Even back in high school, I was an underwear addict. It’s one of my favorite articles of clothing to buy, even though it’s one of the least-seen pieces I wear. So, when I came across CheapUndies, whose tagline is “we cover your butt for less,” I was ecstatic.
Saving money and stocking up on underwear… what could be better?
So, I gave CheapUndies a try. Here’s what I found.
Underwear Style- Do These Undies Look Cheap?
As a quick disclaimer, the CheapUndies website carries a lot more brands than the CheapUndies brand. They also carry 2(X)ist, Cellblock, Discover, Flyboy, Papi, and so much more– all at significantly lower prices than what you could find in a department store. But, for this review’s sake, I will be looking exclusively at the CheapUndies brand.
One thing that stands out about the CheapUndies brand is that their underwear incorporates a lot of bright colors. In the past (aka when I first discovered CheapUndies), their underwear selection seemed to only exist in neon shades of color. They also have quite a few options with a dark base with colorful accents. In my opinion, this is a big step up. The brightly colored underwear trend is on its way out. It is really only beneficial if you’re a go-go dancer and need to ensure that your crotch is visible enough to catch some dollars in a dark club or if you’re specifically going to an underwear-themed party (they exist).
The first pair that I bought from CheapUndies was a pair of trunks. Compared to other brands of trunks– like TopMan or Express– CheapUndies trunks were slightly shorter. I typically think of trunks as having an inseam that extends slightly below your package. With CheapUndies, they’re about the flush, though the sides of the legs come up slightly higher on the thigh.
They’re also low-rise and have a pretty thin waistband. Because of this, I’d say that they fall slightly more on the sexy side than the practical side. I had initially purchased them as an everyday pair of underwear, but I now only wear them on date nights or other occasions where I want to feel a little frisky.
Underwear Fit- How Do CheapUndies’ Trunks Fit?
CheapUndies’ underwear is much like the pop music that dominated the radio in 2014 and 2015– all about the butt.
My pair of trunks are made from a 92% modal 8% elastane blend, and that elastane definitely comes in handy with making them fit snugly against the skin. 8% may not seem like much, but by comparison, other brands that use modal– like Atelier Traditionnel or Coconut Supply– typically use a 95/5 split. That extra 3% elastane in the fabric blend makes a significant difference.
For the butt, this is fantastic. My booty in these looks perky and round. Everything is tightly confined but well accentuated.
The front side, however, is a different story. Up front, they’ve added a bit of extra room– not quite a full junk pouch, but a little extra space nonetheless. Yet, the extra space isn’t fully adequate with the fabric being so contoured to your body. I find that if I’m going to be walking around quite a bit, the tightness of the fabric can be a bit too much and causes me to need to adjust frequently. Things get bent and pushed oddly, making for odd bulges in gym shorts or joggers. And I’m not just talking moose knuckle. I’m talking like no-I-don’t-have-a-really-small-boner-right-now-my-penis-is-just-bent-in-half-and-honestly-I’m-not-sure-where-it’s-trying-to-go kind of bulges. Ergo… lots of adjusting.
Still, as I mentioned before, they do wonders to enhance the booty, and I find them a great choice for date nights.
Underwear Quality- How Does This Underwear Hold Up?
With “cheap” in the name, I expected my trunks to last for maybe six months before they began piling or stretching (probably both).
But, when I got them, I was pleasantly surprised. I hadn’t realized before ordering that they were a modal blend rather than a cotton blend but was very happy to find out they were. While the modal can be surpassed by something like MicroModal, it’s still a really nice fabric and typically comes with a higher retail price. Paying less than $10 for my trunks, I was shocked to get something other than cotton.
On top of that, the stitching was a nice accent color and sturdy. Around the inner thigh, the seams were a bit coarse and weren’t stitched with the highest quality thread. Still, honestly, I don’t know if I would have even noticed that if I wasn’t wearing them and examined them with a critical eye to write a review.
Overall
Overall, I think CheapUndies has far more pros than cons. The fit is slightly restrictive in the genital region, but that’s the main drawback. Wearing them under looser fitting pants or on days where you’re not going to have much physical activity pretty much remedies this issue.
For me, the main selling points for CheapUndies has to be the price and the quality. The design is good too, but doesn’t stand out to me as something really special. The price, however, can’t be beaten, and they’re well made. This means that CheapUndies have a lot of value.
Because of this, I give CheapUndies brand underwear… ⅘ .
