If comfort is your primary concern, briefs are for you. The traditional brief offers most front, side, and back coverage of any other panty. A high-rise waist, its waistband rises to, or just above the navel, briefs are ideal for those seeking maximium coverage. Briefs also have a low, squared-off leg line.

There are a few styles that fall under the larger umbrella category of briefs:

Modern Briefs, like traditional briefs, offer full front and back coverage, but have a lower rise. Their waistbands sit a few inches below the natural waistline.

High-cut Briefs offer the same full coverage as traditional briefs, but have high-cut leg openings in front. The waistband sits at or just above your natural waistline.

French-cut Briefs have the highest-cut leg openings of all brief styles. The leg openings hit the highest point on the hip and are positioned more to the front of the panties than the standard high-cut brief. The waistband should sit at your natural waistline.

Control Briefs are meant to slim your tummy, bottom or upper thighs. They look like traditional or high-cut briefs, but feature control panels at the front, rear or both.