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UN2-16-3The Stone Wash Classic Cotton G was furnished by N2N Bodywear.

Rating: 8.2/10

  • Daily Fit: 8/10
  • Sizing: 9/10
  • Construction: 8/10
  • Styling: 8/10
  • Daily Performance: 8/10

Pros: Interesting color, good looking thong.

Cons: A little worried about the wrong tag.

Underweardude recommendation: If you like to wear thongs on a day to day basis, or even if you don’t. This would make a fine addition to your underwear drawer.


Today I will be reviewing another new pair that I received for review by N2N.  A cousin of the Neon G from a few days ago. You might say, the Stone Wash Classic Cotton G. Like the Neon pair. What makes this pair different from the core Classic Cotton line is the color. On its website N2N says it is “Pigment dyed for a vintage look”, and that definitely  rings true. Sure, at first glance it does just sort of look like a plain old blue, but not quite. The shade feels basic, yet also deep and complex. It’s hard to describe. To me, it also makes the fabric look a bit worn in already, in a sense.  But in a good UN2-16-7way, like wearing a significant others shirt or such. Like you’ve owned it for years right out of the box. That may not be an ideal look for everyone, but I think it brings a sense of charm to the pair. As long time readers might know, blue is one of my favorite colors, so of course I jumped at a chance to try this pair. Like the Neon line, the size/care tags are dyed nearly the exact same color as the pair. I’m really enjoying this trend. If you aren’t getting rid of or are unable to get rid of care/size tags, you might as well have some fun with them. Would love to see other designers who haven’t already gone to printing that information on the pair directly  pick up this idea. Size wise the pair was pretty much fine, as usual for me, since I practically straddle the S/M divide.

There was one odd thing with the pair. The tag stated that the pair was not cotton, but polyester. I was profoundly confused. A quick check of  N2N’s website states that. Obviously, the line is made out of cotton.  The pair feels nearly identical to the other cotton N2N pairs that I own. Though I do not consider myself an expert on this by any means. I chalk it up to simple manufacturing mistake. I’ve been wearing N2N for about a decade now, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen anything like this. Not a big worry to me.

Though I normally don’t participate in the trend of Thong Thursday, I wanted to give this pair a real good test. I wore it for a  long walk and to work. I only really noticed it once at work, and it quickly went back to normal. The pair didn’t get annoying or needed any adjustment. Despite the near constant movement required at my job.  Like its brightly colored cousin I reviewed recently. I would certainly recommend this pair for a thong lover wanting to get an N2N cotton pair with just a bit more color to it tun usual. A good middle ground between the more subdued colors offered by the main line, and the loud colors available in Neon.

BRAND: N2N Bodywear
PAIR: Stone Wash Classic Cotton G
COLORS: Pacific Blue
FABRIC: 80% cotton / 20% spandex
SIZES: Small – XL
COST: $17.00
FURNISHED BY: N2N Bodywear

Where to buy: https://n2nbodywear.com/collections/underwear-g-strings/products/un2-stone-wash-classic-cotton-g

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The Neon Cotton Classic G is Furnished by N2N Bodywear

Rating: 8.5/10

  • Daily Fit: 8/10
  • Sizing: 9/10
  • Construction: 9/10
  • Styling: 9/10
  • Daily Performance: 8.5/10

Pros: Great color, good look.
Cons: No overwhelming cons.
Underweardude Recommendation: If you like brightly colored thongs. This pair is for you.


When I first got a look at N2N’s new lines for 2016, I was surprised. Not only did they have a bunch of new lines. They decided to turn one line into several by branching out the Classic Cotton line. Adding two other varieties to it. Today I will be talking about the Classic Cotton Neon line. Specifically the Neon G. The Neon line is a new variety from the venerable classic cotton line by N2N. Much about the pair is the same as older versions of the line, except for one major difference: the color. While previously available only on more traditional tones. This line comes in bright and loud neon varieties of pink and yellow.

N2N provided the pair for review, and from the moment I took it out of the packaging I couldn’t wait to try it on.  The color is just great. While I usually stay away from pairs in these sort of shades, I love the look of the yellow pair I received. The yellow hue that was chosen is strong, not pale, and in some angles and types of light it almost looks neon green to me. The color of the pair just pops while you wear it, and is a great idea to shake up the line. A nice small touch is that the size/care tag is dyed the same color as the pair. Which N2N seems to be doing a lot these days but I quite like the attention to detail. The sizing was fine for me. Perhaps a tiny bit tight but i’m on the larger side of size small and after wearing it for awhile it went away.

Besides the color change, this is the N2N Classic Cotton thong you know and love. Great pouch, good low rise fit, skimpy, but still covers more than you’d think. I think the bright color helps show off the cut. I like how I look in this pair a fair bit more than the dark grey pair I already own.  I wore this pair on the weekend,and it performed admirably. Whether it was out and about running errands, household chores, a long walk, or a night out with friends. This thong pretty much didn’t bother me at all. I also honestly couldn’t stop checking out how it looks in the mirror. That color is simply fantastic!

If you want a great everyday thong with a pop of color, look no farther. If you already own a Classic Cotton thong, think of it as a car you love, but now with an awesome new paint job. Simply put, this takes an already good daily wearable thong, which not too many are, and adds a great look to it. I really wish they had one in neon green too. I like it that N2N is not only coming out with new lines. But expanding their core products with additional variety, which I think is a great idea. As for what the other new variety of Classic Cotton is, well, you’ll just have to wait for my next post to find out.

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The N2N Bodywear Lounge Briefs were furnished by N2N For Review

Rating: 7.8/10

  • Daily Fit: 8/10
  • Sizing:  7/10
  • Construction: 8/10
  • Styling: 8/10
  • Daily Performance: 8/10

Pros: Looks good, neat flourishes.

Cons: Not the most breathable or streachy.

Underweardude Recommendation: If you are looking for an interesting, non ergonomic pouch. A skimpier cut brief with bit of personality to it. Give this pair a try.


Hi  all, Underweardude here. Today i’m reviewing an interesting pair. N2N sent this pair for review. When I first saw the N2N Lounge brief, I was intrigued. For a few years now N2N has been making pairs with the idea of them being good for sleeping. Or lounging around the house in. Is the lounge brief good for lounging around the house in, and can it handle a full day as well? Read on to find out.

Made from a 95% Rayon, 5%Spandex, blend, the pair is quite soft. The material has some stretch, but not a whole lot. It doesn’t matter too much, except that it makes the pouch w little more restrictive at times. Speaking of the pouch, this pouch is not the N-hance pouch that N2N is known for. Rather, it is a contoured pouch where the center vertical seam is only on the bottom half of the pouch.  Very similar to the Almost Naked line by Andrew Christian. N2N calls this a seamless front pouch.  So if you were looking for a pair to really showcase your goods, look elsewhere. The pouch is fine, and I feel like this kind of pouch is better fitting for this pair. You aren’t trying to show off, you are just hanging out. Construction and sticking is up to N2N’s usual high standards. Though in some places on the inside elastic can be slightly seen, but that’s not a deal breaker.

This pair is also different from many past N2N pairs due to the adornment the pair carries. The size/care tag is an almost chocolate gold,. Rather than the usual plain white.  Which I have never seen before on an N2N pair. A small branded tag sits on the right hip of the pair as well. Metallic grey with that same gold forming the lettering. It looks nice, but I’m not quite sure why the outer logo tag was necessary, as much of what N2N makes isn’t branded. Still, it is an interesting touch.  That does help to make an otherwise black brief interesting.

The cut helps make this pair different as well. While called a brief. It’s barely there waistband and high cut legs make it practically a bikini brief. I wasn’t a huge fan of the look at first, but it’s grown on me. The pair sits just right on the hips, too. Not too low, not too high. I am a fan of the thin, stylish waistband. You almost don’t notice that its there when you first see the pair. The back is basically a normal full back that you would expect from a brief.  Though on me I found the lower part to be slightly too small, but just. The size small pair I received was a little bit tighter than N2N usually is at first. That may be due to the midwestern diet I had on my recent vacation. I am also right in that dead zone between S and M, so sizing is kind of a crap shoot for me.

I wore the Lounge Brief on a somewhat busy weekday with a meeting and long hours of work, and it worked pretty well. My only real complaint is that it isn’t the most breathable pair. Not unbreathable, but I wouldn’t wear this pair to go exercising in either.

So how does the pair do when living up to its name and lounging about? Well, I’m not one for lounging around in just my underwea.  I don’t think you really need a particular pair for that. The pair performs admirably in that regard. I tend to think for that you would want something comfortable but still looks good, and the Lounge Brief hit’s that mark. This pair will definitely be worn again. I think it is a fine pair for everyday wear, and will be going into my everyday drawer.

BRAND: N2N Bodywear
PAIR: Lounge Briefs
COLORS: Black, Royal Blue or Heather Grey
FABRIC:95% Rayon / 5% spandexSIZES: Small – XL
PRICE: $18
FURNISHED BY: N2N Bodywear

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TravelWhen traveling, picking out the right clothes to bring can be difficult.  Underwear is no exception. By the time you all read this, I will most likely be on vacation. Driving down the winding fiver roads that follow the mighty Mississippi river. I thought it would be interesting and useful to take the time to discuss what I look for in a good travel pair, and why.

Since I’ve got to find someway to fit 10 days worth of clothes into a tiny suitcase, let’s talk about size. If, like me, you are cramped for space.  Or want more space in your luggage to bring stuff back. Choosing different kinds of underwear can be helpful. Skimpier styles, like jocks and thongs take up far less space than say, boxer-briefs. If you wanted to go extreme, I bet you could fit 3 times as many g-strings in a space as boxer briefs. While I won’t be going this route, I will be leaving my bigger pairs behind.

Sometimes though, skimpy pairs can be a hindrance. For instance, the climate of where you are traveling to can have a major impact on what kind of underwear you’d take with you on your trip. I know I wouldn’t want to wear a g-string in alaska, nor would I wish to be in a pair of long legged boxer briefs in abu dabi.

There is more to picking the perfect travel pair than just the style. How comfortable the pair is can be very important.
Comfort really matters if you are on a plane flight or a long car ride. Wearing annoying underwear can make getting there even more of a drag. It can take away from being at your destination. So be sure to pack your most comfortable pairs so nothing will distract or detract from your trip. For me, that means even though I adore my bikinis and thongs, I leave them in home in favor of more sensible pairs.

It can also depend on who you are going with. If you are like me, not many people know about your underwear habits. So you’d rather not someone discover it. For instance, by seeing a bright green thong in your suitcase. Sometimes, like traveling with family, you may have to live up to expectations instead of brining what you really want to wear.

So what am I taking with me on my trip? Well, i’ve got no temperature restrictions, but I am going with family. Top of my list is every pair iv’e got with a functional fly. That can come in handy when nature call’s on a hike in the woods. After that, it really comes down to good reliable, comfortable pairs. I may sneak in something fun, haven’t decided yet.

A lot of this is common sense, but it does bear repeating. Though at the end of the day, like always, the pairs that you should bring on a trip should be pairs that you want to wear. Ones that you love to wear. Because that ‘s what wearing great underwear is all about, right?

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N2N Bodywear has announced their new lines! There may not be very many of them, but boy are they interesting! First up is the Spartan line, available in Grey Mint, and white. It is available in a trunk, brief, jock, and thong. It features a very cool looking color contrasting waistband. The contrast colors they chose look really good as well! Orange for the grey, yellow for the mint, and red for the white. The jock has wide back straps, and the thong has a smaller “G” style back typical of newer N2N thongs.


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Next up is the Santorini line, and boy does it stand out! Available in two colors, white and blue. Also in five styles, Brief, Bikini, trunk Jock, and thong. This style stands out with a waistband pattern styled to look like stylized waves you might see outlining a wall on some ancient greek tomb. It really looks like a fun and unique line, while the light blue used looks ready for spring.


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If you like patterns, but you want the pattern on more than just the waistband. The Studio Groove line might be more your style. Available in just two styles, trunk an brief. This line comes in three colors, each of which has an awesome looking pattern.


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Looking for something sporty?
Then check out the Indy Racer line. Like the last line, just available in trunk and brief. The line sports three classic collegiate colors: Navy, Grey, and white. Each pair boasts two contrasting stripes on the right hip to really hone in on that sporty feel.


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N2N is also offering a line that I feel is meant for the bedroom, called Silk. Available in just two skimpy styles, thong and bikini. These pairs give off a suave, sophisticated feel that I just love about N2N. They are available in Teal, Grey, Brown, and Sand.


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It’s spring so lets go to something brighter, like the new Neon take on the Classic line. It’s the same pairs as before; boxer, boxer, brief, bikini, thong, and jock. But now available in a fun neon pink or yellow, which looks more like a green to me.


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Another take on the cotton line is the Stone Wash Classic Cotton. Available only in a really nice shade of blue, which they call Pacific blue. Available, like the neon line in boxer, boxer, brief, bikini, thong, and jock. If you are a fan of blue colored underwear like I am, you should be really looking forward to these.


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The Fresh line looks, as it’s name implies, fresh! Available in spring time shade of white, blue and green. Available as a boxer, brief, bikini, and jock. What sets this line apart from the ones mention earlier is that this line looks to be a bit more see through than the others. We here think it might make good gym wear.


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The Classic cotton line returns this year, and not just in the other colors mentioned earlier. In black and white, you can get nearly the entire gambit of underwear styles that N2N makes. From a Long John all the way down to a thong.




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Lastly, also returning is the popular net line. Like the cotton line, it is only available in black and white. It is available as a trunk, brief, bikini, jock, thong, and g-string.

So what do you think of N2N’s new collections? Which one was your favorite? I have a hard time choosing, myself. They have really outdone themselves this year it looks like and I can’t wait to add some of these pairs to my collection.

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Mickillop and Co, better known for their jockstraps, have recently come out with something new.  Their first ever Mickillop thong. They’re super excited about it too! Named the Jagger thong, its image dominates the front page of the Mickillop and Co website, as it should. To quote Mickillop, “The wait was long for a Mckillop Thong but the wait is Now OVER!”

The Jagger thong is a take on the traditional, basic, thong, but with a bit more added if you like. This pair has some fun option available as you will soon see. The thong is available in a variety of colors, and two materials. The color choices range from the basic.  Like black and white, up to some quite interesting shades like emerald, fuchsia, lavender, and eggplant. The two material choices also stand out.  The new thong comes in the choice of either mesh or modal. The mesh looks to be a very fine type, and gives the pair a fun look.  The pairs are simply styled, clean lines,  with white or black waistbands. The Micollop logo front and center, in understated coloring. The back is mentioned as a “soft Y back”, and is similar to a traditional thong back. Like other Mickillop products, the Jagger thong is available in a variety of pouch sizes to accommodate various types of guys where it counts. The pouches are all, of course, anatomical. Of note is that on the website, unlike most brands, Mickillop shows the backside of the pair as the main image on the product page, not the front as is usual.

All in all, Mickllop is very excited about its new thong, and we are too!

The Jagger thong is available for $25 at http://mckillop.co . It is available in the following colors: Black, Eggplant, Emerald, Fuchsia, Lavender, Navy, Pink, Red, Royal Blue, Turquoise, and White.

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New Prints – Beau Briefs

Clever is bringing the underwear world a way to spice up a traditional underwear drawer with their new line of boxers and briefs. Done in large, eye catching prints. Reminiscent of prints traditionally found in lines done by Pull-In or Freegun. These prints put a spin on their traditionally transparent and more risqué classics. The prints run the fauna gamut from Exotic Parrot to Natural snake with a flora span from wheat spikes to flowery touch. One commonality is the hue, the collection plays mostly with cool colors.

The line also gives choices in briefs and boxers with some prints coming in the Cheeky brief for those wanting a shapelier bulge. For folks who like a shapely pouch the Wild Spikes and the Wheat Spikes…hmmm spikes… might just be your best bet. For others who prefer a more conservative bulge the Toucan Mania or Exotic Parrot might have you seeing love birds. Any way you slice it these prints are a bit wild, a bit wacky and a big part of Clever’s new release.

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There are two new thongs, each with Clever’s distinctive back. Which carries the front material all the way up and over the waistband. The first, called Burning Desire, comes in two color combinations: Gray and Green.

Grey has a nice understated purple pouch and back, with a black waistband and metallic/ silver lettering.  The Green pair also comes in, you guessed it, a nice light green, just in time for spring. Combined with a gold on gold logo waistband, you have one bright and jazzy pair!

The other new thong, named Forbidden desire, is a little bit different. It’s all about stripes! Rather than the usual clever waistband with the name in big letters. Tt is instead much smaller as the waistband is split up into several different colored stripes. The pouch is also striped, forming a nice v- pattern in the front which rotates to horizontal on the back. This design also comes in two colors, green,and grape. Green has a dark green and black body, with a colorful green, tan, and gold waistband. Grape has two different shades of purple comprising its body, with a red blue and white waistband.

Find the new collection at Candyman Fashion.

 

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In this day and age, it seems new brands are popping up every month.  It can be very easy to just stumble across a brand that you have never heard of.  Even though it already has a large following or has been around for years.  Sort of like how with the sci-fi /Fantasy genre everyone gets into it through a different series. Leaving it an incredibly vast but fragmented category. So some brands fall through the cracks, or become lesser known, yet underrated.

When you think of Australian brands, probably Aussiebum, 2Eros, and Cocksox come to mind. Yet there is another good underwear maker from down under, that I think is awesome, called Croota. Since I discovered them a couple years ago I’ve enjoyed their styling and designs. They even do small touches well. For instance, on the back of my thong, right below the care instructions, is printed the line “For use before marriage”. How tongue-in-cheek is that! I also like their patterns. Such as their take on tartans and a print of the Croota name repeatedly split into individual letters and jumbled up.  Pulling of the combination of looking interesting but not overcrowded.

They also make an interesting thong. It has a very wide back, which may put some thong wearers off , but I haven’t found it to be uncomfortable. It does have a purpose. I have found that the larger back helps to accentuate what you naturally have back there.

One last great thing they have is free shipping, which is always a plus in my book! I hate it when a $15 pair is really $20+ with shipping. Though they are based out of Australia, they have a USA located warehouse so it won’t take long to get to you at all.

Basically, if you haven’t tried Croota, check them out. They’ve got a great style all their own, and make fun, good looking products. In my mind , Croota deserves to be just as popular as their bigger Australian brethren.

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Bikini briefs are one of the older skimpier styles, and in this day and age, to many they are overshadowed by more modern styles like the thong and the fashion jock, and are also being supplanted by low rise briefs. Even so, bikinis will never really go away, and might even be making a comeback.

I really like bikinis. I love the combination of skimpy yet coverage, style and substance. Some days I want something fun but want my backside covered. This balance is one of the bikini’s strongest points. Bikinis are available in many more different varieties than any other style. There are so many different things you can change. You can mess with the front coverage, anywhere from a conservative, more mass market definition of a bikini all the way to being practically indistinguishable from more skimpy styles. Rear coverage offers even further flexibility. Anywhere from normal full backs, to three-quarters, half, even smaller, or anywhere in between. There is also the”string bikini” style, where the legs are left free of material, leaving only the waistband, pouch, and rear. There truly is an option for everyone with the bikini.

Among some retailers, bikinis are becoming more and more common. For instance, lets take a look at the well known designer N2N. They’ve been making all types of underwear for decades now, and their bikinis, thongs, and jocks are top notch.

Among their newest collections, which include Classic Rib, Primary, Fresh, XXX, California Dreamin, Air, Luxe, and Vintage; out of all seven lines only two have thongs, while every one of them has a bikini available. That’s just one brand, but telling for sure.

The low rise brief has also stolen much of the bikinis market share, as many of these briefs might as well just be conservatively styled bikinis with a waistband! Even so, you will still find bikinis, usually “string bikini” style, with cutaway legs and a waistband, among big brief brands like Andrew Christian.

In closing, while over the past decade the market share of bikinis may have shrunk to the increasing competition in the skimpy side of underwear like thongs and jockstraps, I believe that bikinis have many redeeming qualities and features that will keep them from ever fully going away. Long live the bikini brief!

 

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NOTE: Our guys are going to start profiling pairs we love. The first to report is Underwear Dude, we have a lot of new guys and new posts coming soon!

Hey all, I’m Sam, and I go by Underweardude on twitter. I’ve been into undies off and on for about a decade now. I’ve been apart of a couple articles already.  Most recently being one of the two straight guys on the conversation about thongs.

The pair that is my favorite pair right now is my Ergowear Max Sauve Gold Bikini in blue. There is a lot to like here. As soon as I saw it announced, I knew that I had to have this pair. Just something about how the colors looked. That shiny gold waistband, bright and loud but also somehow understated.  If gold can ever be called that. It looks classy, not trashy.

I love the suave fabric(95%Polyester/5%spandex). Such a nice feel, but doesn’t feel feminine either like I imagine silk might.  The design is nice, very low rise.  The rear is big enough to stay still, the pouch of course is as good as Ergowear’s usually are.

Its very comfortable.  I did discover that after a long day the part of the pouch that lifted you up could get uncomfortable. A quick reposition made short work of that, and that only occurred once, after about 10 hours of wear in. Also, when first putting on the pair.  The pouch feels like it’s at an odd angle, but once the pair is fully on it feels fine and normal. The pair felt slightly small to me upon first putting it on, but fits fine. I’m not 100% sure of my true waist dimensions so I’m not sure how true to their sizing charts it is. I got the pair through being a part of the GDDWorld Ambassador Program. But I would have definitely purchased it myself otherwise. You can get it through GGDWorld, and also through Ergowear themselves.  I bet through more than a few more sites as well.

Basically, like all the other Ergowear bikinis i’ve tried, I can’t wait to wear this pair again. It’s comfortable and looks good on me. What more can a guy want?