Sizes: XXS—4X | Materials: 76% polyamide, 24% elastane; 100% cotton gusset
Best Seamless: Commando Classic Thong
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Commando Classic Thong (3-Pack)
- What we love: High-quality; completely seamless; stretchy; dig-free
- Worth noting: Pricey
You know a thong’s good when it’s been your go-to for over a decade. Glamour contributor Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar swears by this classic low-rise thong for special occasions or anytime she wants to avoid the dreaded VPL. “Some thongs give me that constant-wedgie feeling, but that’s not an issue with Commando,” she says. “It feels like a second skin and actually stays in place. The fabric is buttery-soft and stretchy, so it’s fit perfectly, even when my weight fluctuated. I love the barely-there, no-show design, which disappears under anything fitted, while staying comfortable.” Kilkeary agrees that Commando’s thong is one of the best seamless she’s tried: “It’s silky smooth, hugs the body, and doesn’t show panty lines, no matter how skin-tight of a layer I wear on top.”
Sizes: XS/S–L/XL | Materials: 78% nylon, 22% elastane; 100% cotton gusset
Best for Tummy Control: SpanxShape Invisible Supima Thong
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SPANXshape Invisible Supima Cotton Thong
- What we love: Comfortable; strong tummy control; breathable; inclusive sizing
- Worth noting: Pricey; not suitable for wearing under low-rise clothing
“As a comfort-first gal, I’ve never been a big fan of compression undergarments or thongs—I just assumed they were all uncomfortable,” says Kadar. “This Spanx shapewear thong proved me completely wrong. It’s surprisingly lightweight and breathable, offering good tummy control without the dreaded digging or suffocating squeeze. It’s my go-to beneath high-waisted jeans, cinching my waist in slightly to create more definition and smoothing my mom pooch.”
Spanx’s panties completely disappear beneath fitted dresses, and the smoothing paneling is practical but sexy. Better yet, it feels as good as it looks. Made of cotton, the shapewear thong is soft, breathable, and comfortable enough to wear all day without getting hot or bothered. It’s available in sizes up to 3X and comes in several chic neutrals.
Sizes: XS—3X | Materials: 59% Supima cotton, 41% Lycra elastane; 100% cotton gusset
Most Comfortable: Bombas No-Show Thong
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- What we love: Very comfortable; sweat-wicking; grips keep from rolling down
- Worth noting: Run small
Bombas’ no-show design is as thoughtfully designed as its socks, with thin grips along the lining of the underwear that locks it into place. Its fabric is soft and stretchy enough for comfort, while a cotton gusset wicks sweat and acts as odor control. “I find most thongs notoriously uncomfortable, but this one proved that doesn’t have to be the case,” says Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs. “It was so easy to wear that I forgot it was there, and it didn’t budge throughout the day. It’s a totally seamless thong, even through leggings, and I wore it all day without a second thought.”
Sizes: XS–2X | Material: 76% polyamide, 24% elastane, 66% nylon, 34% elastane; 95% cotton, 5% elastane gusset
Best for Working Out: Lululemon UnderEase Mid-Rise Thong
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Lululemon UnderEase Mid-Rise Thongs (3-Pack)
- What we love: Moisture-wicking; stretchy, substantial material; seams stay put
- Worth noting: Limited sizing