Thong: the different varieties for all women

The thong is one of the lightest undergarments that a woman can have in her wardrobe, and can be used either as an undergarment or as a swimsuit depending on the beliefs and definition of modesty of a particular location. It may also be worn for traditional occasion and ceremonies by members of either sex. For example, sumo wrestlers use thongs which are considered as convenient considering how the game is played. Also, the traditional Brazilian carnival sees women dress in a variety of thongs during the occasion. Today, the thong continues to serve both sexes and especially women as an everyday wear, as has been the case for hundreds of years. From the front, the thong may resemble an ordinary bikini bottom. However, the back section is reduced to a minimum that is meant to cover the genitals, anus, pubic hair and the perineum section. The buttock cheeks are left completely uncovered. The back is typically made of a thin waistband that is attached to a thin strip of material at the middle of the waistband, before it sinks down between the buttock cheeks. The diversity in language has seen the term ‘.thong’ being used as a descriptive term for other type of garments including body stocking, bodysuits and one piece swimsuits in a number of contexts. This may include terms like, a “thong backed” swimsuit.

The G-string is one type of undergarment whose back is made up of only a fabric string that should be elastic for the wearer’s comfort. Over the years, the two terms, G-string and thong have been used interchangeably but should generally be used to refer to two distinct designs of undergarments. There are many other styles of the thong that come in different materials, functions, thicknesses and for different body shapes. Since the rare section is what makes the thong a unique item as compared to other undergarments, the fabric used, size and extent of coverage also create differences in the types of the thong.

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Today, with advancement in technology the diversity in the fashion industry and many other factors, the thong has evolved in terms of functionality and design and this has enable many designers to come up with a variety of thongs, most of which are inclined more on fashion while still maintaining a bit of functionality, as opposed to earlier versions which were strictly designed for functionality. A number of high class designers including famous names like Calvin Klein have managed to bring into the market some of the best designs of the thong for both men and women alike, though a majority of thongs by Calvin Klein underwear are designed in favor of women than men. Many other designers have flocked the market with different varieties of the thong, some of which are simple step ups of popular thongs especially for women. DKNY intimate is also a popular fashion house with some of the most popular designs you can find in the market today. Thongs by DKNY intimate bring in a sense of closure with a bit of sexiness as opposed to having the erotic look.

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As mentioned earlier, the G-string is a style of the thong that is designed to include an elastic string going round, as opposed to a strip of fabric. The elastic string goes round to connect the pouch at the front and the rare waist band. The G-string has been in existence since the early years of the 1920’s having been widely used by exotic dancers and strippers over the decades during their performance in strip clubs. The G-string is today one of the scantiest thong varieties a woman can wear. Different cultures refer to it using different names, though the “but-floss” is the most common. The “Rio-thong” is also a common term used to refer to the thong, as it is a common feature among many women on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro and many other beaches along the Bahamas. The G-string can be decorated with beads and ruffles to help change how the simplest type of G-string would look like so as to suit the specific occasion as well as the user’s preference. The G-string, just like many other thong varieties can be used as swimwear, but also as lingerie as is the case with many designers today.

The T-back is also similar to the G-string in design, with a slight different in a few details. The T-back comes with waistband ties over each hip, and many designers today have chosen this thong variety for their swimwear and bikini designs as opposed to simple lingerie. However, it hasn’t been limited to swimwear designs, as some fashion houses have over the years come up with T-back lingerie and undergarment designs. The T-back has a piece of garment designed as a triangle covering the front part of the wearer’s crotch, right between the legs. This garment is quite small, though larger is size as compared to that of the G-string. The garment is also made of thin fabric that should be elastic for a comfortable wear, as the complete garment is quite form-fitting in itself. The T-back has been mostly in a diaper fashion as it fits the garment right between the legs and also tying the waistband on either sides of the bottom.

The V-string is another popular version of the thong and many consider it a different version of the G-string. The V-string is designed to come with a split piece of elastic fabric on the back side that resembles the letter “V” that attaches to the waistband. The main aim of this design is to allow for great uninterrupted movement without having to displace the strip that rests between the buttocks. This also helps to keep the waist band from shift when on the move, which can result to discomfort. The V-string is a common style used for one piece swimsuits for women. As compared to the G-string, the designs are quite similar, only that the V-string offers the user much more coverage and closure. The V-string has also been used for the design of lingerie by a number of designers as well as fashion houses.

The C-string is a new entry into the world of thongs and scanty undergarment, whose design is simply meant for visual pleasure more than the ordinary undergarment functionalities. The C-string is actually designed for the female anatomy, though it is preferred more by men, as lingerie that use the C-string are currently some of the sexiest in the market. The C-string is basically a thong without strings. The strapless design is one of the most unique to have come as a blessing for women. The C-string is more similar to the G-string in the sense that it covers the front part of the crotch with a small piece of fabric that falls between the thighs, where it narrows to a piece of fabric over the genitals. This extends to a thin strip that fits between the buttocks. Depending on the design of a specific C-string the rare strip may sink into the buttock cheeks, or may simply float above the buttocks. Since the complete fabric is free of a waist band to support the front and back sections, an internal frame is fitted into the garment and this is what curves to form the “C” shape, giving the thong its name. This frame also helps to keep the garment in place when put on.

The Tanga is another variety of the thong that has much contrast as compared to the G-string. The Tanga covers a much larger area as compared to the G-string and any other style of the thong. The front part of the crotch is completely covered using a fabric, while that back part comes with a high cut that curves up only a few inches above the butt. Different designs of the Tanga may slightly cover the upper part of the buttock cheeks. The cheeky style of the thong is much similar to the Tanga, and is one of the most conservative styles of the thong available in the market today. The cheeky thong covers a little more area as compared to other styles of the thong, especially on the front part of the crotch, around the waist and over the butt cheek. Different designs may sink between the buttocks as it moves down between the thighs. The Tanga and cheeky are styles used more for undergarment functionality as opposed to fashionable garments meant to create sexual enticement. The Rio is also a thong style that is slowly gaining popularity among women. The Rio resembles high cut bikini briefs and may be an option as a considerable transitional garment for women who are willing to join the thong world, from the more conservative undergarment section.

With so much for women to choose from, the choice of the thong lies squarely with the owner of the crotch; you. Comfort overshadows style when it comes to choice, but with the level of freedom brought out by the thong, the considerations are actually limitless.