Underwear is a very important part of anyone's apparel. There are very few types of underwear for men. A few tips can help you in choosing the best underwear at lower prices.

Men's underwear is available in different materials. Some of the materials are cotton, silk, spandex, Lycra and nylon. Select the material that is comfortable to your body type. Some people face certain problems with some materials like cotton can lead to allergy or nylon can cause irritation. Try all the materials so that you can find out which material suits your body type. Wear cotton underwear if you live in a warm climate. Try wearing wool or Lycra material if you are living in colder conditions. Always wear underwear that is close fitting. It should not be too loose or too tight at the waistband. Underwear is the most important item in attire even if it is hidden. Avoid buying cheaper or unbranded underwear. Always buy a brand that you can trust and gives a perfect fit for your body type. In the past people used to wear V-Style, Boxers, Thongs and g-strings type of underwear. But now you can find underwear that is used for specific purpose. Like sports underwear are generally tight fitting with no seams. Athletic underwear provides additional support to genital region and other types of men's underwear are hidden pockets which are used for valuables and money.

You have to try out if you want to know which size works for you. It would be better if you buy one or two pieces of the brand and try it so that you can figure out any problems that you have. There are a few styles available in Men's underwear which is used for different purposes like boxers are used to cool out on a weekend, sports fit for physical activities and standard fit for office use.

In the past, Men's did not have many underwear options. There were only briefs and boxers. But times have changed; men have many underwear choices and style to choose from. The greatest change is in its fabrics. You can find different styles in different materials like cotton, polyester or silk blends.

Briefs: Traditional Briefs are Y-shaped front fly, about four inches of fabric that covers everything from the waist to the upper thighs and butt is fully covered. Mid rise briefs rest about two inches below the waist and low rise briefs rest three inches below the waist. These styles are best suited for low rise jeans. Briefs are best for jobs that require sitting down the whole day or physical activities.

Boxers: Boxers are the loosest and most comfortable of all styles. Shorts have straight cut leg openings and they cover thighs and butt. Length may vary from eight to sixteen inches. Tapered boxes have leg openings that can fit your thigh, with side vents providing more free movements. Boxers are the only underwear that can be tailored.

Boxer briefs: Boxer briefs are the middle ground between boxer and brief. This type of underwear is mostly worn under tighter pants and during athletic activities. Boxer briefs are available in spandex or cotton material.

Bikinis: This type of underwear goes well below belly button. Bikini works best with low-rise jeans and tighter trousers. This may cost a bit more than briefs and boxers because it is usually made up of spandex or nylon material.

Thongs: They're even smaller than bikini underwear. You need an incredible body to pull them off. If you are planning to buy this type of underwear look for nylon and spandex blends and stick with solid, bright colors.