Knickers Style Guide
Maxi Brief
Gives full coverage of the buttocks, usually sits lower on the leg line and the waistband is usually above or just below the navel.
Midi Brief
Gives full coverage of the buttocks, usually sits lower on the leg line and the waistband is fairly lower than the navel.
Tai / High Leg
Mostly gives coverage of the buttocks, usually sits high up on the leg line and the waistband is usually just below the navel.
Short
Gives full coverage of the buttocks, sits much lower on the leg line and the waistband is usually above or just below the navel.
Hipster
Usually full coverage of the buttocks, sits low on the leg line and the waistband is normally at the top of the hips.
Thong
Is a piece of material or a slim string which is designed to sit between the buttocks; it provides no coverage of the buttocks. Thongs can be high rise or low rise on the waistline depending on the style.