For quite some time I've been seeking out a solution to these ongoing inconveniences, as even my 'best' underbottoms seem to have one issue or another. I'd perused every make of 'boy shorts' I could find, but they either had too much constricting, bulge-inducing elastic at the top, or they had too much wedging thonginess in the back, or frankly, they appeared to be made for 13 year-old gamines who'd not yet developed womanly curves
Finally I resolved to search for 1920s style tap pants. Their elastic would be located up at the waist with far less resulting bulge, and given their 'boxers' type of cut, they would ultimate in a flat, eleasticless edge of lace. Thanks to Amazon I found one or two makers of these silky underpinnings, and just purchased a single one in order to test its effectiveness ... My email tells me they shipped this morning, by the by.
I then recalled that recently I'd been to an old favorite haunt to purchase a dress, only to find the store was phasing out its dress department ... *gasp* ... During that fruitless visit I'd spoken with an employee who was busy hanging some pretty-ish underthings. Now, mind you, this chain store is probably the last place I'd ever expect to carry 'lingerie,' but I felt compelled to return and take a closer look at their under-offerings.
What I purchased (for $12 all told) was the 4 pairs of knickies pictured here. They were exactly the sort of this I've been searching for the past year or so. They have smooth tops and are without elastic in the cheek area. Even better, 2 of the sets are lace! I'm a lace lover and have been very saddened that lace brassieres have been out of vogue the last few years. Finding these little goodies, and at such a steal, makes up for the lack of lace up top. And bras will at some point come back in style, I have no doubt.
For now, I'm just glad to have removed a few unsightly lines and bulges from beneath my clothing — no plastic surgery or personal trainer needed. *wink*