Quick Answer
Choose the HANKY PANKY BODY Boyshort if you want a smoothing, gentle-hug first layer. Pick the Plus Size Retro Lace Boyshort if you prefer a wide lace waistband and cheeky back coverage with a playful floral update.
Why the Waistband Matters
The biggest difference between these two boyshorts is how they feel at the waist. The HANKY PANKY BODY Boyshort uses a soft, smoothing band designed to feel like a gentle hug—not a squeeze. The Plus Size Retro Lace Boyshort features a wide lace waistband that still gives your waist a gentle hug but adds a decorative, whimsical floral pattern. If you prefer a barely-there waistband, the BODY is your match. If you want a bit of lace flair, go Retro.
Coverage and Silhouette
Both are boyshorts, but they aim for different looks. The HANKY PANKY BODY is a smoothing first layer meant to boost confidence under clothes—think of it as a supportive base. The Retro Lace Boyshort has cheeky back coverage, meaning it shows a bit more skin while still offering full front coverage. If you want a seamless look under leggings or fitted pants, the BODY wins. If you're okay with a little peek of lace, the Retro is more playful.
Trade-offs at a Glance
- Waistband Feel: HANKY PANKY BODY: soft smoothing band, barely there. Retro Lace: wide lace waistband with gentle hug and visible pattern.
- Back Coverage: HANKY PANKY BODY: full coverage for a smooth silhouette. Retro Lace: cheeky coverage for a playful peek.
- Best Use: HANKY PANKY BODY: everyday smoothing layer under clothes. Retro Lace: a stylish standalone piece with lace detail.
Product Facts
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HANKY PANKY BODY™ Boyshort Black Sale: The HANKY PANKY BODY Boyshort is designed as a gentle hug (not a squeeze)–a confidence-boosting, smoothing first layer. This means it works best as a smoothing base under fitted clothing, not as a standalone statement piece.
HANKY PANKY BODY™ Boyshort Black Sale
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Plus Size Retro Lace Boyshort Strawberry Lemonade Pink Sale: The Plus Size Retro Lace Boyshort features a wide lace waistband and cheeky back coverage, with an updated whimsical foliage lace pattern. The wide lace waistband adds a decorative element, and the cheeky coverage gives a flirtier silhouette compared to a full-coverage boyshort.
Plus Size Retro Lace Boyshort Strawberry Lemonade Pink Sale
Which One Fits You?
Best For
- Anyone wanting a smoothing, invisible first layer under leggings or fitted pants
- Those who prefer a barely-there waistband with no visible lace
Not For
- If you want a decorative lace waistband or cheeky back coverage, choose the Retro Lace instead
- If you need plus-size sizing, note the Retro Lace is available in plus sizes while the BODY is not specified as plus-size