Guys' Underwear Blog

By Val

Jockey has been a leader in the modern world of men’s underwear. Some would even say they invented the modern brief, the standard tighty whitey. Their brand name “Jockey” itself has become a name many give to mean a classic tighty whitey. Much like Speedo has done in the swimwear world. Although they have never pushed style to the point some newer brands have they are far from a cheap generic brand.

They are designed to be functional with style being a secondary aspect and tend to fall somewhere in the middle of the road. Jockey definitely is a brand to be admired, despite their use of spokes models who do not pose in underwear (ahem-Tebow). So today we are looking at a modern classic; the Jockey Elance bikini.

The Elance bikini comes in a variety of styles, but we will be focusing on the basic bikini brief. The Elance can be summed up in one word; simplicity. It is nothing fancy, no frills nor elaborate mechanisms of enhancement or decoration. It’s simple, and perfectly so.

Normally I would not be so happy about the lack of design but somehow this brief makes it work. The material is 100% cotton, and again typically I prefer a touch or spandex or Lycra for shape and support but it works here, let me explain.

The brief is made with a front and back sewn together; no pouch, no contour. This allows each man’s shape to become the brief. There is neither pushing nor shape forming done by the underwear. You shape the underwear. The lack of an elastic quality allows the cotton to form to your real shape. And since the brief is smaller in the style of a bikini you don’t flop around excessively, you pretty much stay in place.

The same is true with the back; the underwear takes on your natural shape. It’s almost like the memory foam mattresses that just contour to your body making them perfect for every shape. The Elance does come in a variety of colors, I think white is the best. Again because it continues the simple look, it’s pure and has a semi-sheer quality making it sexy as hell.

What makes it so sexy is that it’s not trying to be sexy. The underwear does not draw attention it leaves the focus on the man. Just look at the accompanying pictures. So it’s beautiful in a subtly classic way.

The bikini is also very comfortable. I wore these undies and they kept me comfy and supported and happy. They are great everyday underwear. They are completely designed for great functionality. They do what underwear is expected to do. You don’t even know they’re on you after a while, they’re great.

Just like the basic look and style of the Elance the wear is just as simplistic. Typically I feel underwear needs a touch of some elastic material like Lycra or spandex, however the Elance works just fine without it.

The cotton stretches out and forms a personalized pouch. And since it is a bikini style with elastic legs it keeps your package is place without sliding down the leg or into some uncomfortable position. So you are supported in a pretty ideal way. It may not be the best for rigorous athletic activities but it worked at the gym.

The pure light cotton coverage also is great for an airy fresh breathable feel. They are great for lounging around. In particularly after several washings when they get that old t-shirt feel. Best thing next to being naked! The Jockey Elance bikini is a pair of underwear that will complete any collection.