Style Tuesday: Getting down to your skivvies: Golf Digest Woman: Golf Digest

Style Tuesday: Getting down to your skivvies

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Comments

We've all heard the expression "Don't get your panties in a bunch," and I think it's sound counsel--in two ways--for women golfers. First, it's never a good idea to take yourself too seriously when you're playing. In other words, remember to have fun. Then there's the literal interpretation of the advice: getting your panties in a bunch can make playing golf extremely uncomfortable. Is there anything worse than a bra with no support, or underwear that rides up as you swing? Not to mention the fact that unseemly panty lines are instant style killers.

Luckily, these days active brands like Under Armour, Champion and Lululemon offer underpinnings that marry comfort and function. When you're looking for the right underwear, keep in mind that a laser-cut style with no seams equal invisible panty lines, even if you opt for a boy-style brief instead of a thong. There are moisture-wicking fabrics, and designs made from breathable wool that keeps you cool when it's warm and warm when the temperatures drop. The latest sports bras give good support and minimize bounce. Mesh panels help minimize sweat stains, and designs with thicker, padded straps offer extra support for fuller-figured women. Would adding a little va-va-voom to your undergarments make you play with more confidence? Then you're in luck, as there now are sexier styles with padded cups that do the job of a regular sports bra.

Here are some of my favorites: