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The best underwear for your body shape balances coverage, rise, and leg cut to flatter your proportions. Prioritize hip measurement when sizing, and choose cuts that highlight your favorite features while providing comfort. For pear shapes, high-cut briefs like the Marianne balance hips; for apple shapes, mid-rise boy shorts offer gentle coverage; for hourglass, classic bikinis like the Lou accentuate curves.

Shopping for underwear can feel overwhelming with so many cuts and rises. But the right pair can boost confidence and comfort. Your body shape—whether pear, apple, hourglass, or rectangle—plays a big role in which styles will look and feel best.

This guide breaks down how to choose underwear for your body shape, offering specific cuts, rises, and fits that flatter. We'll also share practical fit guidance and highlight a few ARQ styles that work well for different figures.

Understanding Your Body Shape

Before picking underwear, identify your body shape. Pear shapes have wider hips than bust and waist; apple shapes carry weight around the midsection with slimmer hips; hourglass figures have balanced bust and hips with a defined waist; rectangle shapes have similar measurements throughout.

Each shape benefits from different underwear cuts. For example, high-cut legs elongate the legs and balance wide hips, while higher rises offer more coverage for the midsection. Knowing your shape helps you choose underwear that enhances your natural silhouette.

• Measure your hips and waist to confirm your shape.
• Consider what you want to highlight or downplay.

Best Underwear for Pear Shape

Pear shapes often have a smaller bust and waist with wider hips and thighs. To balance proportions, choose underwear with a higher leg cut, which visually lengthens the legs and draws the eye upward. Mid to high-rise styles that sit at or below the navel can also smooth the waistline.

The MARIANNE UNDIES, with its french-cut, high-cut leg line, is an excellent choice for pear shapes. Its mid to high-rise fit dips below the navel, offering a flattering silhouette. The organic cotton pique knit provides breathability and stretch, ensuring comfort throughout the day.

• Look for high-cut legs to elongate.
• Avoid low-rise styles that may cut into hips.

Best Underwear for Apple Shape

Apple shapes typically carry weight around the stomach, with slimmer hips and legs. The goal is to provide gentle coverage without digging into the midsection. Mid-rise underwear with a wider waistband can offer comfort and support. Boy short styles provide more coverage and prevent rolling down.

The BOY SHORTS, nutmeg, feature a mid-rise cut with two front seams and moderate coverage. Its self-bound finish is comfortable and won't leave marks. Made from organic cotton with spandex, it offers stretch and breathability, making it a practical option for apple shapes.

• Choose mid-rise styles that sit comfortably below the waist.
• Opt for wider waistbands for gentle support.

Best Underwear for Hourglass and Rectangle Shapes

Hourglass figures have balanced hips and bust with a defined waist. Classic bikini cuts that sit on the hip can accentuate curves without adding bulk. Low-rise styles like the LOU UNDIES, black, highlight the waist and hips, making them a great match. Rectangle shapes can create curves with styles that add volume, such as high-cut briefs or boy shorts.

The LOU UNDIES, black, are a classic low-rise, bikini-cut underpants. They are designed to prioritize hip measurement for sizing, ensuring a comfortable fit that flatters your natural shape. For rectangle shapes, the high-cut MARIANNE UNDIES can create the illusion of curves by elongating the legs.

• Hourglass: highlight your waist with low-rise bikinis.
• Rectangle: try high-cut styles to add curves.

Decision Rules for Choosing Underwear by Body Shape

• If you have a pear shape: Choose mid to high-rise underwear with a high-cut leg to balance wider hips and elongate legs. Avoid low-rise styles that may dig in. Try the MARIANNE UNDIES for a flattering, leg-lengthening fit.
• If you have an apple shape: Opt for mid-rise boy shorts or briefs with wider waistbands for gentle coverage and comfort. Avoid high-cut styles that may emphasize the midsection. The BOY SHORTS offer moderate coverage and a comfortable mid-rise.
• If you have an hourglass or rectangle shape: Hourglass figures can highlight curves with low-rise bikinis, while rectangle shapes can create curves with high-cut briefs. Prioritize hip measurement for sizing. The LOU UNDIES flatter hourglass curves; the MARIANNE add shape to rectangles.

ARQ Styles to Consider

• MARIANNE UNDIES, cotton: ARQ’s soft, cotton, textured, and breathable version of a semi-sheer, lower-profile undergarment. The Mariannes are sexy, mid to high-rise, narrower, french-cut undies with a high-cut leg line. Throwback, 90s essential shape that dips below the navel. Cut from an organic cotton pique knit with a matte/dry hand and loads of stretch. The high-cut leg and mid to high rise make it ideal for pear shapes and anyone wanting to elongate legs while enjoying breathable organic cotton.
• BOY SHORTS, nutmeg: Mid-rise boy cut underpants with two front seams. Moderate coverage. Self-bound comfortable finish. Sizing: Use our sizing chart and prioritize your hip measurement. 92% organic cotton, 8% spandex. Provides moderate coverage and a comfortable mid-rise, making it a great choice for apple shapes or those who prefer more coverage without rolling.
• LOU UNDIES, black: Classic low-rise, bikini-cut underpants. Using our sizing chart, prioritize your hip measurement to choose a size. 92% organic cotton, 8% spandex. Signature bound edge construction. The low-rise bikini cut flatters hourglass figures by sitting on the hips and highlighting curves, while the cotton-spandex blend ensures a comfortable fit.

Fit Guidance: What to Look For

Best for

• Pear shapes: high-cut, mid to high-rise styles like MARIANNE UNDIES.
• Apple shapes: mid-rise boy shorts with moderate coverage like BOY SHORTS.
• Hourglass: low-rise bikinis like LOU UNDIES to accentuate curves.

Not for

• Pear shapes: low-rise styles that may cut into hips.
• Apple shapes: high-cut briefs that may emphasize the midsection.

Choosing the right underwear for your body shape is about balancing comfort and flattery. By focusing on rise, leg cut, and coverage, you can find styles that make you feel confident. Remember to prioritize your hip measurement when sizing, and don't be afraid to try different cuts to see what works best for you.