Obviously Sinuous - A Review

The bikini brief is a great choice for the summer.  Also known as the sports brief or tanga, the bikini brief allows for airflow and movement - perfect for sports and hot summer days.  Today I'm going to review Obviously's version of the bikini brief from their Sinuous collection. 

These bikini briefs are fitted true to size.  They are an ultra low-rise that is just barely decent.  The trick to these is that there is no fabric sides to the undies, they are just a strip of fabric that stretches from front to back.  The sides are completely open with just a waistband running across.  This means that the pouch makes up the entire front of the undies.  The back is what I would call a three-quarters coverage, it is not quite full coverage but it still covers.  The pouch is what Obviously calls "anatomically correct".  Basically what this means is it is a separate pocket that allows your manhood to hang freely as nature intended.  No pulling it tight against the rest of your body.  On other styles of underwear, like the boxerbrief, I found this pocket to be a little too disconnected and made it a little hard to fit comfortably in some pants.  But since this special pouch makes up most of the front, it still holds you close enough to the body to give support while letting you hang free at the same time.  

The fabric used in the sinuous collection is oh-so-soft and smooth.  It is really comfortable to wear.  It conforms to your body in just the right ways for a snug fit that isn't too tight.  The waistband is very soft, you don't even know it's there.  And the legbands?  Well they are non-existent so there is no discomfort there. The minimal coverage of this underwear and the soft fabric makes these a perfect choice for daily wear, especially in the summer. 

These undies are not for the self-conscious, but they could definitely flatter those with a less-than-perfect body.  The cut is fashion-forward and daring.  There is a stylish screen-print swirl pattern on the butt of the underwear.  They come in three bright colors (lime green, teal, and charcoal) that are not for the faint of heart. They are very flashy and bold, while still remaining modest and covering all your man parts.  If your friends see these, they'll know you have style.  

As for the quality of these undies, I am surprisingly impressed.  My past experience with Obviously (and as many of you have pointed out as well) has been that the quality of the fabric is a little flimsy and doesn't hold up well after multiple washings.  But they seem to have remedied these problems with their latest lines.  Are they worth it?  The Obviously bikini briefs normally retail for around $26, but they are currently on sale for $18.  With the quality and style of these things, I'd say they're a good bargain even at 26 bucks.  But for 18?  You'd be a fool not to pass these up. 

MY RATING:
Overall, I give the Obviously Sinuous Bikini Brief a total score of 9 based on the following criteria:
FIT -- 9 (out of 10) - Low-rise, minimal coverage.  Anatomically correct pouch. 

COMFORT -- 10 (out of 10) - Soft fabric.  Minimal coverage makes them perfect summer wear. 
STYLE -- 9 (out of 10) - Screams style. 
QUALITY -- 9 (out of 10) - Well made.  Much better than previous versions. 
VALUE -- 9 (out of 10) - Good value, and the sale makes them an even better deal. 

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Review: Kiniki Mesh Tanga

Kiniki is a brand that was founded in 1976. Their goal is to supply style-conscious men with high quality underwear that is not readily available elsewhere. In 1996 they were one of the first suppliers to go online with men's underwear. Their styles have gotten smaller as time has progressed and they are known for being a good source of sexy underwear for men. All their underwear is designed, manufactured, and dispatched in Staffordshire, England.

Although Kiniki does make more basic, traditional underwear, I decided to review one of their more sexy numbers as I've never really reviewed this type of underwear before. So today I will give you my thoughts on the Kiniki mesh tanga. I just want to start out this review by saying that I'm generally not into this kind of garment. When I first received the mesh tanga from Kiniki I was a little skeptical; in fact, I wasn't even sure I was going to try it on. There was nothing wrong with it, I just didn't feel like mesh was my thing; I'm not into super sexy underwear. But Kiniki has made me a convert!

I had the general misconception that mesh underwear would be uncomfortable and itchy and that all the strings would dig into me and leave red marks (as is the case with the waistbands of cheap underwear brands like Fruit of the Loom or Hanes). But that is not the case at all. On the contrary, this tanga is incredibly comfortable. The mesh has just the right amount of give so that it conforms perfectly to the body while still giving you enough support in all the right areas.

It is clear that lots of thought went into the style of these undies. The waistband is just substantial enough to give it a masculine feel while still being thin enough so that it is sleek and sexy. As with all tangas there are no sides. The design is kind of like that of a thong but with a full back instead of a string; there is a pouch in the front and just waistband connecting the pouch to the back. The mesh fabric is designed so that it allows your assets to be seen while still having the appearance of being covered. My only complaint about the styling on these is that there is a fairly large, white tag on the rear of these that is visible through the mesh when worn. It feels as if it was just put on as an after-thought. In fact, Kiniki removed the tag for the purposes of doing their photoshoot (so it is not visible in the photos). But that's not really a big deal because it can easily be cut out. It doesn't itch, but it just looks bad.

In addition to being sexy these undies are perfect to wear during the heat. They are supportive enough so that they can be worn as everyday wear (plus you'll drive your partner mad having them know that you're wearing this underneath all day). The tanga design in general is a good summer choice because it allows for ventilation while still giving support. But the mesh version is even better because it's almost like you're wearing nothing, which is perfect on those hot sticky days. I took mine for a test run on one such day and I experienced none of the sticking that usually results from wearing underwear on hot days.

The fit on these is excellent. As I already mentioned the fabric conforms perfectly to your body. The only issue is that the pouch is a little on the small side so it can really only accomodate your flaccid member. Which may be a bit of a problem when things heat up later, but then again when it gets to that these probably won't be staying on much longer anyway.

So here's what I've learned: sexy underwear is for everyone and does not just have to be worn in the bedroom; it can make excellent everyday wear as well. So go out there and try on a Kiniki mesh tanga, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. And if you need any more convincing, they're currently on sale for a about $11 USD. What a steal!

MY RATING:
Overall, I give the Kiniki Mesh Tanga a total score of 9 based on the following criteria:
FIT -- 9 (out of 10) - the pouch should be slightly bigger
COMFORT -- 9 (out of 10) - again the pouch
STYLE -- 8 (out of 10) - only because of the tag
QUALITY -- 10 (out of 10)
VALUE -- 10 (out of 10)

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Question of the Day: What do you think about wearing sexy underwear? Would/do you wear it as everyday wear?

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