You spend no small amount of time thinking and planning your outfit. From bras to tops to shoes, it is no easy task to come up with the perfect look. Despite this, many of us make the mistake of never really thinking through our choice of bottoms.

The battle between comfort and support when it comes to panties for a woman is also one of personal preference. Some women love the freedom of a thong while others can’t stand the feeling. It is simply a matter of preference.

Much like bras, bottoms or panties come in a wide variety of styles. You wouldn’t think so at first glance, but they do. Let’s take a quick look at the styles and when you might use them in relation to other clothing or events.

The basic brief has to be our starting point. This is the staple for most women when it comes to the daily routine of life. The brief is usually a full support fit around the hips, pelvic bone and rear. It is very practical and comfortable, but not all that sexy.

The second foundation pillar in the bottoms arsenal is the bikini bottom. No, not the bathing suit. We are talking about a bottom that is more delicate, yet very comfortable. It can be modified to be sexier by going with string over hip versions.

A step up on the intimate scale from the full brief is the French cut. This is a comfortable brief that has a high leg cut allowing for shorts and skirts, but lots of upper support. Not quite a bikini look, but definitely headed in that direction.

How low can you go? These days, the low cut of jeans is making many wonder about the answer. You need bottoms, but don’t want them to show. Hipsters are the answer. These bottoms provide you with support, and a low cut waist that hides them below the cut of the jeans.

Like the look of a thong, but can’t stand the high riding uncomfortable sensation? Give a Tanga a try. It is essentially a thong, but with more back support. It is an attempt to combine the comfort of a regular bottom with the sexiness of a thong.

At the end of the day, what you wear can have a big impact on you. Try every style at least once to figure out what you like and then focus on your favorites. Still, always keep one of each type around in case you need it for a special occasion.