Do you feel like your underwear drawer is a pretty "blah" place? Is it stuffed with old, faded pairs that have seen better days, or uncomfortable panties you never actually wear but are (for some reason) still hanging on to, and a mix of the usual suspects: some thongs, some full-pack panties, and a few special-occasion pairs?
Just because your underwear rarely gets seen by the outside world doesn't mean it should be shrugged off as an afterthought. Instead, your collection should reflect your personal style — and be prepared for whatever situations life may throw your way (we're talking date nights, heavy periods, even Netflix-and-chill nights in). That's why we've rounded up 18 favorites guaranteed to give your undies selection a much-needed (and totally useful) refresh. Time to throw out those tattered pieces in favor of some cool new ones that get the job done even better.
The Everyday Underwear
Stock up on a comfortable style in an array of cute prints and color ways, that way, every time you reach for panties, you know you'll be pulling out an A+ pair.
Love Stories Wild Rose French Lace Brief, $50.68, available at Love Stories.
The "I'm An Adult, I Swear" Underwear
You've graduated from college, so why shouldn't you graduate from stained day-of-the-week panties, unraveled old elastic, and uncomfortable teenage thongs, too?
Lilipiache Rosy Silk Bikini, $61, available at Anthropologie.
The Period Underwear
Riding the crimson wave? A pair of moisture-wicking, absorbent, and anti-microbial underwear will keep you dry on even your heaviest days. (Can we get a hallelujah?!)
Thinx Hiphugger, $34, available at Thinx.
The Just-For-Me Underwear
Because, at the end of the day, the only person you should be trying to impress is yourself.
Juana De Arco Multi-color Pantie, $15, available at Oui Hours.
The Minimalist Underwear
For those who only wear black and white, keep it simple and neutral with a gray pair of organic linen panties.
Baserange Classic Bell Pants, $35, available at Need Supply Co.
The Feminist & Proud Underwear
Preach, sister.
Me and You Pink Feminist Undies, $25, available at Me and You.
The Anything-Could-Happen Underwear
Be prepared for that Bumble date (because really, anything can happen) with a pair that's sexy without trying too hard.
Cosabella Never Say Never Skimpie G-string, $22, available at Cosabella.
The Lounge-All-Day Underwear
No pants are required when your underwear looks this cute. Wear with an oversized T-shirt only on a much-deserved day off.
Araks Iris Hipster Bare, $120, available at Araks.
The Namastay-Put Underwear
Designed with a "second skin" fit, these hipsters will stay put so you can focus on your form, not your wedgie.
Lululemon Namastay Put Hipster, $18, available at Lululemon.
The Born-In-The-Wrong-Decade Underwear
For those who wish the 2010s were a little more like the 1950s.
For Love & Lemons Sweet Heart Hi Waist Panty, $86, available at For Love & Lemons.
The Fancy-Pants Underwear
They may be a bit of a splurge, but can you really put a price on a pair of panties that practically screams "special occasions only."
La Perla Silver Clio Lace Back Boyshorts, $134 $80, available at Bergdorf Goodman.
The Barely There Underwear
With these, panty lines are simply not a concern.
La Perla Up Date Seamless Stretch-jersey Briefs, $68, available at Net-A-Porter.
The Tomboy Underwear
Channel your inner Justin Bieber for Calvin Klein, because why not?
Sloane & Tate The Silverlake Short, $46, available at Sloane & Tate.
The Mom Jean Underwear
Love mom jeans? These high-waisted, seamless bottoms will be a game-changer.
Fortnight Luna Seamless High Waist Bikini, $58, available at Journelle.
The Fashion Underwear
Who says what you're wearing underneath shouldn't be as stylish as what you're wearing on top? Here's proof it should be.
Stella McCartney Millie Drawing Low-rise Lace and Swiss-dot Tulle Briefs, $40 $20, available at The Outnet.
The Netflix & Chill Underwear
For when streaming is the name of the game...
Two Eggs 100 Chill Undies, $18, available at Two Eggs.
The Shapewear Shorts
For short, A-line skirts or dresses, a tight pair of stretch-jersey shorts will help keep everything in place.
Yummie by Heather Thomson Jasmina Shorts, $18, available at Net-A-Porter.
The Modern Granny Panties
How to get that same full-coverage comfort, without the faded color and saggy fabric.
Mimi Holliday Tease Me Sexy Knicker, $56.47, available at Mimi Holliday.
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