Hipster Panties

Hipster panties: what they are and where the name comes from

Hipsters are a below-the-waist cut: the band rests on the hips, the sides are wide and solid, rear coverage is full or nearly full, and the leg line is low and almost horizontal. The name comes from the hips they sit on, not from the subculture. Some catalogs use the older term hiphuggers for the same cut, and Julimex even keeps it in a product name. In mass-market lingerie the style took off together with low-rise jeans, which regular panties kept peeking out of.

Hipster, bikini, or boyshorts: where the lines run

The closest neighbors of hipsters sit on either side. A bikini has a narrow side, often just a strip, and a higher leg line. Boyshorts add a short leg that covers the top of the thigh. Hipsters stand in between, with a side that's already wide and solid while the leg stays open.

What separates them from slip briefs is mostly height: briefs sit at or just below the waist, hipsters sit noticeably lower.

Are hipsters and boyshorts the same thing?

No, though they get mixed up a lot. They share the wide side panel and the low rise, and the difference is in the leg. Boyshorts continue the fabric down the thigh as a short leg, hipsters end at the leg line. If you want maximum coverage, look at boyshorts; if you want a balance of coverage and lightness, hipsters are your cut.

Julimex and Sloggi hipsters in this catalog

The range rests on two brands with different philosophies. Seamless hipsters by Sloggi Zero Feel and Julimex, with laser-cut edges, are built for full invisibility under clothes, and their relatives live in the seamless panties section. Cotton Sloggi Go Crush styles in organic cotton come in three-packs, the simplest way to refresh an everyday rotation in one order. More bundles like that sit in the new panty sets section, and the fully natural base is gathered under cotton panties. Worth a separate mention is Julimex Mallow with its wide lace band, where a practical cut gets a decorative top.

Who hipsters suit and what to wear them with

The waistband is this cut's strongest feature.

It's wide and sits low, so it doesn't dig into the stomach whether you're sitting all day or just had lunch. That's why hipsters are a favorite for the office, classes, and long trips.

What should you wear hipster panties with?

Jeans, trousers, and skirts with a low or mid rise. The hipster band sits below the waist and never peeks out over the waistband of your clothes, which is what makes them the most logical choice under that cut. Under dresses and waist-high skirts, higher-rise styles work better, otherwise an empty gap is left between the two waistbands.

Who do hipster panties suit?

Anyone who values comfort without compromising the look. The wide sides don't pinch or leave horizontal marks, and the low rise doesn't argue with the stomach. The cut works well across body types, especially when you want a soft, low fit without too much exposure.

Hipster sizing

Measure your hips at the widest point and check the brand's chart, which the "check your size" button opens right on the product page. Hipsters sit lower than other cuts, so the habit of going by your briefs or bikini size can mislead here. If the chart puts you between sizes, take the larger one. A wide side holds better in a relaxed fit than in a stretched one.

How buying works

We ship from our European warehouse to most of the world, and every parcel gets a tracking number. FedEx courier delivery is available, with transit of 5 to 15 days depending on the country and method. Everything in the store is authentic and sourced from manufacturers and official distributors. The progressive discount reaches 15% and is counted from your cart total, so a three-pack is already noticeably cheaper than buying singles.

Can hipster panties be exchanged or returned?

Not if the item is free of defects: panties are next-to-skin underwear, which is excluded from exchange and return for hygiene reasons, as is standard for lingerie retailers. Manufacturing defects are returned without any fuss. That's why it's worth checking the size chart before checkout, and the full rules live on the exchange and return page.

The rest of the cuts are gathered in the main women's panties catalog.