Thong Song
Let’s talk about what we’re all wearing under our yoga pants, or not wearing. Sorry guys, this might not be the content you were looking for today, or maybe it is!
About a year ago, I stood up to teach class and was suddenly consumed with annoyance my underwear. I just blurted it out: “Does anyone have underwear they actually love under yoga pants?” The responses were immediate, passionate, and came from all directions. Even the lone man in class had a recommendation (for his wife, to be fair).
What truly surprised me were the number of women across a wide range of ages, sizes, and styles who confidently said they go commando. It wasn't just the young and sporty crowd; some of the mature women I know were like, “Oh yeah, nothing under there.” Comfort has no demographic.
Then I took the question to a girls' night out. Same wide range of answers, but no one was convinced they had the perfect pair either. I realized this is a thing. So I did what any yoga teacher in a constant wardrobe of leggings would do, I bought a lot of underwear and tried them all.
This is not sponsored in any way. I paid for every single pair myself. No freebies. No brand partnerships. No #ad. Just one woman on a mission for underwear she could confidently teach Cat-Cow in without thinking twice. You’re welcome.
My testing spree included everything from influencer favorites to Amazon bestsellers. Here's the breakdown:
SKIMS "Fits Everybody" Thong – $18. Feels like a Kleenex. Too light, shifts around, ends up being a thong in the back and the front. Pass.
SKIMS Picot Thong – $20. Same light fabric, now with lace. Prettier, but same issue. Pass.
Voenxepn (Amazon) – $13.99 for 5. Great price, good wicking fabric, but the cut is off—too low-rise, too much movement.
Nuudii Thong – $22 each. Has a weird seam down the front and overall, just felt skimpy no matter the size.
Negative Underwear (3-pack for $68) – Soft and light, similar quality than SKIMS. I liked them for everyday, but not under yoga pants—too slidey.
Spanx Undie-tectable Thong – $24. High-waisted, but the waistband rolled down constantly. Not invisible and definitely not comfortable.
Hanky Panky Signature Lace Thong – $36. Pretty and well-loved, but the lace texture was too much under leggings.
JIV Athletics Thong – $35. Instagram-famous, supposedly "camel toe proof." That “proof” comes via extra crotch padding that feels like a tiny maxi pad. A big nope.
Lululemon InvisiWear Thong – $18. Laser cut, slides around. Possibly ordered too big, but still a no.
Lululemon Underease (3-pack for $54) – My old standby. They stay put, have a light seam, and are dependable. Still a fave.
Athleta Ritual Thong (3 for $35) – Great price, breathable, not raw-edged, and stayed put. Maybe.
Harper Wilde High-Waist Thong (3 for $36) – The winner. Higher waist, no bows, no weird seams, substantial enough to stay in place.
So where do I stand after this intense research project? 1) I’m on Team Thong. 2) I want high-rise undies that work with high-rise leggings—no awkward skin band between waistband and pant. 3) I hate laser-cut “invisible” styles that end up sliding around in weird ways. And 4) Comfort + containment = confidence. That’s the goal – to focus on your breathing and not your bunching.
Let me know your thoughts! Do you have the perfect brand that I didn’t try? AND if you try anything I mention here let me know.
XO
JK