Best Basics

[Down_Underwear]

Long time thong and bikini wearer here. However, as I’ve gotten older I’ve preferred simplicity. I mainly wear Bendon thongs and Jockey Skants briefs (I’m in New Zealand).

I wanted to add to my wardrobe and bought some thongs and bikinis online, Doreanse and Gauvine, but to be honest didn’t love them. They felt too “sexy” and less practical.

I feel like so much of the thong and bikini selection out there is overly skimpy. I just want something simple, basic, comfortable. I like something fun, but I don’t want to wear sexier underwear than my wife on a daily basis. Haha

Any recommendations on good basics?

[tbdrawer]

Check out the Canadian brand JM. They offer a traditional cut thong in their Skinz and Natura fabric. Both are good choices. Most do go for the Skinz version.

https://www.jm.ca/categories/underwear.html#style=20

[TANGA TANGA]

Long time thong and bikini wearer here. However, as I’ve gotten older I’ve preferred simplicity. I mainly wear Bendon thongs and Jockey Skants briefs (I’m in New Zealand).

I wanted to add to my wardrobe and bought some thongs and bikinis online, Doreanse and Gauvine, but to be honest didn’t love them. They felt too “sexy” and less practical.

I feel like so much of the thong and bikini selection out there is overly skimpy. I just want something simple, basic, comfortable. I like something fun, but I don’t want to wear sexier underwear than my wife on a daily basis. Haha

Any recommendations on good basics?

Welcome to the forum. You've come to the right place for information on all things underwear/swimwear.

[David_NC]

Check out the Canadian brand JM. They offer a traditional cut thong in their Skinz and Natura fabric. Both are good choices. Most do go for the Skinz version.

https://www.jm.ca/categories/underwear.html#style=20

I agree with Nate, I have my skimpy and sexy styles but my daily go to is the JM thong. It is about as perfect as possible.

[just mark]

I used to buy a brand of thongs from Debenhams department stores called Red Herring.
They were like a normal bikini brief but with a thong back.
Perfect for everyday wear.
Unfortunately though, they don’t sell these any longer.
The nearest I can find are some of the Doreanse offerings.
Though they seem hard to find in plain stretch cotton.

[rjthongs]

Check out the Canadian brand JM. They offer a traditional cut thong in their Skinz and Natura fabric. Both are good choices. Most do go for the Skinz version.

https://www.jm.ca/categories/underwear.html#style=20

I agree with Nate, I have my skimpy and sexy styles but my daily go to is the JM thong. It is about as perfect as possible.

I'm with you guys. The JM Skinz thongs are my everyday underwear. Simple and very comfortable.

[Thongwearer]

Agreed - JM skinz thongs are great and have some really good colors.

I’ll need to go to Canada for the ones that have the stripes instead of all solid colors though

[Down_Underwear]

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll check them out. They look pretty great.

Any recommendations for half back bikini?

[TANGA TANGA]

Kiniki and Daniel Alexander are worth checking out for half back bikinis. I also discovered a brand on ebay called Yutata which have some amazing half back string bikinis which are super soft to the touch and semi transparent.

[Pennbikini]

Agree with the Kiniki and Daniel Alexander...troublingly as I was looking yesterday, though, Kiniki is only offering its Kelly stye in a black multi-pack. I'm not sure if they are doing away with that style or not. I hope not. Those are my go-tos, at least a few times per week! I'm due for some replacements soon.

Also -- Arroyman mini-bikinis have some cheeky elements to them as well.