Backless Lingerie

Two trends in recent years seem to have tragically collided — the thong, and the low-rise jeans. Countless women have accidentally subjected unsuspecting friends, family, and passer-by’s to their floss-like undergarmets, barely covered by their too-low jeans. But in the demanding world of fashion, what’s a woman to do but carry on? An Australian designer offers a solution: backless lingerie — knickers that keep you covered, but without any panty lines. Rather than going around the hips, these knickers have straps that go under your bum, keeping all those embarrasing lines out of sight.

I must admit to being a bit dubious about these knickers, but they are getting a lot of attention and do seem to fill a need for millions of women. One pair is $14.95 and you have a choice of five colours. U.K. readers can try them out for £9.99 at LoveHoney.co.uk. If anyone does try these, do let me know how you got on?

[link via Popgadget]