Shinesty The Little Birdie Boyshort

Here's what we know: it's a boyshort, it's from Shinesty, it's called The Little Birdie, and it comes in sizes XS through 2XL. The product details are short and don't list a fabric, a print or measurements, so we're not going to invent any. What we can do is tell you how a boyshort fits, how to pick your size and how to keep it looking good.

A boyshort is cut like a short. It has a wider leg opening than a brief and more coverage than a thong, so it sits on the hips and covers the seat fully. People pick the style for everyday comfort, and for the reason you can wear it under almost anything. The word novelty in the product tags and the name suggest this one has a sense of humor, but we can't say what it looks like, so check the photos on the page.

Put it on like any pair of panties, and check that the leg openings sit flat. A boyshort that's cut well won't ride up or dig in. If it does either, it's the wrong size.

Key Features:
- Boyshort cut – wider leg opening, full coverage of the seat
- Novelty design – check the photos for the print
- Six sizes – XS, S, M, L, XL and 2XL
- Shinesty – the maker
- Everyday panty – wear it under most clothes

Size Specs: Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL and 2XL. The product details don't give a size chart, so check the page for any measurements.
Materials: Not listed in the product details.

Picking your size

Measure your waist at the point where you wear your underwear, and your hips at their fullest part, with a soft tape held level and snug. Compare both with the chart on the page. A boyshort sits on the hips, so the hip number usually decides the size. If you're between sizes, we'd go up, since a boyshort that's too small will dig in at the leg and ride up at the seat.

Wearing it

Because we can't tell you the fabric, try it on at home first. Check the waistband for rolling, the leg openings for pinching and the seat for bunching. Wear it for an hour before you decide it's an everyday pair. Give new underwear a wash before you wear it.

Care

Check the care label inside the garment first. If you're unsure, wash cold, inside out, with similar colors, and let it air dry or tumble on low. Skip bleach and fabric softener, which wear down elastic, and keep it away from hooks and zips that could snag it. Prints last longer when they're washed inside out and kept out of high heat.

Outfit ideas

A boyshort works under dresses, shorts and trousers, and the full coverage means no lines at the seat. Because the print is a mystery to us, we'd keep the rest of the outfit simple until you've seen it in person. If you plan to give it as a gift, a novelty cut like this one is an easy, low-stakes present, as long as you check the size against the chart first.

Keep a few spare pairs of everyday panties on hand too. Novelty pieces tend to see less rotation than plain ones, and they last longer for it.

How we ship it

The boyshort goes out in a plain unmarked box. There's no print or branding on the outside that describes the contents.