What's Your Underwear Type?

EDGE READ TIME: 5 MIN.

Men's clothing choices span thousands of styles, and every guy (well, most of them) wears underwear. So when it comes down to skivvies, what does underwear say about you? From the flashy underwear guys to those who love casual basics, here's a rundown of how underwear influences style - and how to match up your style to the perfect underwear.

Fancy Underwear, Fancy Clothes
This guy is a stickler for high-fashion goods. His style is always top-notch - not to mention top-dollar -and his underwear style matches that. He also knows the difference between modal and bamboo rayon.

Brands You'll Like: Hanro, Emporio Armani, Calvin Klein

Sharp On the Outside; Basic On the Inside

Busy guys need excellent basics, and that's what this guy is all about. Most likely, he's an on-the-go guy who's running from meeting to meeting. He needs a quick, easy start to the day - and what better foundation than a pair of comfortable, no-brainer underwear? These briefs, trunks and boxer briefs come in some of the best fabrics designed to keep the body comfortable and cool.

Brands You'll Like: Bread & Boxers, Calvin Klein, HUGO BOSS, Emporio Armani

The Underwear Connoisseur

Nothing is off-limits for this guy. He has hundreds of different kinds of underwear in his top drawer (or drawers), and he'll give anything a try. Thongs, jock straps, mesh/sheer designs and anything from flashy styles to everyday basics: it's all fair game.

Brands You'll Like: Male Power, Clever, N2N Bodywear

The Skinny Jean Wearer

The days of saggy, baggy jeans are behind us. Since men's style has taken a slim turn, pants and jeans from brands of all sorts have become a bit slimmer around the legs. Since the trend for guys is shifting to "skinnier" pants, the underwear has to accommodate that. This gives guys a major style decision to consider: How do you avoid looking like you're wearing baggy running shorts under your pants?

Slim underwear that hugs the body is the way to go. Look for styles that come in stretch fabrics with thin hems around the legs. And, please - avoid baggy boxers with skinny jeans at all costs.

Brands You'll Like: Obviously, C-IN2, Naked

The Practical, No-Fuss Guy

He doesn't want to think too hard about what's underneath his clothing as long as that pair is comfortable, durable and affordable.

Brands You'll Like: HUGO BOSS, Private Structure, Multi-Pack styles of any kind.

Now it's your turn. What kind of underwear suits you best?


by EDGE

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