V-Waist Lace Boyshorts Review: Worth it?

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😫 The Problem: The “Sausage Casing” Effect

I have always struggled with the standard cut of underwear. You know the type: a straight horizontal elastic band that cuts right across the squishiest part of your hips. Even when I was at my thinnest, that band would dig in and create a “muffin top” ridge that ruined the line of my dresses.

It felt like I had to choose between two extremes: granny panties that covered everything but looked matronly, or string bikinis that looked cute but felt like I was being sliced in half by a cheese wire. I wanted something that looked sexy—like actual lingerie—but fit with the forgiveness of comfortable sleepwear.

🧐 The Discovery

I found these V-waist lace boyshorts while specifically searching for “hip-hugging underwear.” The “V” shape caught my attention immediately. In design theory, a V-shape is supposed to elongate the torso and sit more naturally on the pelvic bone compared to a straight cut.

They looked promising because they combined the coverage of a boyshort with the aesthetic of a lace thong. The price for a 5-pack was reasonable enough that I decided to give them a shot, hoping the lace wouldn’t be that cheap, scratchy kind that falls apart after one wash.

✅ How It Solved It

Putting these on was a genuine relief. The V-shape waist is the real hero here. Instead of fighting against my hips, the waistband dips down in the front and rises up on the sides. This means there is zero pressure on the stomach.

During my test week, here is what stood out:

• ☁️ The Softness: I was expecting stiff, synthetic lace. I was wrong. The material is very stretchy and soft. It doesn’t feel like “costume” lace; it feels closer to a soft mesh.
• 🍑 The Shape: The “cheeky” cut is flattering. It’s not a full boyshort that flattens your butt, but it’s not a thong either. It frames the glutes nicely without covering them completely.
• 🚫 No Digging: Because the band is wide lace rather than a thin elastic strip, the tension is distributed evenly. I wore these under a tight pencil skirt, and for the first time in ages, I had a smooth silhouette without needing Spanx.

⚠️ It’s Not Perfect

I have to be honest about the “ride up” factor. These are marketed as boyshorts/cheekies, but because they are made of slick lace, they don’t have a lot of grip.

If you are doing a lot of walking or moving around, they will migrate. They aren’t going to give you a painful wedgie, but they definitely shift inward toward the middle of the cheeks. If you are the type of person who needs your underwear to stay glued in one spot for 12 hours, this might annoy you. They are better suited for dates, dinners, or lounging than for a busy day running errands.

⚖️ Pros vs. Cons

Here is my honest breakdown after washing and wearing them.

🥊 Why It Beats the Old Way

The “Old Way” for me was wearing thongs to avoid panty lines. While thongs work visually, they are often uncomfortable physically. The other option was standard briefs, which are comfortable but create visible ridges.

These V-waist lace shorts bridge the gap. The lace texture breaks up the visual line under clothes (making them less visible than a solid hem), but you still get the comfort of having fabric covering your hips. It’s a “have your cake and eat it too” situation—you get the sex appeal of lingerie with the comfort of a soft short.

🎯 Final Recommendation

If you want to feel confident and sexy without sacrificing your circulation, these are a fantastic addition to your top drawer.

👉 Get these if: You have “hip dips” or love handles you want to flatter, and you prefer the look of lace over plain cotton.

🚫 Skip these if: You absolutely hate underwear that shifts or rides up, or if you need full-coverage rear support.

My Advice: Size down if you are between sizes. Since the lace is so stretchy, a smaller size will help keep them in place better without digging in.