Who among us hasn’t fallen victim to the dreaded and unsightly VPLs (short for Visible Panty Lines)? We are here to help ensure this never happens again. Maybe you need the perfect panty-line free undies to wear under your yoga pants to avoid downward-dog distractions. Or you’d like panty lines to disappear under your favorite party dress so you can focus on being the social butterfly you are. If this is you, you’re in luck. Consider our underwear a VPL-free zone.
At Uwila Warrior, we design our no-show underwear to naturally hug your curves, so no matter which style you choose, unsightly visible panty lines will be avoided to be nowhere in sight. With that in mind, here are 3 ways to choose the best underwear for every situation and avoid panty lines.
1. Find a Comfy Thong
Yes, comfy thongs do exist. Meet Uwila Warrior’s Soft Seamless Thongs. Normally, we would say that if we were forced to choose between visible panty lines and a thong, we would go with social embarrassment, but that is not the situation with our thongs. With a laser-cut waistband and leg openings, our thong is practically invisible, seam-free, including the back crotch seam, so there is nothing to dig in back there and cause discomfort.
In addition to surprising comfort, this teeny-tiny style gives you the assurance that they will be a no-show under your clothes, even in your tightest yoga pants, letting you focus on your Cobra pose rather than fixating on your panty lines.
2. Try Seamless Briefs
Not a thong person? We’re not offended. Also, the good news is you don’t have to sacrifice your need for no panty lines with your love of full coverage briefs. Our Soft Seamless underwear layers well under your favorite pants, leggings, skirts, and dresses (so every bottom style you can think of). They are undetectable beneath fits that range from body-hugging to free-flowing. Yes, you can finally wear the full-brief style that keeps you comfortable without stressing about everyone seeing your panty lines.
So how do we make the impossible possible? Samantha Benassai, Uwila Warrior’s Product Development Manager, explains: “With the laser cut edges on the leg openings, we avoid sewing in elastic trims, which usually pinch and pull, creating a visible line through your pants. The super thin and smooth edge of our fabric, instead, molds around the body and disappears beneath your clothes.” Magic!
3. Choose the Right Cut
So what’s the key to avoiding panty lines? Well, the materials and cut of your underwear go a long way to creating a smooth fit under your clothes. And there are certain aspects of them to avoid unless VPLs are your thing. “Any style that has a sewn-in elastic, regardless of fabrication, will likely be more visible under your clothing,” Samantha explains. And cheeky cuts like bikini underwear can create an indentation on the butt, making the panty line more prominent.
Uwila Warrior’s Chief Underwear Officer & Founder, Lisa Mullan, also recommends avoiding underwear that looks small but expands to fit your body. “These types of underwear tend to be made with more elastics that will pull in around your leg openings and cause dimples and lines under your clothing,” she explains. We design underwear with all of this in mind to help make visible panty lines a thing of the past.
But it is vitally important to make sure you have the correct size (even our underwear can cause a panty line if you wear a too-small size). Consult our Fit Guide to learn more. You can feel confident in your purchase with our Perfect Fit Promise, which lets you order a few sizes and return any that don’t work for free.
Our Best Underwear for No Visible Panty Lines
Soft Seamless Briefs, $38
This mid-rise style vanishes beneath clothes and from your mind (seriously, you’ll forget you’re wearing them). Made of a dreamy lightweight blend and sporting cotton gussets, they offer medium coverage, making them the perfect fit for hiding panty lines under dresses. With thermowelded seams and laser-cut leg openings, you can also confidently wear them under your workout or hangout leggings to wherever or in your I-mean-business pants to the boardroom without worrying you’re going to have to pick a wedgie. They come in sizes XXS to 3X.
Soft Seamless Briefs with Mesh, $38
These are everything you love about the classic Happy Seams mid-rise underwear, with the addition of fashion-forward sheer cutouts for funsies. They come in sizes XXS to 3X and in classic neutral colors.
Our thongs are thongs for people who have sworn off thongs. Trust us. Featuring the same lightweight blend as our Happy Seams line, a cotton gusset for maximum hygiene, thermowelded side seams, and removable tags, our design is more comfortable than your average thong. This is the perfect style for making panty lines disappear beneath the most skin-tight leggings, dresses, and pants. These come in sizes XXS to 3X and 15 different color options. You can also bundle our thongs to save.
