The Different Types of Thongs in Fashion

Ask women about the one piece of clothing that is either loved or hated the most and the thong is often the answer. Although there are lots of strong opinions, the first thing to understand is there are actually a lot of different types of thongs.

A thong is actually a general phrase that generally encompasses a bottom that has little or no coverage in the rear and some form of skimpy string forming the support. It is loved by those who appreciate a look with no panty line. In contrast, it is hated by those who simply cannot get used to the snug feel of the string running front to back. There are many different types of thongs that can blur these lines.

A classic thong is a simple piece of clothing. It has cloth on the rear that runs in a gradual triangle from the back edge of the hips to the center of the rear. The bottom point of this triangle then converts into a string like look and runs to the front of the body. Despite its name, this is one of the less popular choices for women when it comes to thongs.

The g-string is perhaps the most famous of the thongs. Most people use the two names interchangeably, but the g-string is in fact a subset of the general thong category. The average g-string is tiny. It has a band around the hips and a tiny triangle patch of cloth on the back where the band meets the vertical string that runs between the buttocks.. This string is snug, which leads to an uncomfortable sensation for more than a few women.

The t-string is the most aggressive form of the thong. It is a classic example of less is more. In this case, we are talking less coverage. The t-string is essentially a string that runs horizontally around the body at hip level. In the front we find a triangle of clothing covering the pubic area with a string running from it under the buttocks and up to the horizontal band circling the hips. There is no cloth at all in the rear area, which gives the piece its name.

With this variation, you can see that the issues surrounding thongs differ. For instance, a t-string thong is extreme and, for me, very uncomfortable to wear. It is just too intrusive. In contrast, a classic thong has more coverage and is much more comfortable. This tends to be the case with thongs. The more coverage there is in the rear, the more comfortable the fit. The problem, of course, is the more coverage, the more a panty line exists. Is there a best answer? Not really. It is a matter of personal taste and comfort.