At some point in history, panty lines became something you weren't supposed to have. Over the years, thongs, G-strings, and seamless underwear took center stage to help us all "avoid" those "dreaded" creases.
But it's tired fashion "rules" like these that are meant to be broken. Ask most people and they'll agree that full-coverage panties are more comfortable, save from the panty lines you may get. Why not embrace the VPL (visible panty line) instead of fretting over it? That way, no style is off-limits — that means thick seams, ruffles, and fun fabrics are all fair game, whether they'll actually be peeking out from your bottoms or not. These days, we're embracing the granny panty and showing it off with pride, and you can, too, with the 18 picks ahead. Sun's out, buns panty lines out, right?
Ease into VPL with a versatile black pair that's ideal for mom jeans.
Topshop Highwaisted Broderie Pant, $22, available at Topshop.
If it feels like we're telling you to go back to the undies you wore when you were little, it's because we kind of are.
Underprotection Dotty Brief, $40, available at Azaleas.
Bright colors and VPL go hand in hand.
Pansy High Rise, $42, available at Pansy.
For those who always pick Ballet Slippers at the nail salon.
Lonely Lulu Brief Shell, $45.56, available at Lonely.
A thick waistband make this lacy, dainty pair feel more athletic.
Valentine Supreme Panty, $36, available at Valentine.
Channel your inner Kendall Jenner.
Sloane & Tate The Silverlake Short, $46, available at Sloane & Tate.
We're not recommending to go full 2000s with an exposed thong, but showing off these little lace straps might actually look pretty cute.
Uye Surana Natalie Strappy Demi High Waist Pant, $55, availbable at Uye Surana.
Reminder: You're never too old for a pack of ruffled, embroidered undies.
Free People Embroidered Undie 3-Pack, $48, available at Free People.
For those who can't get enough cutouts.
Marieyat Saii Brief, $109 $87, available at Undone.
#StarryEyed.
Mimi Holliday Galileo Corset Knicker, $221.59, available at Mimi Holliday.
The bunchier, the better.
Clare Bare Infinity Scrunch Bloomers, $52 $30, available at Clare Bare.
Leave those seamless panties in your drawer.
True&Co. Strappy Lace Bikini, $16, available at True&Co.
Half sporty, half sexy.
Aerie Vintage Lace Boybrief, $12.50 $3.99, available at American Eagle.
Velvet panties ARE A THING.
Baserange Highwaist Bell Pants, $62, available at Need Supply Co.
There's a reason they're called hot pants.
Cosabella Juliette Lowrider Hotpant, $36.50, available at Cosabella.
Good for breakfast in bed or showing off those seams at brunch.
Love Stories Lolita Mint Colored Brief, $27.30, available at Love Stories.
Go to the next level with your lace.
Else Petunia Cut Out Brief, $69 $48, available at Else.
How cute are these pint-sized bows?
Forever 21 Ruched Microfiber Hipster Panty, $4.90, available at Forever 21.
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