Review – Andrew Christian Lace Brief

Rating: 9.6/10

• Daily fit: 9.5/10
• Sizing: 9/10
• Construction: 10/10
• Styling: 10/10
• Daily Performance: 10/10

Pros:

• fantastic look and feel
• unique styling for men’s underwear
• gives your confidence a supercharge

Cons:

• fabric doesn’t stretch as much as others
• might need to size up
• the pouch is a tad snug

Lately, there’s been some talk on this site about lace underwear. I’ve never tried any, but the idea always intrigued me. I feel like I’m pretty open to trying new things with underwear and lace was no different. So when Andrew Christian debuted a line of lace and I was asked if I wanted to review a pair I jumped right in. This was my first time wearing lace, and as far as I know, the first line of lace from Andrew Christian. All I can say is what took us so long?!

I received the lace brief, but there’s also a thong and singlet available. They’re all constructed in black floral lace. Other than the black waistband with the signature ‘Andrew Christian’ logo in metallic silver this brief is constructed entirely of lace. Hold it up to the light and you get the full effect of the stunning lace design. There’s no lining or double layer anywhere. This means everything that contacts your body gets that awesome lace feel. And that feel is a huge plus when it comes to lace. This isn’t a cheap, scratchy lace material. It feels great against your body and has a nice stretch to it. The logo waistband and the pouch give no doubt that this is men’s underwear. I know some guys get hung up thinking lace looks like or can be confused with girls panties, but there’s nothing to worry about with these.

I wore the brief to work which included a lot of desk work. The beauty is I wore it with jeans and boots. The contrast of a masculine look on the outside and a lace brief on the inside was an exhilarating feeling all day. And the way I could feel the lace move against my butt reminded me that this was a special pair. Just wearing lace gave me a huge confidence boost, but feeling it against my skin was also a great bonus.

I’m about a 32-33 waist, and I got these in a medium. The lace has some stretch to it but not nearly as much as some rayon or bamboo blends. You may want to consider sizing up, especially since the pouch on this was just a tad on the snug size.

I was super excited to get my first pair of lace and you should too! In fact, I just ordered another pair. There’s no reason why guys shouldn’t experience the rush of excitement and feel of the fabric all day long. Knowing that I was wearing such a risqué pair made it that much hotter. If you’re on this site, you owe it to yourself to try a pair.

BRAND: Andrew Christian

PAIR: Lace Brief

COLORS: Black lace

FABRIC: 90% polyamide / 10% spandex

SIZES: XS-XL

COST: $18

Where to buy: andrewchristian.com

Andrew Christian furnished the Almost Naked Retro Brief. for review. All opinions expressed are that of the reviewer.

Rating: 9/10 (Average of the ratings below)

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

Pros:

• Amazing Almost naked pouch
• Innovative design that has a retro feel
• Good fabric to wear on active days

Cons:

• Some guys may not like the retro design
• The pouch design may scare some guys

UNB Tim recommendation: If you’re looking for an innovative design and a retro style than this pair is for you. Also, if the pouch is one of the most important things these will fit you and give you some awesome support.

The pair I am reviewing is the Andrew Christian Almost Naked Retro Brief. The Almost Naked is one of my favorite lines in the AC line up. The pouch is the best pouch that AC makes. Well, that is my opinion! There are other pouches like the Trophy Boy, but this one rocks it for me.

The first thing I noticed was the design. I had to double check it wasn’t a Show-It pair. Personally speaking, I am not a big fan of that technology. Not because I don’t think it’s good but it’s just not for me. I say this because the pouch had a section that looked like you put your junk through it. Upon further inspection, the front has a fly like look. It’s open around the sides but it’s not a traditional fly. I had my hesitations but gave this pair a chance.

I wore this to work. At work, some days are more active than others. Climbing up and down stairs, sitting for extended period of time and it’s a mix of office and warehouse at times. The pair really held up great. The pouch didn’t rub me the wrong way at all. In fact, I didn’t notice it throughout the day. The almost naked pouch performed as I expected.

The fabric was pretty soft and fit me well. The construction of AC undies for me has been pretty good. I have never had a pair give me issues on a review. As I said above the design is pretty cool and different from what I am used to with AC Almost Naked line.

The sizing or AC is spot on. If you follow the size chart you should have no issues. I’m on the larger end of the spectrum and the XL fits me well. I think I’m beyond the upper limit and it still fits me pretty well. As always if you’re on the boarder of a size go larger. You will thank me later.

Overall, this new pouch design impressed me with the Almost Naked Retro Brief. I had my hesitations about the design. It gave me more than enough support through out the day. If you need a great pouch and design you need to check this pair out.

BRAND: Andrew Christian
PAIR: Almost Naked Retro Brief
COLORS: Blue or REd
FABRIC: 93%RAYON MADE FROM BAMBOO 7%SPANDEX
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large

COST: $19.00
FURNISHED BY: Andrew Christian

Andrew Christian furnished these pairs for review.  The opinions expressed are those of the reviewer.

Rating: 9.2/10 (Average of the ratings below)

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

Pros:

• Awesome Almost Naked pouch that gives natural lift and support
• A solid waistband for those who aren’t fans of waistband
• Love the super hero feel of the pairs

Cons:

• If you are a guy who likes prints, these are solid colors
• They are sold in a three pack,

UNB Tim recommendation: I loved the color and feel of these briefs. They are super fun and held up really great throughout the day. I would recommend these for super hero fans or those who love bright colors in their undies.

It’s not everyday that we review a three pack on UNB. Usually most pairs that come in packs are ones you get at big box stores.  This is not one of those pairs.  The Superhero Boy Briefs.  They are a set of Almost Naked briefs in super hero colors. Meaning they are bright colors topped off with a contrasting waistband.  So those of you out there worried they are juvenile comic characters all over you undies l, you can relax.

This is what Andrew Christian had to say about the pairs

 Look and feel as sexy as three superheroes in our 3 pack of Superhero Boy Briefs. A stylish, limited edition version of a classic boy brief, each pair has everything you love about all your favorite Andrew Christian styles – “hang-free” design and no hidden cups, straps, or padding, and a super soft snuggle pocket to create a truly enjoyable, unique wearing experience. Wearing them almost feels like you’re wearing nothing at all.

The briefs themselves are a pretty simple design. They don’t have the prints or wild cuts as other pairs.  Which for this line is perfect.  I think the more simple the design the better. I mean how many super heroes have patterned underwear?  Not many I would say.

I wore these pairs to work on three consecutive days. They fit great. The pouch is one of my favorite things.  Say what you will of Andrew Christian, the man knows how to make an amazing pouch. One that doesn’t show off too much but still gives plenty of support which is important for me.

Some things I really liked were the color combinations. They do mimic super heroes. Blue/Red, Black/Yellow and Red/Blue. If you aren’t a fan of branded waistbands. The Superhero Boy Briefs have a solid waistband with the Andrew Christian name woven in the band. This means it’s not noticeable. If anyone sees it, they will see a solid band.

Made out of a 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex blend. This fabric kept me cool all day and felt amazing. Wearing these to work was a good decision. I am not sure being a cotton blend I would wear them to the gym or working out. The pouch in these again are AMAZING.

The sizing for me in Andrew Christian has been spot on. I received an XL and it fit well. The important thing to do is make sure you look at the sizing chart. If you are on the boarder of a size go up a size jut to be safe.

BRAND: Andrew Christian
PAIR: Boy Brief Superhero 3 Pack
COLORS: Blue/Red, Red/Blue, and Black, Yellow.
FABRIC: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex blend
SIZES: XSmall – XLarge
COST: $31.50
FURNISHED BY: Andrew Christian
 

Andrew Christian furnished a brief from its “Massive Icon” collection for review.

Rating:  9.6/10

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

Pros:

• 4-way stretch fabric (90% polyamide, 10% spandex) provides all-day comfort
• Pouch enhances your profile better & is more comfortable than AC’s “Show It” collection
• Fabric’s unusual pattern makes this brief a must-have winner

Cons:

• Leg bands are slightly tighter than other AC products
• The pouch initially seems like it will provide less room area than found in the “Almost Naked” line, but the 4-way stretch fabric overcomes this deficiency
• This limited edition brief will sell out quickly

Osgon’s Recommendation:  A Strong Buy!

I’ve loved Andrew Christian products for years, as evidenced by dresser drawers filled with AC boxer briefs, briefs, jock straps, thongs, and swimwear.  I also own several items of AC athletic wear (and even a sweater).  So imagine my excitement when UNB Tim asked me to review the new Icon brief from AC’s “Massive” collection.

My test involved a day of running errands, putting together a new aquarium, and a brief stint outdoors.  These events provided opportunities to bend, squat, lean, lunge, lift, stand, walk, and – not surprisingly in this Texas heat – sweat.  The fabric and construction of the garment were up to the task, and the brief performed exceedingly well.  The brief held my kibbles and bits firmly in place, without even the slightest need to readjust.  Everything also stayed nice and dry due to the moisture wicking properties of the polyamide-spandex blend fabric.  The unusual, limited-edition print provided visual novelty.  I hope AC continues providing similar forward-leaning fabric patterns in future editions of its “Massive” collection.

I have only two criticisms of this brief.  First, I’m a huge fan of AC’s “Almost Naked” collection, and this brief has only about ninety percent of the initial roominess of cotton versions of the Almost Naked line.  Rather than have everything fall comfortably into the pouch when slipping on this underwear, one has to place one’s equipment into the pouch.  It’s not a deal breaker, but it is something that was unexpected.  Second, the leg elastic was tighter than that found in most other AC products.  It was not uncomfortable, but it was slightly tighter.  I don’t feel either criticism warrants purchasing a larger size, but each merits your consideration.

In sum, I loved the Icon brief from AC’s new Massive collection.  Any guy who enjoys an unusual pattern and the anatomically correct pouch will be happy he added this brief to his top drawer rotation.

At last check, AC does not have this brief available at its official online store.  A jock strap is available there.  A google search shows other online stores have the brief in stock.  If you like this pattern, order it A.S.A.P.; you won’t be disappointed.