Lou Undies Burgundy vs Slipper: Which Shade to Pick
By ARQ – ARQ | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Comparisons
Burgundy and Slipper share the same Lou Undies cut and organic cotton blend, so the real decision is tone. Here's how each shade works in an outfit and how to size both.
Quick answer
Choose burgundy if you want a deep, warm tone that reads as intentional under dark or neutral clothing; choose slipper if you prefer a soft, cool pink that disappears under light fabrics and works with pale or pastel layers. The cut, fabric, and sizing method are identical, so the shade is the only variable.
What actually changes between the two shades
Both Lou Undies are the same classic low-rise bikini cut in 92% organic cotton and 8% spandex with bound edge construction. Nothing about coverage, rise, or stretch changes with the color. What changes is how the tone behaves next to skin and clothing: burgundy is a saturated warm red-purple, while slipper is a light, cool-leaning pink.
That difference matters most at the waistband and leg openings, where a shade can either blend into your outfit or show as a deliberate contrast. If you wear a lot of black, navy, cream, or olive, burgundy sits in the same tonal family. If your wardrobe leans toward white, pale blue, or soft neutrals, slipper is less likely to read as a visible line.
The trade-off: depth versus discretion
Burgundy gives you a richer color that holds up through repeated cold washes and line drying, and it pairs easily with dark denim and autumn layers. The trade-off is that it can show through thin white or very light fabrics, so it is a better match for opaque clothing or for days when you are not worried about visibility.
Slipper is the more discreet option under light clothing, but its pale tone is less forgiving of visible wear over time and may not feel as intentional if it peeks above a waistband. Neither shade is objectively better; the question is whether you want the underwear to blend in or to be part of the look.
Price and availability are not the deciding factor
At the catalog price shown, burgundy is listed at USD 23.68 and slipper at USD 20.16, both against a USD 32.00 comparison price. That is a real difference, but it should not drive the choice if one shade clearly suits your wardrobe better. Treat the lower price on slipper as a bonus if it is already your preferred tone, not as a reason to pick a color you will wear less often.
How to choose between burgundy and slipper
- Match the shade to your most-worn clothing: Lay out the bottoms you reach for most. If they are dark denim, black, navy, or olive, burgundy blends into that palette. If they are white, cream, pale blue, or light gray, slipper is the lower-visibility choice. Pick the shade that works with at least three outfits you already own.
- Decide whether you want the underwear to show: Burgundy reads as a deliberate color if it appears at the waistband; slipper is more likely to pass unnoticed. Choose based on whether visible edges bother you or feel like part of the styling.
- Size by hip measurement, not by shade: Use the sizing chart and prioritize your hip measurement for both colors. The fabric and cut are the same, so your size does not change between burgundy and slipper. If you are between sizes, check the chart's hip range before ordering either shade.
- Weigh price last: Slipper is listed lower than burgundy at the catalog price, but both are discounted from the comparison price. Let tone and wardrobe fit decide first, then take the savings if your preferred shade happens to be the lower one.
Lou Undies at a glance
- LOU UNDIES, burgundy: Classic low-rise, bikini-cut underpants in 92% organic cotton and 8% spandex with bound edge construction. The low rise and bound edges keep the fit close and flat, so the burgundy shade sits neatly under low-rise jeans and skirts.
LOU UNDIES, burgundy - LOU UNDIES, slipper: Same classic low-rise bikini cut and 92% organic cotton, 8% spandex blend in the slipper shade. Because the construction is identical, you can size slipper exactly as you would burgundy and expect the same fit.
LOU UNDIES, slipper
Who each shade suits
Best for
- Shoppers who wear dark denim, black, or olive most days and want a warm, saturated tone (burgundy)
- Shoppers who wear light or pastel clothing and prefer underwear that stays discreet (slipper)
- Anyone who already knows their Lou Undies size and wants a second shade without changing fit
Not for
- Shoppers looking for a different rise or cut; both shades are the same low-rise bikini
- Anyone who needs a shade not shown in the current catalog, such as a true black or nude
