The present interest in fashion has manifest itself not just in party clothes and office wear, but in underwear as well. Admittedly, most of the focus has been on womens clothing lines, but that is not to say that mens wear has been neglected in any way. In fact, there are a great many designers today who create clothes exclusively for men. And when it comes to choices, men can have their pick in undergarments as well. If you have been wearing the age-old briefs and shorts even now, it is time you gave your wardrobe, especially the underwear section, a complete makeover. Here are some of the popular styles in mens underwear today.

Boxers Claimed to be among the most comfortable kind of underwear, boxers are amazingly versatile as well. Since they are loose-fitting, you can easily wear them at home under a casual t-shirt. And they look perfect under baggy trousers and loose pants as well. Like traditional briefs, boxers have a front fly opening. You can get them in various lengths, and also opt for the tapered kinds that provide more fitness at the thighs.

Boxer briefs As the name suggests, these are basically a combination of boxers and briefs. They usually have a tapered boxer look with a tight fit like that of a brief. Boxer briefs are great for sportspersons as they offer adequate support during athletic activities. You can comfortably wear them under tight fitting pants.

Boxer shorts and trunks Very 80s, and very comfortable. These are usually of a silk or loose cotton variety, and have a typical old world charm associated with them. Among the types of trunks now popular are the hipsters, the classic trunks, and the midis. The distinction between them is on the basis of whether they are meant to be worn on the hip or the waist.

Thongs When the modern thong first appeared in the 1970s, it created a great deal of curiosity and, to a large extent, disapproval. They were introduced as a part of swimwear, and by the 1990s, thongs had gained wider acceptance. Mens thongs are usually made of materials like cotton, microfiber, silk, lycra, spandex, satin, or nylon. Unlike thong styles for women, those for men have a full or partial vertical seam at the front. And contrary to popular belief, thongs provide a great deal more support than other underwear styles.

Mens bikini These are available in a staggeringly wide variety of styles. They may not have a visible waistband, and some styles exclude the front flap and button as well. Bikinis are perfect for creating a provocative, alluring look, and if you want to add some sizzle to your underwear collection, they will definitely be one of the best buys.

G-strings Often confused with thongs, g-strings can actually be differentiated on account of the width of the back section which is much narrower than those in thongs. Normally made from cotton or microfibers, g-strings have become quite popular in recent times owning to the fact that they allow for a great deal of support and flexibility, especially when one is exercising.

The arguments on the best style will continue forever, but you can just choose a style that is comfortable to you and let your body determine the rest.