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Living In Color
The old standard of plain black and white has finally fallen by the wayside. These days there are just as many underwear options for men in colors and prints as there are for women. And let's face it, if you spend your whole day in pressed white shirts and black or navy suits, the one place you have the freedom to express yourself is underneath.
Most of the top men's intimate apparel brands have added colors and prints to their lines while other brands are known specifically for their prints and don't carry much in plain black and white at all. -
T Time
If you're like most guys, your evenings and weekends are all about comfort. And what do you want to wear all the time when it's your choice? T-shirts, of course (we all do).
White t-shirts are fine. They're classic. And they double as both weekend t-shirts and base layers under your work shirts. Here are some options for white t-shirts that have a little extra in the style department:-
Freshpair Recommends:
Hand Me Down Ringer Vee by C-IN2 Reg: $35.00Clearance: $21.00
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Boxers vs. Briefs/Trunks
Every guy has been asked which he prefers. Is it boxers or briefs? But the real question in the modern age is: briefs or trunks? Boxers go with a certain personality type and a boxer guy will probably always be a boxer guy. But the brief has gone through a transformation, from standard staple to completely out of fashion to the new fashion standard. Since the brief was resurrected in better cuts, colors and prints, it's been in a tight running with the trunk for most popular men's style.
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The New Boxer
The fact about boxer shorts is that there's simply a lot of material in each pair. Most boxers are loose enough that you could gather up the excess material and sew an entire second pair. For those of you who are quintessential boxer guys, loose is probably part of what you like. But there's a new trend in boxers that offers you more options.
Slim-cut boxers. What are they? Same classic style you love with less material. So if you want to wear with them with those skinny jeans you love, no problem.-
Freshpair Recommends:
Hand Me Down Runner by C-IN2 Reg: $26.00Sale: $15.60View All Boxers
Driscoll Printed Stripe Boxer by Tommy Hilfiger Reg: $18.00Sale: $13.50
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Hot Brands
Let's face it. There are some brands you know you can trust for your basics. Your underwear drawer is starting to look sparse and you need to go out and buy ten new pairs of the same thing you wear every day, you go to your old trusty brands. But there are also a few brands you know will always have something a little outlandish to offer, something to appeal to your wild side and keep you ahead of the current styles.
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Freshpair Recommends:
Bulge Thong by Joe Snyder $26.00
Mesh Bars Trunk by Clever $27.00
Slots Boxer Brief by Intymen Free underwear with qualifying purchase! $23.50
Show It Brief by Andrew Christian Reg: $27.00Sale: $18.09
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Sock Primer
Gentlemen, let's talk about socks. Socks can play into your overall look, they can be a total non-factor or they can ruin you. It's important to keep a good handle on something with such power. You should never be defeated by a pair of socks. Take over the reins once and for all.
First, they should match. Don't just reach into your drawer and grab two different socks that didn't come as a pair. Unless you're looking to prove some kind of mismatched point and that look is your thing (and even then, you should make sure they are at least complementary).
After you make sure they match each other, make sure they match what you're wearing. Don't be the guy in brown or navy socks with a black suit. Just fight the urge. You can break free of that stigma. -
Go Big
Bigger may not be equal to better, but it sure does look nice. That's the theory behind these profile-enhancing styles. Each of these pairs of underwear is constructed to give you a little added lift to make you look bigger. Better is still left up to you.
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Freshpair Recommends:
Swing Enhance Boxer by Intymen Free underwear with qualifying purchase! $22.50
Show-It FlashLIFT Pro Boxer by Andrew Christian Reg: $32.00Sale: $21.44View All Profile Enhancing Underwear
Microfiber Brief by Cocksox $28.00
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Style, In Brief
Boxers are still the underwear of choice for some men, but the style world is seeing a resurgence of interest in briefs. What was once a simple design and a staple piece in every man's drawer is now becoming one of the hottest must-have items on the intimate apparel market.
The January 2008 issue of GQ did a four page spread on these form-fitting favorites, including some of the brands we love here at Freshpair. No need to trust us for your style advice, but when it comes straight from the mouth of GQ, we tend to listen.-
Freshpair Recommends:
Colour Range Contour Pouch Brief by 2xist Reg: $14.00Sale: $10.50
Core Profile Brief by C-IN2 $16.00View All Briefs
Blade Brief by Diesel Reg: $24.00Sale: $16.08
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