Guys' Underwear Blog

By Valdamar

Christmas time is here again! It’s the time when Mariah Carey’s Christmas albums are played in my car non-stop for a month. Actually two this year, they went in November 1^st.

It’s also time to start looking presents if you have put it off this far. So what do you buy the men in your life? Underwear! True, underwear has been the butt of a lot of bad gift jokes throughout the years. But that has been because underwear for a long time really wasn’t that exciting; in particular men’s underwear.

Now, however, men’s underwear is sexy, cool and something we want. Here at the GUB we have looked at a few categories, including types of men, and we have put together some things to think about when purchasing underwear for a man.

Why underwear can make a great present

Many men (though it is hard to believe) don’t care much about their underwear, although it in fact says so much about their personality. We know this from this recent survey.

A pair of unusual, eye-catching and sexy undies can be just the thing to kick-start a man’s underwear drawer. It can be an introduction into the world of underwear fashion. Also, this type of gift is as much for the actual recipient as for the giver, if he/she is lucky enough to get to see them on.

We took a poll, on our Facebook page, asking “how would you like underwear for Christmas? (nice underwear)” out of 178, 106 people said “I would LOVE to get underwear for Christmas”, and 33 said “I wouldn‘t mind getting underwear for Christmas“. Only 19 said “don’t buy me underwear for Christmas”. Of course looking at the audience, you underwear lovers, this may be a little biased although I did get a lot of my friends in on the poll, too.

But given the modern trend in underwear fashion, quality and the appeal it has attained underwear is no longer a joke of a present to give. As a matter of fact it can be down right wonderful!

Best online stores for buying underwear

I must say it’s hard to find a bad underwear store, although I have before which we will talk about later. There are a lot of stores out there so you have a lot of options. So look around and have fun.

A few things to look for are the overall professional layout of the site. It doesn’t need to be overly flashy nor extravagant but it should look like someone cared when they put it together. Also check the details, like shipping. Some sites may offer you great deals but then make up for it by charging you really high shipping prices.

With the huge variety out there and the differences in all our underwear tastes it’s hard for us to tell you what is the best store to shop. So look around and enjoy the underwear options. But here are a few on lines shops we at the Guys Underwear Blog have enjoyed shopping:

skivviesmensunderwear.com – Great selection of fashionable fun underwear offering more than just their own Skivvies brand, a lot more!

internationaljock.com – Athletic gear and underwear with that sporty look. Lot’s of styles, brands and great undies.

jockstrapcentral.com – Best stop for the jock strap lovers. Plus some great pictures. I love the fact that they have a diversity in their models. Look at the pics and get some great jocks.

escollection.es – A suave European sleek look with a masculine romp thrown in. Athletic wear, swim wear and underwear.

alphamaleundies.com – Great variety of underwear with a glamorous flare and a section just for the leather/latex look. Great special going on now refunding shipping for store credit!

underbriefs.com – A highly professional site that carry loads of our favorite brands, offers free shipping in the US and provides excellent customer service. You can even save 25 % on 2(x)ist right now.

undergear.com – The classic trendy catalogue we all looked at while discovering our obsession for underwear has their own underwear line and so much more here.

n2nbodywear.com – N2N certainly has a style we have all come to recognize.

freshpair.com – From your everyday standards to high style, plus free shipping and it’s fast. Great site for men and women.

deadgoodundies.com – The UK’s premiere underwear store for men.

So what kind of underwear do you buy the man or men in your life? Here are our recommendations based on the following types of men.

…The Athlete

Your mind may automatically go to Under Armour, Nike or some kind of athletic gear. Most likely your athlete already has this underwear and it may come across as the typical underwear he already has. Give him something sporty and fun that’s useful but also good for just showing off. Try a designer jock or a sports brief.

We recently tried out the ES Collection towel jockstrap, it was actually very comfortable, with wide straps and a towel-like fabric for the pouch. It provided just fine support and was a nice alternative to regular cotton jockstraps for when you go running: http://www.escollection.es/for_men/product.php?id_product=265

…The Promiscuous Flirt (our nice way of saying whore)

The name that comes to mind first is Gregg Homme. They have a lot of ultra sexy sheer undies that are just made to show off and high light your sexy side. On our Facebook page I (Val) recently posted a picture of myself in the Gregg Homme Glam Thong, that is a great thong for you guys who “get around”.

Another option is the Skivvies Squadron Sheer Brief or the 472 Net Boxer from the ES Collection. Sheer is a good choice for these guys, or skimpy; possibly both! The AussieBum Bulge-Boosters also work well for your promiscuous friends.

http://www.skivviesmensunderwear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_172&products_id=1104&zenid=7d2672267f175f7f2a6c878a8e38e9dd

http://www.escollection.es/for_men/product.php?id_product=143

…The Funny Man

If you want fun, statement-kind-of-undies something along the lines of Piss & Vinegar and Ginch Gonch. They do the “cartoon” category better than most, and it’s the Disney kind. I would find something colorful and that stands out. Although I am not a fan of the name “Piss & Vinegar” the Ewh series by them is a lot of fun!

You may want to go a little against the obvious as a clown he is going to expect a lot of gag gifts and may take underwear as such. Try underwear that are sexy yet are not to be taken too seriously. Try Croota, they usually fit the sexy yet fun category.

http://www.beyondbigbranding.com/categories/Piss-%26-Vinegar/Super-EWH-Lads/

…The Intellectual

Here, you probably want to go for something classic and masculine. Think Ristefsky Macheda briefs, Armani, Jake Joseph, and perhaps Jack Adams. Also, the trunks from Diego Barberi. And finally, some of the basic styles from 2(x)ist. You may also want to look at a different side of this man. If you know him well maybe you see his sense of humor or his sexy side come out. Underwear is about that inner character get him something that reflects that side of him maybe only few people see.

http://underbriefs.com/p-157-2xist-essential-contour-pouch-brief.aspx

…The Baggy Boxer man

The first thing you want to get this man is a card that reads “Does your mother still buy your underwear”? So unless you are his mother, do not buy him a pair of baggy boxers! Be the one to introduce this guy to style and the world of adult men’s underwear of the 21^st century. Get him something along the lines of a boxer brief. Don’t jump straight to a thong, or bikini; that will just turn him off from change completely. Take it slow.

Try the Freedom boxer from aussieBum is actually an interesting, modern take on the classic boxer. It has the loose fit that allows for your stuff to sway freely, yet they are more trunk-like and not as big and long-legged as an old school pair of boxers. I find them damn sexy, too!

Another great place to look is at Pull-In. They offer two styles of underwear the boxer (actually a boxer brief) and the shorty (more of a square cut). Both look great, are stylish and roomy providing the comfort and freedom this guy wants. And Pull-In offers literally hundreds of different styles to choose from.

http://www.aussiebum.eu.com/en/underwear/1710/boxer%20blue%20v2/

http://www.pull-in.com/

…The “Generic Undies” Guy

If you fall into this category, you need to look to alternatives that are almost as cheap, but way more sexy and trendy. Look to 2(x)ist’s Essential range. Here, briefs start at just $14 – recession or no recession, everyone can afford that. Or go to Target and look for 2xists Evolve line of underwear.

If you are buying for this guy make sure you introduce him to a higher quality of underwear fabric. 100% cotton feels good at first, but after a while of wear gets all saggy and loose. Give him some stylish undies that have that touch of spandex or lycra, they have the same great breathability yet retain their support and shape all day. Or if you really want to give him something that will wow him look for something made from bamboo fibers like the Naked collection from Andrew Christian or for a eloquent classic look Jake Joseph. They will never go back to the cheap stuff.

http://shop.2xist.com/Essential

http://www.jakejosephco.com/

… The guy who has 1,000 pairs of underwear

Now, we are talking. This is the category where us underwear blogger fall in. So if you love us and want to buy us a Christmas present listen up. Skip the mundane or underwear you would wear everyday. Buy this guy (ME) something special, a novelty, underwear he would wear for show to an underwear party or for his special someone after a hot date. Get him something out of the ordinary and playful. If you see something and think to yourself “oh my God, who would wear that”, it was probably made for this guy. Here are our underwear wishes.

JAY: “My newest fetish are singlets. Not your everyday wrestling-kind, but bottoned-up cotton ones like this from ES Collection: It’s HOT and different, and very suitable for the winter months”.

VALDAMAR: “I want an athlete to sign his lucky jock strap and send it to me! Yeah I’m a freak. I think for Christmas I would like some a crazy, sexy, fun jock strap. Maybe one of the models at Jock Strap Central will send me hi signed jock strap! Lol”.

http://www.escollection.es/for_men/product.php?id_product=239 .

What Underwear NOT to Give as a Present

Don’t give plain, old school tighty whities. Nothing says lack of effort than something like that. Avoid any multi packs of underwear, even if they are nice underwear it just looks bad. Just like any other present it’s the thought that counts so make sure you find a pair of underwear that matches the guy you are giving it to. Make sure you can state why this pair of underwear will fit this guy, if you can’t think of a specific reason then it may not be the right pair.

Things to Avoid When Shopping

Avoid paying full price! All the underwear stores have regular sales. Sign up for their newsletters or check the underwear blogs (like ours) so that you know when you can the underwear you want with a big discount.

Avoid impulse buying, in particularly on the internet. Shop around, look for comparable items and make sure you check out various websites before deciding on a purchase. Again a great resource are the underwear blogs. Often new items, specials and other information about underwear is featured and you can find a good number of on line retailers listed.

Bad Shopping Experiences

It’s rare to have a bad experience shopping. But it can happen, I have a story to tell you guys but will have to wait for another time. But here are a few tips.

Make sure to check sizing. Sizes can vary a lot across brands. The worst thing is when you have to send back a great pair of undies because of a bad size choice.

Another thing is to remember to factor in shipping. There are sites that boast having great sales yet after you add the shipping costs the total is far from a good deal. So when comparing remember to look at the cost of shipping.

Order early, if you want these undies for Christmas order NOW! You may have issues come up and you may need to make adjustments. Unexpected things come up and you need to give yourself time.

HAPPY UNDERWEAR CHRISTMAS! Undies are a great gift, the perfect stocking stuffer. Remember the right choice makes it the perfect gift. So think about the man and find him the right pair of underwear for him. Keep a watch out on our blog for sales and discounts offering you the best underwear available for the men in your life and yourself. Not just now, underwear also makes a great Birthday present or gift for any occasion. Happy shopping Gubbers and remember my jock strap and Jay’s singlet!