PrintAlthough some would say that we spend far too much time worrying about OPVPL—other people’s visible panty line—it seems that some of us have not looked at our backsides in the mirror while in our breeches and addressed our own. Not me, of course, but some of you.
Visible Panty Lines Under Breeches. The very thought should make one shudder. Now you know I’m not being über-critical and shaking a finger at the mere sight of them. But darn skippy there’s a problem when sister’s wearing a thong that is so tight it’s cutting into her backside for all to see. Or walking towards you—come on, you’ve seen it, we’ve all seen it. Someone at a show is walking towards you, sans jacket, and you think “Oh girl, coat please.”
Some will now be chuckling and think, “I don’t have that problem, I go commando.” Well, nature’s best and all that to ya. Hope you’ve got those things from GoCommando.com on under your breeches, and if you don’t, please do not share.
But do remember a few things, you wild nature girls: you can see a pink unadorned backside flashing through some of the summer-weight white dressage breeches. And really tight breeches plus commando mean that sometimes it appears to everyone else like you have an exceptionally pronounced wedgie. Really, yuck.
But back to VPL. Microfiber is your friend. Victoria’s Secret Microsmooth brand has some fabulous panties that do not show. These come in bikini, low-rise bikini and thong, and they are great. So is Soma’s Vanishing Edge line, which offers choices from bikinis and a great boy short to briefs.
My personal favorite is the Jockey No Panty Line Collection, including the No Panty Line Promise Tactel Hip Brief. Heavenly. The collection comes in everything from thong to brief, and even includes Shapers. The Capri Shaper is perfect under breeches on a cooler day, since the bottom is lower than the tops of your boots.
Spanx, of course, and the similar line from Target, are also line-free options. I could not bring myself to wear them with no knickers underneath, but certainly if you need the extra oomph for slimming then you could wear the Jockeys or Victoria’s Secret options underneath.
SmartPak’s SmartSlim has improved as well, including a softer waistband and cuffs, plus a commando-friendly cotton lined crotch. Which makes me ask: If you’re wearing one that has a cotton-lined crotch, are you still going commando?
Of course, nothing is stopping you from just grabbing a pair of pantyhose with built-in underwear. Guaranteed no lines and nice on a cooler day.
Some of us are challenged on top as well. If you question whether you are challenged, sit the trot while looking down. If your girls are the bosom version of needing to spend time on the longe without irons, maybe you need to start thinking about a better bra. If you accidentally blacken your eyes, then it's time for strappage!
First off, do not forget that Wacoal minimizers are your friend, but do not take the plain ones because the ones with lace last much longer and support better. They do not give you the dreaded uni-boob, and they are so great even Oprah touted them as one of her best things.
If you need extra support atop that, Enell sports bras do a wonderful job as well. The do have a slight tendency towards uni-boobage for those who are amply endowed, but here’s a trick: after hooking it up, put hands inside the center and push slightly outwards. Voilà—cleavage!
