17 Of The Best Thongs To Buy, According To Reviews

Throughout our years of following fashion, we’ve watched underwear trends fluctuate more precipitously than the proverbial whale tail. In the '90s, it was all about Kate in those Calvin Klein briefs; in the aughts, the literal rise of the barely-there, bedazzled g-string coincided with the downward descent of pant waistlines; in the current decade, granny-panty-esque cotton underwear from small-batch indie brands are center stage. One pair of drawers, however, has faithfully remained in our drawers throughout the ebb and flow of cheek coverage: the panty-line-preventing thong.Often muted in color, stretchy in composition, and (ideally) comfortable in wedgie-ness, the best thongs are there for us whether it’s laundry day or date night. While curb appeal is important for this type of underwear — browsing for mood-lifting prints and colorways is one of our favorite pastimes — we’re not going to swipe our cards until we know that the butt-floss in question is highly vouched for in categories like comfort, breathability, and durability. So for this edition of Hype Machine, we combed through the reviews and found the best thongs with the highest customer reviews.Welcome to Hype Machine, our hit-list of the top reviewed products across the web — according to a crowd of die-hard shoppers. Call this your 4-star & up only club, with entry granted by our devoted-to-the-goods shop editors.At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.Best Under-$10 ThongFor a thong that can be worn all day, every day, and with every outfit ( yep - leggings included!), consider this top-performing, low-rise pair from the popular underwear brand Parade. It's made from buttery-soft certified recycled yarns and adapts to the shape of your body without breaking the bank. The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars, and 1,060 reviews on Parade.comWhat They Are Saying: “I threw out all the other underwear away. Parade fits perfectly and stays true to size after laundry! The material feels nice and delicate on skin.” — Julia, Parade.com reviewerShop ParadeParade Universal Thong, $, available at ParadeBest Micro ThongKnown for its "second-skin" fit, the Fits Everybody Micro Thong comes in over ten colorways in sizes XXS-4X and features a t-back string that prevents panty lines.The Hype: 4.7 out of 5 stars, 129 reviews on Skims.comWhat They Are Saying: “In love with the micro thong!!! As soon as these went up for sale I was all here for it, I couldn’t get the size small that I wanted so I got the extra small and it’s just as cute and fits well. I got onyx since that’s the color my bf wanted to see me in the most and he loves it too! Can’t wait to get more!” — Vanessa T., Skims.com reviewerShop SkimsSkims Micro Thong, $, available at SkimsBest Luxury ThongAs if the feel-it-to-believe-it softness of this mid-rise thong from the Serena Williams-approved brand Commando wasn't enough, it's made from a stretch European modal that gives new meaning to the expression "fancy pants."The Hype: 5 out of 5 stars, and 5 reviews on Commando.comWhat They Are Saying: “FINALLY!! Just what I’ve been looking for! No show, nude panties with the perfect mid rise and a waist band that doesn’t dig!! These are perfection and I’ll be buying many more, thank you Commando!” — allynne76, Commando.com reviewerShop CommandoCommando Butter Mid-Rise Thong, $, available at CommandoBest Basic ThongIn true Everlane fashion, the transparent consumer brand’s signature thong is free of any frippery (including itchy tags) and rendered in super-smooth, supremely lightweight Supima cotton.The Hype: 4.77 out of 5 stars, and 939 reviews on Everlane.comWhat They Are Saying: “I don't think I have EVER been so excited about new underwear. They are super soft, but feel well made. They are low profile and don't show any lines. And they are luxurious in their simplicity the way that all Everlane products are. I have replaced all my everyday underwear with these!” — Alexis M., Everlane.com reviewerShop EverlaneEverlane The Cotton Thong, $, available at EverlaneBest Mesh ThongWith a lightweight mesh fabrication, sweltering panty-wearers swear by this barely-there thong, and offer high praise for the undies’ “thin-but-sturdy” and “airy” properties.The Hype: 4.6 out of 5 stars, and 32 reviews on Nordstrom.comWhat They Are Saying: “I have been getting On Gossamer panties for as long as I can remember. The colors are bright and do not fade. With this mesh material you can't even feel them. They really blend in, no lines with tight clothes. I recently discovered there are many styles, but my go to is always the thong.” — Lilyher, Nordstrom.com reviewerShop On Gossamer at NordstromOn Gossamer Hip G mesh Thong, $, available at NordstomBest Size-Inclusive ThongOur queen of incivility Rihanna has worked tirelessly to provide a