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Best cute seamless underwear
Sloggi Zero Feel Bliss High Leg Brief
Pros
Made from a figure-hugging, comfortable material
Available in white too
Cons
A little on the pricey side
Some may prefer a smooth finish as opposed to lace
Featuring a 360° stretch material, these bottoms have a gorgeous lace design that won’t sabotage your next figure-hugging 'fit, keeping you free from a VPL no matter what you’re wearing. Add the matching bra for double the imperceptible goodness.
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| Size range: | XS-XXL |
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| Customer review: | “Loved the two pairs I purchased. They are so comfy.” |
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Best period seamless underwear
Modibodi Seamfree Thong
Pros
They provide absorption for spotting or discharge
They are a comfortable fit with no VPL
Cons
A little on the pricey side
These black pants are capable of keeping you leak-free on your period. Made from a super-soft, VPL free, recyclable material, they have enough absorption equal to one tampon. So not only to they make your period 10 times easier, they’re also helping to protect the planet too.
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Best sloggi high waist brief
Sloggi Zero Feel 2.0 High Waist Brief
Pros
Invisible and smooth fit under clothes
Ultra‑comfortable, lightweight feel
If you love Sloggi (I mean, who doesn’t?) but want a brief with a smooth finish as opposed to lace, these Zero Feel 2.0 High Waist Briefs are the perfect pick. Made from a recyclable, stretchy material, they sit sung around your booty without causing any VPL.
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| Size range: | XS-XXL |
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| Customer review: | “Just love them” |
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best string seamless underwear
Ann Summers Sexy Lace Crotcheless String
Pros
Pretty design
No VPL
Cons
Not suitable for people that find G-strings uncomfortable
This G-String is for the bold and the brave, so if that’s you, step right up. It’s also crotchless – the perfect way to spice up your underwear drawer with something that’s functional and sexy.
Key Specifications:
| Size range: | UK 6-24 |
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| Customer review: | “Gorgeous string, wears well, so comfortable looks amazing and sexy.” |
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best activewear seamless underwear
Alo Yoga Airbrush invisible thong
Pros
Suitable for exercise
Nude
Cons
On the expensive side
Finding imperceptible underwear for under your activewear ain’t easy, and Alo knows it. That’s why the brand designed these invisible panties. With a second-skin feel and made from breathable fabric that’s odourless, they’re just the way we like 'em.
Key Specifications:
| Size range | XXS-XL |
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| Customer review: | “Very soft and comfortable. No panty lines. A little pricey.” |
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best high-waist seamless underwear
Boux Avenue Seamless microfibre high waist briefs
Pros
High-waisted
Lightweight coverage
Cons
Brief style isn’t for everyone
Luxuriously lightweight with seamless coverage, these briefs offer support without feeling constrictive. You won’t have had to ditch your undies to ditch the outline.
Key Specifications:
| Size range | UK 6-18 |
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| Customer review: | “You definitely cannot see them. They are nice and high and don’t fall down. They wash well.“ |
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best Selfridges seamless underwear
Hanro Seamless midi stretch-cotton briefs
Pros
Cotton gusset
Cons
Expensive
Having already sold out before, Hanro’s seamless stretch-cotton briefs are in high demand. Best be quick if you want to experience them in all their invisible glory for yourself!
Best nude seamless underwear
SKIMS High-waisted thong
Pros
Built-in shapewear
Cotton gusset
Wide, smoothing waistband
Cons
On the pricey side
SKIMS’ underwear is just as noteworthy as its shapewear. Better yet? It’s not just available in one skin tone. Hallelujah!
Key Specifications:
| Size range | XXS-4X |
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| Customer review: | “Comfortable with perfect amount of compression.” |
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best seamless underwear briefs
H&M 3-pack invisible thong briefs
Pros
Good colour range
Affordable – and available in a three pack
There’s always that one pair of knickers that is so comfy and reliable that you’re motivated to stay up to date with your washing just so that you can wear them more often. The good news is that once you slip one of these soft, seamless bottoms on and realise it’s one such pair, you’ll have three identical briefs remaining.
Key Specifications:
| Size range | XS-XL |
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| Customer review: | “Very comfortable. Elegant fit follows the body contour well for fitted items.” |
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best lace seamless underwear
Hunkemoller Lace back invisible thong
Pros
Super-affordable
6 colours available
Sizes regularly restocked
Cons
Sizes sell out quickly
Hunkemöller’s flirty take on the invisible thong comes in a gorgeous pink shade with an itsy-bitsy lace back. Slip them on to put the finishing touches on your form-fitting date outfit. You’re welcome.
Key Specifications:
| Size range | XS-XL |
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| Customer review: | “Lovely fabric and comfortable for everyday.” |
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Best shaping bodysuit
H&M Firm shape Sculpting Thong body
Pros
Supports and sculpts
Seamless finish under clothes
Cons
May roll at the waist
H&M, what would we do without you, eh? Always on hand to provide us with *literally* everything we need (like this shaping bodysuit available up to size XL) – we can’t thank you enough.
Key Specifications:
| Size: | XS-XL |
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| Customer review: | “So figure hugging. Tight stretchy material and is so flattering on stomach area.” |
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best seamless hipster underwear
Everlane The invisible high-rise hipster
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Pros
Smooth and comfortable every day fit
Cons
Higher price point
Whether you’re in the mood for a high-rise hipster or a high-rise thong, Everlane has your invisible-intimates needs sorted.
Key Specifications:
| Size: | XXS-XXL |
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| Customer review: | “Love these panties - feels and looks like I’m wearing nothing at all!” |
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Best high-leg seamless underwear
H&M 3-pack invisible Brazilian briefs
Pros
Comes in a pack of three
Affordable
Cons
Don’t offer any shaping
This H&M set addresses the occasional issue that can occur when wearing a low-waisted thong. If it’s too tight (or even if it’s not), the material can dig in at your waistline, creating a bumpy silhouette. A smoothing high waist means problem solved.
Key Specifications:
| Size: | XS-XL |
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| Customer review: | “Love these they are so silky they are very pleasant to wear. Will definitely buy in the other colour.” |
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best seamless black bodysuit underwear
SKIMS Seamless sculpt mid thigh bodysuit
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Pros
Sculpts and smooths
Strong tummy compression
Adjustable straps
Cons
Pricey option
Kim Kardashian continues to be the queen of shapewear, and her billion-dollar empire is a must for combatting those pesky VPLs. This sculpting SKIMS bodysuit doesn’t just flatten the edges in the pant department but shapes your whole body too.
Key Specifications:
| Size: | XXS-4X |
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| Customer review: | “Was a bit hard to put on but once it’s in, it’s so comfortable! Makes your bum look so sexy and round. Love this colour as well! Worth the hype.” |
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Best low-rise seamless underwear
Intimissimi Seamless Cotton Briefs
Pros
Affordable
Made of soft cotton
Cons
Some may not like the low-rise fit
Wearing low-rise jeans? You’re gonna need some low-ride underwear to go with them because going commando in denim is never a good idea. This pair are cotton and come in 14 cute colours.
Key Specifications:
| Size: | S-XL |
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| Customer review: | “They are super comfy and no VPL when lying flat against the skin. Good cotton underwear.” |
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best lace-trimmed seamless underwear
Lounge 'Worth The Wait' Thong
Pros
Comes with a pretty lace design
Available in a range of shades
Cons
Not as effective for shaping
Bye-bye, bog-standard seamless underwear. This gorge pair from Lounge are trimmed with delicate lace and a little charm. Very, very cutesy, we approve.
Key Specifications:
| Size: | XS-XXL |
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| Customer review: | “Love these, love the fit, comfortable.” |
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Best invisible underwear
Agent Provocateur Paige thong
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Pros
Flattering fit, made with a high-shine material
Invisible under clothing and comfortable to wear
Cons
Pricey!
Whilst not technically seamless, bonded finishes on the waist and leg mean you’ll have a tough time spotting this high-shine thong. Hey, if Agent Provocateur says they’re invisible under clothing, we believe it.
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Best seamless underwear set
Nudea The TENCEL™ high leg brief
Pros
Made from a soft and breathable fabric
Flattering high leg cut
Cons
More on the expensive side compared to other basics
This seamless brief and bralette are the kind you’re going to want to lounge around the house in for the whole day. Did we mention they’re made from plant-based Tencel™ too? Sustainability at its softest.
Key Specifications:
| Size: | XS-XXL |
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| Customer review: | “I love this fabric. Flattering cut, doesn’t ride up, works well under jeans.” |
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best seamless black underwear
Spanx Undie-tectable jersey briefs
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Comfortable every day fit
Cons
Doesn’t offer tummy control
We love a play on words almost as much as we love underwear that is actually undetectable. There’s also a lace and high-waisted thong for those who can’t get enough of this range.
Key Specifications:
| Size: | XS-XL |
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| Customer review: | “Very comfortable and actually are undetectable.” |
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Sophie Leen is the Bookings Editor for Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK. She specialises in creating fashion and shopping content across both digital and print platforms, as well as producing all of our fashion editorial photoshoots, which have included our digital cover with Olly Alexander and our curve influencer’s letter to the high street story. Sophie also looks after our Try Before You Train franchise where our team have tested and reviewed over 100 gymwear items.

Courtney Smith is Fashion Assistant at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, where she works across both print and digital. She has been in the fashion industry for over nine years, initially as a model and later as a fashion assistant and writer in media. When she is not assisting on shoots with the likes of Tom Daley and Raye or bringing about a surge in online hula hoop sales, she can be found at the ponds getting in some quality time with her one true love: swimwear.
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