Tell our readers about you:
My name is Alec, and I’m a 30 year old Engineer living in Germany
When did you first discover underwear?
Undies have always been clearly visible throughout my life. I was born in a hot and humid region of México, where wearing light clothes is a must in order to survive the high temperatures. At home, this meant that walking around in undies was not so extraordinary. Going for breakfast, working on home assignments or sometimes or watching TV in briefs was something that sometimes happened and was never an issue.
As every other kid, my Mom bought me my underwear: always multipacks with cool Marvel and DC characters. My dad was a swimmer, so he bought us our swimwear: always speedos. And also, like every other kid, when I hit puberty, I switch to boxers and board shorts.
What was the first pair of good underwear you bought? What made you buy that pair?
It wasn’t until I moved to Germany to study that I switched back to briefs and speedos. The main reason was my “Nobody knows me here, I don’t care” attitude. So I started buying briefs and speedos again. The first pair of nice underwear I bought was a 2(x)ist Essential Cotton No-Show 3 Pack. I twas the first time I bought clothes from the internet and the first time I had designer underwear with a pouch in front. It was a night and day difference from all other Fruit of the Loom things I’ve ever had. So I was hooked forever.
How did this first pair influence your journey into the world of men’s underwear?
Buying my first designer underwear made me realise how much I had missed out. So I started checking online stores with discounts to try out other brands. There I found Jockey, HOM, Aussiebum and all the others. Since I was a student I couldn’t really afford the high prices, so I focused on buying off-season and on sale.
What are your current favorite styles? What style do you wear most?
My all time favourite style is the low rise brief in solid colors. It looks elegant, feels comfortable and provides the right support in all the right places. It also looks good enough to lounge around the house and will not scare other people when they see you.
What are some of your favorite pairs in your underwear drawer?
My all time favourite style is the low rise brief in solid colors. It looks elegant, feels comfortable and provides the right support in all the right places. It also looks good enough to lounge around the house and will not scare other people when they see you.
Its hard to pick one favourite pair, but I see myself always going back to my “Intimissimi Slip aus Supima®-Stretch-Baumwolle mit Logo” and “Slip mit Logo aus Mikrofaser”. I think that they look timeless, classy and fun at the same time.
Are you open to friends or partners about your love of underwear? If you have a partner do they encourage your love of underwear?
To the public, I’m open about briefs in swimwear. Other than the comfort and simplicity of a speedo, and I think that the style complements the male profile really well. Im not public about underwear, since no one in history ever said “Hi, welcome to this meeting. My name is Alec and I’m wearing briefs today”. But also, I do not hide the fact that I wear them. If Im in a trip with friends and we share a hostel room together, they will see me in my briefs. If we go to the gym and we are in the locker room, they will see me in my briefs
Has wearing great underwear boosted your confidence?
Its going to sound stupid, but yes: underwear helps me boost confidence and I have a pair for different boosters. Its like every pair helps me display a different personality. Classic white Calvins bring up the grown up which is useful for “life milestone moments”. Microfiber briefs make me feel sportier than I really am, something that’s very useful at the gym. And wearing a speedo in public is a real confidence booster for me: “Look at me, I dont care what you think, I’m doing my own thing”. I guess everyone has their own talismans and amulets for different occasions, mine just happen to be my underwear
Where can our readers find you on social media?
Instagram – alec.casjan
4 Comments
You go, Alec!
Dear Alec, I love your briefs going perfectly well with that rich bulge, you look sexy. greetings from Mexico.
Alec,
Great article. I agree with you that wearing good/sexy underwear boosts your confidence. Why do you think women have done it for years? It’s about time men have more then just a few options. Briefs look great on you! Love to see a speedo.
Awesome buddy!