Buying comfortable underwear as a teen can be difficult, especially for guys. Certain questions should be addressed before considering a purchase.
Should I Wear Boxers or Briefs?
The dilemma of boxers or briefs has its roots in the teen years as young men decide which type of underwear is best suited to their own body shape and needs and now there are even boxer briefs to further complicate matters.
The advantages to wearing briefs are that they provide much more support and less friction against the pants you might be wearing. Briefs are also typically better choices for sports activities for this reason. Disadvantages to wearing briefs might be that they are seen as less stylish, and in some cases can cause excessive chafing around the inner thighs or waist where the band cuts tight.
Those teens who elect to wear boxers can look forward to a variety of more fashionable and stylish options – you can even buy branded gaming underwear for teens such as Call of Duty or Xbox 360 boxers. Boxers are a bit more breathable and loose fit, but can also cause chafing due to excess fabric. Uncomfortable seams can also be a problem unless sizing is correct.
Boxer briefs are a hybrid that is gaining popularity amongst many younger and older men alike. Boxer briefs are essentially briefs that are extended to include boxer-style leg pieces which eliminate the problematic chafing around the inner thigh and retain some of the aesthetic of the boxer style.
Most Popular Styles and Brands of Underwear for Teen Guys
Some brands of boxers and briefs are quite popular for a reason amongst the teen consumer base. Branding and advertising can only do so much for your image if you don't have a high quality product to back up the bluster. Thus, undergarments for teens are not limited to just Hanes and Fruit of the Loom underwear.
- Joe Boxer and Tommy Hilfiger underwear remain staple brands in terms of boxers for the simple reason that they have achieved near iconic status. Joe Boxer also makes extremely comfortable boxer briefs in a variety of materials.
- Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss boxer briefs are high quality, generally of cotton construction, and guaranteed to fit like a glove in appropriate sizing. Also, nobody will tease you if they see your waistband!
- Ginch Gonch provides many fun styles of underwear for children all the way up to adults and 2(x)ist boxers are stylish brand of undergarments found in department stores such as Neiman Marcus and Macy’s. Organic cotton clothes and underwear are also becoming extremely popular as a choice for undergarments.
It's important – above all – to purchase high quality underwear as a teen. This will ensure greater comfort; more expensive materials generally lead to increased breathability as well as a lesser chance of skin irritation and allergic reaction due to byproducts.
Christina Majaski - Christina Majaski is a mother, legal assistant and freelance writer. She has written articles, quizzes and stories for print ...
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