Boxers, without looking like a boxer.
April 9, 2010 10:38 PM Subscribe
Men's underwear filter: I went from boxers to boxer-briefs long ago because I hated how my boxers were always riding up on me. But I miss the 'breathing room' of boxers. Is there any way I can go back to boxers but solve the riding up problem?
I've found that with boxers it is usually because the elastic is too tight. Try one with a looser band.
posted by polymodus at 1:27 AM on April 10, 2010
posted by polymodus at 1:27 AM on April 10, 2010
Best answer: There are several (mostly higher-end) underwear makers making sort of in-between, slimmer-fitting boxers that are not tight, but are meant to be fitted enough not to ride up in, say, skinny jeans. Here's a CK version, and here's a 2(x)ist version. If price is an issue (these are a little spendy), you can often find designer underwear at discount stores for half price or so, if you're willing to look around. Unfortunately, I don't think the cheap brands really make anything other than the circus-tent, eight-yards-of-fabric style.
posted by andrewpendleton at 9:02 AM on April 10, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by andrewpendleton at 9:02 AM on April 10, 2010 [2 favorites]
had good experience with the hilfiger boxer shorts, cost about 20 euros (in europe) but totally worth it. I could buy 4 pairs of 5 euro boxers and never wear them because theyre uncomfortable, but these i wear as often as i can! Definitely a good investment!
posted by freddymetz at 10:09 AM on April 10, 2010
posted by freddymetz at 10:09 AM on April 10, 2010
Response by poster: I think that's the key, looking for some kind of fitted boxer or slim fit boxer. Next time I need a new pair of underwear I'll give them a try!
posted by GleepGlop at 10:19 AM on April 10, 2010
posted by GleepGlop at 10:19 AM on April 10, 2010
I've been liking the pouched boxer-briefs. Best of both worlds. The seem to tend toward pricey though.
posted by cmoj at 2:20 PM on April 10, 2010
posted by cmoj at 2:20 PM on April 10, 2010
I only wear J Crew rugby briefs and loving it
Here they are
posted by silsurf at 6:24 PM on April 10, 2010
Here they are
posted by silsurf at 6:24 PM on April 10, 2010
I find that flannel boxers ride up less than plain cotton.
posted by murphy slaw at 8:19 AM on April 14, 2010
posted by murphy slaw at 8:19 AM on April 14, 2010
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Just try a few brands and see which fits you.
posted by sanka at 10:48 PM on April 9, 2010