Lingerie for Men – What is it all About?
Well, 300 years ago it would have not have seemed so strange. In the 17th Century (and long back into history), men followed nature and were the pea****s of fashion. Luxury of design and fabric were as often seen on men as women – and men were happy to wear bright colours, tight fitting costumes and clothing that would enhance their assets (all to attract the ladies – and put other suitors in the shade). And if the cod-piece is anything to go by, under garments would probably have equally contributed to enhance and ornament the male form.So what changed? John Flugel, back in the 30s, had a theory in his seminal work, The Psychology of Clothes. He coined the term “The Great Masculine Renunciation” to describe the historical phenomenon at the end of the 18th century, when menswear stopped using brilliant colours and refined forms, which became reserved for women's clothing. This was a major turning point in the history of clothing, when men relinquished their claim to adornment and beauty in fashion. Clothing became sober and dark and the ladies asserted their monopoly on luxury of design in all forms of clothing. Whilst women’s wear was designed to flatter and seduce, men retreated into austerity and the dull.
Perhaps a change in attitudes to underwear began in the 1980s – the transition to underwear becoming something that men began to pay attention to. Ultimately, underwear has become outerwear in recent years.
Marky Mark was very willing to show his abs and the all-important designer label of his pants’ waistband. The saggers show pretty much the majority of their pants. Now no-one would be seen dead in the gym changing room in Y-fronts. Even traditionally-styled boxers are losing their ubiquity. Celebrities pioneered and reinforced the changes in men’s attitude to underwear fashion. David Beckham has several times to modelled pants; many celebrities now have their own underwear ranges. A survey a few years ago by Debenhams showed the average 23-year-old buying up to 31 pairs of pants a year and even 40-year-olds buying up to 12 a year (reported in The Guardian).
On the catwalk, designers are breaking down traditional boundaries, with lace, mesh and beautiful designs becoming more common. Versace and DSquaredhave shown lace pants.
British designers, like Jaiden & Rasharn, are also experimenting in lace.
There has long been an underground trend in men trying on their lady’s panties. Many men have over the years (perhaps with a slight sense of guilt or transgression) admired the design, fabrics and sheer sensuality of ladies’ underwear.
But beautiful lingerie is no longer reserved for ladies.
The main fashion bloggers have commented on the trend. Men-Style-Fashion reported that “the power of underwear and how it makes us feel is important to understand. Over the years men like to show part of their underwear and the label they own while wearing jeans. Nice feeling underwear gives you a good ego boost. It shows you care about every part of your wardrobe …From the bedroom perspective men enjoy women in their lace lingerie so it should create the same effect for us? If you are looking to try a new trend go for it.”
Men Style Fashion http://www.menstylefashion.com/
The main men’s underwear blog, The Underwear Expert, has also run a piece on “the latest men’s fashion trend to take a cue from the other side of the gender divide … lace underwear made especially for men. Though the trend is far from mainstream, it’s definitely worth discussing. It’s out there and very well could be coming to a man near you!
Though considered a behind-closed-doors taboo, a subculture of men have long gotten their kicks from the same lacy styles that drive their lady friends wild. Sheer, lightweight and undoubtedly sexy; what’s not to love about lace? Men cite every reason in the book for going with lace, from the barely there feeling to the breathability, the sheer texture, and even the fact that it’s just plain sexy and they like exploring their fetishes”. The trend is catching on with several designers, who are “tip-toeing into lace territory providing men a chance to learn what women have known for years: lace is awesome! Just consider just how many of today’s popular men’s underwear styles started in women’s wear: high-cut briefs, bikinis, thongs and G-strings all started as predominantly for women and now they’re a huge section of the men’s underwear industry.”
The Underwear Expert http://www.underwearexpert.com/
There has long been an underground trend in men trying on their lady’s panties. Many men have over the years (perhaps with a slight sense of guilt or transgression) admired the design, fabrics and sheer sensuality of ladies’ underwear.
But beautiful lingerie is no longer reserved for ladies.
The main fashion bloggers have commented on the trend. Men-Style-Fashion reported that “the power of underwear and how it makes us feel is important to understand. Over the years men like to show part of their underwear and the label they own while wearing jeans. Nice feeling underwear gives you a good ego boost. It shows you care about every part of your wardrobe …From the bedroom perspective men enjoy women in their lace lingerie so it should create the same effect for us? If you are looking to try a new trend go for it.”
Men Style Fashion http://www.menstylefashion.com/
The main men’s underwear blog, The Underwear Expert, has also run a piece on “the latest men’s fashion trend to take a cue from the other side of the gender divide … lace underwear made especially for men. Though the trend is far from mainstream, it’s definitely worth discussing. It’s out there and very well could be coming to a man near you!
Though considered a behind-closed-doors taboo, a subculture of men have long gotten their kicks from the same lacy styles that drive their lady friends wild. Sheer, lightweight and undoubtedly sexy; what’s not to love about lace? Men cite every reason in the book for going with lace, from the barely there feeling to the breathability, the sheer texture, and even the fact that it’s just plain sexy and they like exploring their fetishes”. The trend is catching on with several designers, who are “tip-toeing into lace territory providing men a chance to learn what women have known for years: lace is awesome! Just consider just how many of today’s popular men’s underwear styles started in women’s wear: high-cut briefs, bikinis, thongs and G-strings all started as predominantly for women and now they’re a huge section of the men’s underwear industry.”
The Underwear Expert http://www.underwearexpert.com/
Now, don’t be mistaken, Mensline underwear is lingerie for men. For those who may have surreptitiously tried on their lady’s underwear, they will have found they don’t quite fit the male form, and something is always left, shall we say, hanging. Our pants are cut and styled for the male form – but we borrow the styles and designs, the fabric and feel, the luxury and sensuality of the most exquisite ladies underwear to make a complete garment. Comfortable to wear – and utterly seductive. So, don’t feel embarrassed about it – three thousand years of history can’t be underestimated.
Relax in your enjoyment of our lingerie – and ENJOY!
