Go invisi-thong! (American Apparel Cotton Spandex Jersey Invisi-Thong)

Member Name: springychicky

Product:	American Apparel Cotton Spandex Jersey Invisi-Thong
Date:	27/06/09 (44 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Bright colours, good fit, not too visible under clothes.

Disadvantages: Quite expensive.

American Apparel is a store that's really taken off in the UK in the recent years. They have simple but funky and innovative designs, with a range of products that you won't really find elsewhere. I have recently discovered the American Apparel underwear range, which was something I didn't really notice in stores at first.

The AA underwear is fairly plain - you won't find any whimsical lacy numbers here. The designs and colours are far more urban and street in style. There are some patterns, but not floral, think more zebra or leopard print or shiny metallic! The invisi-thongs come in a large range of colours, all bright and unpatterned as far as I could see. There's everything from fuschia to black, yellow, and blues, so something for everyone.

The biggest question though with underwear - is it comfortable? Well I find the invisi-thong extremely comfortable. The edges are not turned under and hemmed, but rather just overlocked around the edges, which means that they sit really flat to your skin. The fabric used is smooth and has good elasticity, although retains a cottony feel, so it seems to breathe well. The height of the leg is perfect I think, and the underpants also sit at a good height just below the hip bone - not so tiny that you feel like you're not wearing anything, but low enough that you could wear it with any hipster jeans etc.

Since the AA claim that this thong is "invisi" it stands to resaon that we have a visibility under clothes test! I would say that truly invisible panties are pretty much a figment of clothing designer's imaginations, but I do have a quite form-fitting dress that I can only wear my most minimal underwear with, and the invisi-thong does fit that bill. I wouldn't say it's any better than some of the other brands of seamless underwear that I've tried but it certainly isn't any worse.

The only disadvantage is the price - at 10 quid, I find these pretty expensive for what is essentially a very small piece of fabric, with no embellishments and no fancy sewing. That said, AA are a fairly ethical company and claim not to use any sweat-shop labour. In fact, I understand that all of their goods are manufactured in a workshop in LA. So perhaps the price is justified.

Summary: Definitely worth a try.