The Best No-Show Women’s Underwear

It’s been a really long time (several years!) since we last talked about no-VPL underwear, so today we’re sharing an update on the best no-show women’s underwear.

We realize that some readers couldn’t care less about VPL (I mean, is it supposed to be a secret that we wear underwear?!), and that’s great — but for those of us (*raises hand*) who aren’t a fan of underwear seams showing underneath leggings, dresses, fitted pants, etc., this is for you! 

So, tell us: What is your favorite no-show underwear? What underwear have you bought that promised to be VPL-free but didn’t deliver? (Also, does the word “panties” make anyone else cringe? *shudder* I know it’s not just me.)

Note: Most of the underwear below supposedly stands up to machine washing, but since styles like these likely to be more delicate than typical underwear, I would suggest hand washing or using your washer’s hand-wash cycle. I recently bought these wash bags from Amazon, and they work really well, although they’re designed for bras (which I use them for, too — and for masks). 

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The Best No-Show Women’s Underwear

I really like this underwear from Calvin Klein for avoiding VPL, and I have three pairs. I mostly wear them with workout leggings (when I’m working out somewhere other than my home; I don’t care about at-home VPL!). They are totally invisible under clothes.

Even though these are labeled as machine washable, they are very thin and seem delicate, so I wash them in a lingerie bag in the hand-wash cycle with Woolite — and they’ve held up fine. I just throw them in with other hand-wash items — no extra work needed.

These have a tag inside (apparently they used to be tagless; don’t know why made the change!), but I cut them off before wearing. (Note: If you wear these with clothing that’s looser-fitting than leggings, the fabric tends to shift a bit, so be aware.)

If you’re looking for a thong style to prevent VPL (has the past year killed the thong? we need a thinkpiece), I recommend what I used to wear for workouts before I discovered the Calvin Kleins above — the Pure Stretch thong from Under Armour, which doesn’t show at all under leggings (the ultimate test of no-VPL stealth). 

Washing instructions: The Amazon product description says “machine wash,” but UnderArmour.com itself doesn’t indicate care instructions, for some reason. As above, I wash mine in a lingerie bag in the hand-wash cycle on with Woolite, and they’ve held up well. 

Soma’s Vanishing Edge line has been very popular among readers for years, and this particular bikini with lace sides has earned hundreds of positive reviews. I haven’t tried Vanishing Edge yet, but I like that the silicone at the leg openings is supposed to keep them in place. Plus, they’re tag-free.

The pictured style — I think the lace here is so pretty — is $17–$20 at Soma.com, and right now, if you buy 3, you get 2 free. They come in sizes XS–XXL and are available in tons of colors and patterns! 

Hanky Panky has been recommended by a lot readers for preventing VPL, and the pictured boyshort style is highly reviewed (and made in the U.S.A.). It’s available in both straight sizes and plus sizes.

Aerie has been another reader favorite for no-show underwear, and they currently have two styles: thong and “cheeky” (with the latter available in a high-waisted option).

Besides solid colors, you can also find fun designs like tie-dye and animal prints — and the styles with lace on the sides look really pretty. The one pictured has lots of great reviews, and it’s very affordable compared to a lot of brands — $8.99 each, and 5 for $25. Sizes are XS–XXL. 

This affordable option is yet another reader favorite: Jockey’s “No Panty Line Promise” line. Jockey offers a thong, hipster brief, and a few bikini styles in this line in lots of colors/prints and both regular and plus sizes.

Do tell, readers: What’s your favorite no-show women’s underwear? Are there any instances when you just go commando, i.e., during workouts, to avoid the issue altogether or be more comfortable? 

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