Taking the stand: Men’s Colored Underwear

Let’s start by reviewing the case: This is definitely a horse of a different color standing before you today. It’s the first men’s trend to make its way into the Pretty Committee’s Courtroom, but we all know it was bound to happen sooner or later.

Before I distract you with the evidence in this case, please try and recall those Calvin Klein underwear ads from the ’90s? The ones that made even the type your dad wears sexy? (in the ads, not your dad) Back then, there were only two socially acceptable shades of undergarments for men: black and white, just like the photos those model/actors posed for. Fast forward a few years and it’s CK who adds a dab of color to men’s underwear, but only on the waistband (Refer to Exhibit A)…..some will argue this was a brilliant marketing ploy…start a trend with a bold colored waistband and all eyes can’t help but focus on the CK logo.

Well someone must have forgotten to separate their laundry because those colors bled. The evidence leaked all over the runways. (Refer to Exhibit B)

Men’s underwear varied in colors, then patterns, and a new shape was born– boyshorts… mixing the boxer and the brief.

Now there are entire stores and even labels devoted just to men’s underwear…in every shade, style, and theme imaginable. Toto, I have a feeling were not in Kansas anymore. (Refer to Exhibit C)

Evidence:

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

So, memebers of The Pretty Committee, men’s colored underwear…bright idea or bold mistake?

Left-Tie: Bust out the Cheer detergent cause we want to keep these babies bright. I’m not a fan of all the crazy colors but I believe in a man’s right to choose. Now buying men’s underwear is something girls can do with their guys. Getting him to wear Hello Kitty…that’s a another story.

Trendspotter: When it comes to undergarments, to each their own. Problems arise when your unmentionables become something to mention, usually because they’re visible from beneath your clothes. VPL (Visible Panty Lines)  is not acceptable on anyone, regardless of gender. If it’s showing through your clothes, it’s a no-no. As for the colored waistbands, I’m afraid some men (mainly plumbers and saggers) may interpret this trend as a “green light” for making their waistbands visible, which is not okay.

Lady Lex: I’m sorry, I’m still distracted by the picture of Marky Mark. What was the question again? With a body and smile like Marky Mark, you can wear any colored underwear you want, especially if you’re sporting it with that bad boy attitude. However, if you don’t have a body and smile like Marky Mark, you best be not “alarm” people with your undergarments.

Jess: If you have a body as hot as any of the boys shown above, they color of underwear worn does not matter!! Ha Ha, however, I do prefer the black underwear.  I think it is sexy and let me re-iterate, sexy!! When you start getting into the different patterns and stars, I might start to doubt their heterosexuality.

Ashley: I agree with Lady Lex. I’m too distracted to give a solid answer. I just know that Marky Mark and the classics will always have a nice little place in my heart.

Daph: Printed men’s underwear? Really? Calvin Klein what were you thinking? Don’t you realize the male bred will now confuse their underwear with shorts or a bathing suit, they won’t know which ones to grab in the morning. I think the colored band, and solid color underwear is cute, but prints/patterns are really going to make the girls running the other direction. We like our man’s briefs, classic and simple.

Posh Hippie: At least they are not tie-dyed. I may be part hippie, but the colors of the rainbow can certainly be misused. I have no problem with a guy with a nice body wearing colored cotton undies, but I don’t like patterns or logos on them. It’s, and I don’t know this from personal experience, Eurotrashy.

Verdict: Unless you’re Marky Mark, try not to get to out of control when it comes to your underwear. One or two colors is fine, more than that and you’re just asking for it.

XOXO,
The Gals and Guy of INPT