blog. I am proud to announce that the counter has now gotten to about 450 in just a week and that this site is now part of all major searchengines, and some not so major search engines. But I guess you probably don't care because this blog is not about searchengines. It's about underwear. So I'm going to tell you about underwear. I am just going to share some of my recent underwear experiences with you. And then I will start blogging about certain kinds of undies in the next post. Anywho the other night I was dancing, long story. But long story short the dance involved a lot of jumping up and down. Anywho I was wearing boxers (bad plan) and by the end of it I ended up with them up to my navel and giving me a huge wedgie. So just some advice. DON'T wear boxers while dancing. Another thing that I find interesting is how absolutely no one at my school seems to wear adequete support or protection while doing athletic endeavors. All they seem to wear is boxer shorts. The most I've ever seen is compression shorts. I mean seriously haven't these guys ever heard of jockstraps? Maybe they should come here to find out about them ;) Seriously thought they probably won't learn until they get really hurt. Plus it's not very nice to have it bouncing around while you're running. Oh well. But I was wondering what you've noticed at your school or in lockerrooms you've been in. So that leads to the poll of the day.

Poll of the day:
What do you notice most guys wearing, in terms of underwear, in lockerrooms you've been in?