Step 1: Buy boxers.
Step 2: Wear them.
It’s as simple as that. But maybe you’re looking for a bit more detail on style types and wearing recommendations. Don’t worry, just like those boxers - we’ve got you covered.
What Are Boxers?
Boxer shorts are loose-fitting underwear, most commonly worn by men (though that's changing). They feature a longer inseam than a boy-short style and are baggy.
Boxer briefs are considered to be a tight and form-fitting version of the boxer short. These are more restrictive, but often the underwear of choice for athletics.
Both styles are lightweight, comfortable, and usually made of breathable cotton or a cotton-spandex blend. Standard features include a full-elastic waistband, functional or closed fly, and different lengths of inseams.
When Should Girls Wear Boxers?
Your current undies drawer is feeling stale and you’re tired of dealing with the panty-line. Time to step outside the drawer and find something new.
Anyone from tomboy to girly-girl might find a special place in their hearts for boxers. They’re so versatile, the many uses are sure to provide any person with an option to up their comfort level.
Boxer shorts and briefs would be great for the girl who:
If you’ve never really felt like yourself wearing the teeny flimsy girl undies, a sturdy pair of briefs will do you well. In contrast, if you don’t think boxers could ever be feminine, then you obviously haven’t seen Kate Bock featured in this GQ article.
The Good and the Bad
As a woman, the majority of underwear choices you have are bikini style or some other form with even less material. There are times when you want options like more coverage, breathability, support, and comfort.
In this case, exploring the world of boxers can open up a lot of possibilities for you, as long as you have extra room in your underwear drawer.
Let’s dive right into the details:
Pros
Cons
Take a Train to Comfy-Town
Comfort is a massively important factor when it comes to underwear. If you’ve grown up in traditional women’s underwear, you might not know the comfort potential there is to be had from making the switch to boxers.
Challenge: swap out your lacy thongs and bikinis for boxer shorts or briefs for 1 week and see how you feel. Check out this author’s journey to trying out men’s underwear.
The pros and cons are pretty evenly matched. It might come down to the style of clothes you prefer to wear and if boxers can fit in well with that picture.
Different Ways for Girls to Wear Boxers
You’ve got your first pack of boxers ready for testing - now, how can you wear them? Any way you want of course. But some styles are going to work better than others.
Here are some style/outfit ideas for boxer briefs versus shorts/briefs:
Boxer shorts:
Boxer briefs:
Besides the outfit round-up above, boxers are great for just lounging around. Try walking around pants-less in your apartment in your bikini cut or thong and not feel like you’re completely naked.
In a trusty pair of boxers, you feel like you’re wearing shorts. So it’s not a total scandal when you answer the door for the Amazon delivery guy. That’s a plus.
Best Boxer Brands for Women
You can explore any men's brand of boxers and find something comfy.
A little tip: size down from the standard men’s size to get a better fit.
These days, companies are catching on that women are crossing the gender thresholds set by those of yesteryear and you can even find boxer made specifically for women.
As women, we don’t need that extra space in the front ...area. Some boxer briefs for men are made with built-up fabric pouches in the front, for obvious reasons.
This extra material can just bunch up and create discomfort. In women-specific brands, our anatomy was considered and the fit is much more form-fitting without being tight.
Check out these brands for women!
A brand catered specifically to females reaching for boy-style undies, TommyBoyX shows up. The waistband is super soft, the shape is made for women, and sizes range up to 4XL.
Modal based women’s boxer brand, Woxer, offers fun colors and patterns in their women-focused line.
When the monthlies are in, it's time to bring the boxers out. Period Aisle makes a boxer brief that is period-proof, featuring the extra-absorbent power of holding up to 4 tampons worth of fluid. Heck yes.
Can Girls Wear Boxers?
Boxers aren’t for every gal, but they’re certainly worth a try. You can let it sag and drag like Eminem or keep it chic like Kate Bock. Either direction you go, you’re sure to be comfortable - that’s no question.
