How to wear yoga pants without underwear lines
Whether you’re wearing yoga pants for a yoga class, other exercises, or just everyday wear, you have probably struggled with how to wear yoga pants without underwear lines.
No one wants their panty lines showing. With all the different types of underwear out there, finding the right undergarment can be overwhelming.
Tight yoga pants don’t leave a lot to the imagination. It can get tricky to hide underwear under skin-tight workout gear. Especially if you are a woman who appreciates regular underwear and values comfort.
How to Prevent Panty Lines with Yoga Pants
The struggle with visible panty lines (also known as VPL) is real. The seamless look you’re going for is possible though, with the right kind of underwear and type of fabric.
To make the battle against VPL easier for you, we’ve put together a list of great options for wearing yoga pants without underwear lines.
Should you wear underwear under yoga pants?
Perhaps the solution can be found in not wearing any underwear at all. This option definitely won’t be right for everyone, but apparently, it is quite common in yoga practice to skip the underwear altogether.
The type of yoga pants you wear in this case will definitely matter. The fabric will make direct contact with your private parts and put you at a higher risk for bacterial infections, yeast infections, as well as the dreaded camel toe from the crotch of workout leggings.
In yoga class, you end up with sweaty clothes and could end up with skin irritation if you’re not wearing the right fabric to protect yourself. You’ll need a high-quality material that is both breathable and tightly woven enough to not be see-through when you move and bend.
A synthetic material that wicks moisture away is always a great choice, especially if you aren’t wearing underwear. Dry clothes are important for sanitary reasons when you’re not wearing any underwear.
Moisture-wicking material from higher-end athletic-wear brands will likely be the best option as far as quality goes so you don’t end up with see-through yoga pants while wearing no underwear.
Choosing the right fit for underwear
If going commando is not for you, you can make wearing underwear with your yoga pants work. The first and most important consideration when it comes to disguising underwear lines under clothing like yoga pants is the fit of your underwear.
If your underwear is too tight there will be unsightly indents on your sides from the elastic band squeezing you. If your underwear is too large there will be bulky fabric with nowhere to go.
Tight clothes like yoga pants just exasperate these issues. Your underwear should fit perfectly if you’re going to wear a pair of yoga pants over them.
Choosing the right underwear to wear under yoga pants
The style of underwear and the different materials available do make a difference in the visibility of the outline of your undergarments. There are many different styles of underwear to choose from and the best for this situation may depend on your body type.
Thongs
Thongs are overall the most popular choice for hiding underwear lines in yoga pants. The most important thing is comfort, and while it may seem like the ideal choice, if you don’t have the right kind you’ll end up miserable in an uncomfortable thong.
Avoid thick elastic thongs, and opt for a soft seamless style instead. Thongs are not comfortable for everyone, but they are definitely the best underwear for hiding those lines in yoga leggings.
Keep in mind that most yoga pants have a high waist. A mid or high-rise thong that sits right below the waistband of your yoga pants makes even more of a difference in the visibility of underwear lines.
These come in six different colors and lots of different sizes ranging from small to extra large. Made of 85% nylon and 15% spandex, but with a cotton crotch which is a more breathable material to keep you dry in the right places.
Calvin Klein Women’s Invisibles Seamless Thong Panties
These underwear are 73% nylon and 27% elastane, these are seamless and elastic-free. They claim to be “as good as wearing nothing at all”, which sounds pretty perfect for wearing under yoga pants.
G-Strings
A g-string is basically a thong with less fabric. The smaller size does make them easier to hide, so these can work well as seamless panties.
This will come down to personal preference as g-strings could get quite uncomfortable under workout pants.
Remember to get the right size. This can make all the difference in the comfort of a g-string as well as the look of it under your tight pants.
These g-strings are made of 95% cotton and 5% nylon, which makes them extra breathable. They come in sizes from small to extra-large and a variety of colors. The crotch has a double layer of cotton for better protection.
Seamless
Seamless underwear is available in any style of underwear and is always the best choice for a seamless look, hence the name.
Seamless underwear is made out of thin material with laser-cut edges that don’t require stitching. This makes them much thinner and no seams mean there are virtually no lines.
However, this doesn’t necessarily mean you can wear them with any pants without a visible panty line. Your pants may still show slight lines, depending on the quality and style of your yoga pants.
These 86% nylon and 14% spandex seamless underwear are great under yoga pants and leggings, with no visible panty lines or bunching. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, and have great reviews.
These underwear have a “no panty line promise”! They are 90% Tactel nylon and 10% spandex. They are a bit higher-waisted, so these would be great with yoga pants that are high-waisted as well.
Stick-on Thong
As crazy as it sounds, yes, stick-on thongs are a real thing. If you want to take it even further than a thong or g-string, you can opt for high-quality adhesive thongs.
These don’t have a waistband at all so they are much easier to hide than any other underwear, but the downside is that the adhesive may fail if you’re sweating during yoga sessions or other workouts.
Silicone Valley Self-Adhesive Stick on Thong
These stick-on thongs are 100% cotton and are a good option if you don’t want to show underwear, but are technically not made for workouts.
Shapewear
Shapewear is a good alternative to underwear if you aren’t comfortable in the other options and want more support and coverage. Using shapewear under yoga pants will take care of underwear lines and any unflattering effects of your yoga pants.
Although it does then create a smaller issue of a line from the leg of the shapewear, and potentially a line on your stomach depending on the fit.
Seamless Shaping Boyshorts Panties
These shapewear boyshorts are 90% nylon, 10% spandex and super supportive. Boy shorts are a great way to avoid panty lines, but these would require high-waist pants.
Materials and patterns that minimize lines
Wearing yoga pants made out of materials that minimize line visibility is something to consider. Thicker, higher-quality material will hide underwear lines best. When. you wear thinner fabrics, you’ll see that extra layer underneath much more easily.
Another consideration is to choose yoga pants with patterns to hide any lines that may still be visible. There are so many fun patterns you can choose from in athletic wear.
It’s an area of fashion where you can really go crazy with patterns without looking out of place because workout clothes can be so funky and fun.
If you want a more affordable option than some of the high-end yoga brands available, opt for a dark fabric with a fun pattern, choose a comfortable (for you) seamless panty style, and make sure they are the correct size.
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