I am now a MEGA fan of Bonds!
First, I want to mention that I am SUPER FUSSY about my undies. I exclusively wear thongs and stick to cotton for the most part. I am a stickler about quality and I also can't stand cheep, poorly made/cut panties that give me that perpetual thong wedgie that is uncomfortably and painful. I don't mind paying for the quality that I expect either. I also feel like my standards are higher than most. I say that because I have purchased so many types/brands of undies after reading rave reviews only to receive absolute junk that gets returned immediately. With that out of the way, here are my thoughts on these undies- THESE SHOULD COME WITH A WARNING! You WILL fall in love and you WILL get addicted! They arrived super quick- all three pairs stacked neatly, and kept together with a plastic tag then packed in a sealed plastic bag. When I remove the bundle from the bag, the pair on the very top has a branded paper tag connected (I always mention the paper/display tags because to me they add a level of quality that nameless, fast fashion brands don't have). Each pair has a silky branded tag on the inside as well, which again speaks to the overall quality. Packaging was protective and kept the set clean. There was no unusual odors, but I wash everything before wear so straight to the wash these went. I choose to throw the set in a garment bag for laundering, just to keep the lace nice. These wash well in cold water without fading and dry quick on low, without shrinkage. Since these are my favies, I have worn/washes them quite a bit now and they hold up great! The material/s are excellent. These are made from super soft, thick (but NOT bulky thick!) cotton that is breathable and beyond comfortable. They are not see through or thread bare. The gusset is the same soft cotton material as the body of the panty. These are really cotton heaven- so soft, they move and flex well with the body and they don't bunch up at all. I would like to surround myself with this material, heat to toe every day of my life to be honest. The lace is delicate, but very durable. I love how the brand name is worked into the intricate lace pattern. It is soft- SUPER soft and NOT the scratchy, cheep kind. There is a perfect amount of stretch and hold, so these stay on (and stay put) very well. No falling down, no shifting and no thong wedgies. The construction is pretty spectacular too. Every single stitch, seam, hem and material cut is strong, sturdy, clean, even and well done. You wont find a single loose or rogue thread or chain of stitches that wasn't properly snipped. The seams on the (insides) of the lace are flat, so they don't dig into your skin (that point really impressed me- a very small detail that makes a huge difference!) I'm just beyond impressed. I am 5'7", 130lbs and I don't like my undies to fit super tight, so I chose to size up to a medium in these- which fit PERFECT! I know these are referred to as 'low rise', but I disagree with that slightly. When I think of low rise I think of the early 2000's where something barely covered the top of your tush and sat so low that your front was barely covered and everything felt like it was falling off/down. That isn't the case here at all. While they do sit below the navel, there is more than enough cotton fabric (below the 2" band of lace) to cover all of the nether region- right up to the bottom of the stomach and in line with the hip bone. They don't feel like they are falling off or need to be pulled up. The lace can be pulled up a bit higher on the hip comfortably (and still look wicked cute!). These are not the low rise that early 00's nightmares are made of, rather they just aren't sky high, past the belly button. I LOVE everything about these- style, comfort, material, quality...all of my boxes are checked. I am so happy I found this fantastic Aussie brand and have since placed a pretty large order with Bonds, including another 3 pack of these undies. I'm a fan, there's no doubt about that. I can't help it though because these undies are exceptional- the stuff dreams are made of! *ONE FINAL NOTE* I realize this is a long review, one that is filled with details and is quite positive overall. I rely heavily on reviews myself before I make decisions on how I'm going to spend my hard earned coins, so I include all of the details- big or small, good or bad, in my reviews that I would want to read/see myself. While I am a Viner, I am a consumer too. My goal is to give you all of the information you would need to make your decision to purchase easier. And if you do, you will know exactly what to expect- no surprises. With that said, I am not indented to or owned by anyone- brand or company. I'm also not an 'influencer' who is trying to make you buy something so I can make money off of it. These are my HONEST thoughts, no strings attached and nothing else. So, Yes- this is a gushing and positive review, but well deserved. I love when I hit the jackpot on Amazon and these are, without a doubt a MAJOR win! Read more
