No VPL Here! The 10 Best Seamless Thongs That Practically Disappear Under Clothes

Since the dawn of no-show underwear, seamless thongs have been top-drawer mainstays, and we’re pleased to say the selection has only gotten better. The fabrics have become softer, the edges have gotten smoother, and the sizes have expanded, all while staying true to the very simple idea of “a pair of underwear that won’t show through your clothes.”

No matter what you’re wearing over them, the best seamless thongs are made to stay put and keep panty lines out of sight. Below, shop our favorite barely-there pairs for leggings, workout clothes, and everything else that calls for an invisible finish.

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The Commando Classic Solid Thong has been a favorite of underwear lovers for 20-plus years for good reason. In fact, many women consider it their go-to under leggings and anything else that hugs their curves, since the raw-cut design practically disappears beneath clothes and doesn’t pinch at the waist. It’s also made from breathable Italian microfiber that stretches with you and dries quickly.

Sizes: XS-3X | Material: Nylon and elastane | Colors: 13

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We stan versatility when it comes to underwear — something breathable, barely there, and made for whatever your day has planned. Alo’s Airbrush Invisible Thong disappears under leggings and biker shorts, moves with your body on and off the mat, and feels light enough to forget you’re wearing it. Not to mention, the raw-cut finish helps keep panty lines out of sight.

Sizes: XXS-XL | Material: Airbrush fabric | Colors: 3

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One great thing about Victoria’s Secret underwear is how affordable it tends to be. Other no-show thongs with similar four-way stretch are usually much pricier, but you can get many of the same benefits from this pair for just $13 (or 7 for $35, depending on what promotion is running). It’s about as simple as underwear gets, with super-soft fabric, a bonded gusset, and edges that nearly disappear under clothes.

Sizes: XXS-XXL | Material: Cotton | Colors: 52

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My personal favorite underwear makers are the people behind SKIMS. Their Soft Smoothing Seamless collection is known for being home to “soft and buttery basics that feel as good as they look,” with their ultra-light thong being a prime example. It has a seamless mid-rise shape with a cotton gusset and barely any coverage in the back. You can wear it under leggings like any other no-show pair, or match it with the brand’s smoothing bralette for the full set.

Sizes: XXS-4X | Material: Nylon and elastane | Colors: 5

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Love your underwear to be made with your vulva in mind? Panty Promise’s Low Rise Thong is the one for you. With a seamless low-rise fit (goodbye, panty lines!) and a gynecologist-approved organic cotton gusset, you get all-day comfort and a little more peace of mind in one pair.

Sizes: XS-XL | Material: Organic cotton and elastane | Colors: 7

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We don’t know you, but we’re going to take a wild guess and assume you don’t want your underwear showing through your clothes, no matter what you have on. Made from lightweight fabric with raw-cut edges, Aerie’s SMOOTHEZ No Show Thong lies flat against the skin to keep panty lines out of sight, whether you’re wearing leggings, jeans, or something a little more fitted.

Sizes: M-L | Material: Nylon and elastane | Colors: 4

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Panty lines under your clothes? No, thank you. The ThirdLove No-Show Thong has laser-cut edges that lie flat against your skin, no stiff stitching or elastic to dig in, and stretchy fabric that hugs your body from every angle. Plus, it comes in sizes XS through 3X.

Sizes: XS-XL | Material: Nylon and spandex | Colors: 9

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So what’s the difference between a $9 no-show thong and an $18 pair, anyway? The Bombas version has velvety silicone grips along the inside to help it stay put, plus breathable, quick-drying fabric made for plenty of movement. After wearing it through workouts and packed days, you may find that paying a little more is worth it for underwear that doesn’t bunch, shift, or show through your clothes.

Sizes: XS-2X | Material: Nylon and elastane | Colors: 6

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The Stringys Nude Invisible Underwear might be tiny, but it is definitely mighty. A barely-there thong designed to stay put, this little pair moves with your body, disappears beneath clothes, and keeps bunching to a minimum. Judging by all the five-star reviews, plenty of women are just as impressed. “I ordered these for a wedding but had hesitations,” one pleasantly surprised buyer wrote. “I will be ordering more for gym attire. Literally life changing!”

Sizes: XXS-2X | Material: Nylon and spandex | Colors: 4

10. Best High-Rise Thong

I’m not exactly sure how Huha manages to make seamless underwear from breathable TENCEL fibers, but the result feels remarkably soft and smooth against the skin. The Seamless High Rise Thong has bonded edges, a supportive waistband, and a zinc-infused gusset designed to help keep odor and irritation in check, all in a second-skin fit that stays invisible under clothes.

Sizes: XS-3XL | Material: Tencel modal and spandex | Colors: 4