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Boy shorts, also known as boy short panties, boys' cut, booty shorts, shorties, tap panties or boyleg briefs, are a style of underwear that goes all the way down the hips. Modeled on the cut of men's underwear, they have a low, straight waistline and short legs that cover the top of the thigh, giving more coverage than a brief or bikini cut. This page explains the boyleg shape, the names it is sold under, and how its coverage and fit compare with neighboring underwear styles.
Boy shorts, also known as boy short panties, boys' cut, booty shorts, shorties, tap panties or boyleg briefs are a sort of lingerie that goes all the way down the hips.
They are a relatively new, but increasingly popular style of lingerie among women and are named for their similarity in looks to men's knit boxer shorts, which themselves are a variation on traditional boxer shorts. Some even resemble men's briefs, complete with fly and contrast trim. Unlike men's briefs, however, this style is usually lower cut, and is designed to fit and flatter a woman's figure.
Boy shorts often cover most of the buttocks area, but this is not always the case with thong-back lingerie also widely available, also in addition to this, they do not cover the upper thigh area either like the French Knickers do.
Boy shorts are a popular choice since most of them may avoid displaying a prominent visible panty line provided they don't ride up, and yet are a modest and comfortable alternative to thongs and conventional panties. They are also popularly matched with a camisole top and worn as loungewear. Cotton-spandex blends and lace are the most popular materials for boy shorts.
The term boy shorts can also refer to bathing suit bottoms in the same style.
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The fit points for boy shorts are the leg opening and the rise. The leg should sit flat against the thigh without digging in or riding up as you move — too loose and the fabric bunches under trousers, too tight and the edge shows. The rise is low by design, so pairing with low-rise jeans and skirts avoids waistband show. Because the style covers more of the hip, it is also a common choice for sleepwear and lounging, where the shorts-like shape feels less like underwear and more like a light garment in its own right.
As with other underwear styles, rotating several pairs and washing in cool water with gentle detergent keeps elastic and lace in condition longest. Cotton-rich pairs breathe best for everyday wear, while smooth microfiber versions disappear most completely under fitted dresses and trousers.
Boy shorts are an underwear style cut like small shorts: a low, straight waist that sits on the hips and short legs covering the upper thigh. They are also sold as boyleg briefs, shorties, tap panties and boys' cut, all referring to the same basic shape.
Briefs are cut high at the leg with a shaped front and back, while boy shorts run straight across the hip and continue a short way down the leg. The result is more coverage at the hip and thigh and a smoother line under close-fitting skirts and trousers.
Boy shorts are most often made in stretch cotton, microfiber or lace with elastane for fit, since the style relies on the fabric sitting smoothly against the hip without riding up. Seamless knitted versions are popular under fitted clothing because they leave few visible lines.
