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Aug
05
A Midsummer Night’s Panty Party
2010 at 5am Posted by Rebecca Joines Schinsky
I would apologize to the Bard for bastardizing his title, but something tells me old Will would be all right with the idea of a panty party. Today is National Underwear Day (yes, it’s a holiday…and by holiday, I mean a day dreamed up to sell more underwear), and to celebrate, I’ve invited one of my favorite partners in crime, Christina Oppold of Stacked, to discuss the perfect panties for our favorite women in literature.
Over the past few months, we’ve all become familiar with Rebecca’s “pantyworthy” antics after a certain #hashtag started on Twitter. There are so many authors out there who are pantyworthy, and in turn, many of their characters are too. But more important to me is not which characters are panty-worthy, but what kind of panties would they wear if they lived today. And you know, were real.
Let’s start with Jane Eyre as an example. Pantyworthy? Yes. Good panty style? Probably not. Let’s face it, no matter how much you love the book, if she lived today, Jane would wear plain white cotton panties. Not granny panties mind you, but a simple bikini cut or something. Which, in the world of panties is really, really dull. (Body Shine® Illumination® String Bikini by Vanity Fair $9.50 at Macys)
What type of underwear a person wears says a lot about the individual. It’s true. Hester Prynne isn’t about to start wearing a crotchless lace number despite her little indiscretion. And Becky Sharp is the type to insist on a fancy silk number from La Perla.
One of the semi-regular features I run on Stacked is a “gift guide” where I put together a shopping list of items one might need if they were to follow in the footsteps of the characters of a book. So, I thought this could be a special panty post in honor of “Pantyworthy” characters and the fact that it’s National Underwear Day. I’ve picked out six strong-willed women from some of my favorite stories and done a little shopping of my own based on what I think they’d wear.
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She’s a rebel, fighting against the powers-that-be when they are wrong. Antigone is that one friend at college who’s always pushing you to protest a wrong on campus or to sign a petition. She can also help you make a killer toga for that frat party. Since she’s rather anti-establishment I figured she’d be most likely to wear boxers, but she’s still a girly-girl with that hottie of a boyfriend Haemon. This pair, besides being organic cotton which out hippie friend would probably approve of also drapes nicely under that toga. (Sandmaiden Organic Cotton Pointelle KnitHighRisePetalBoxer $40 made to measure available on Etsy)
Less righteous and more decadent, that stunning blonde named Lorelei once pointed out that, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” While she might hold out for one of those diamond bras that Victoria’s Secret puts out every year, another country girl turned gold digger might go for something just as flashy without the exorbitant price tag. Sure, Holly Golightly might like eating pastries in front of Tiffany’s, but she’s not against a rhinestone or twenty if it gives her the look she wants. Being the style maven she is Holly is the sort to take a simple black panty and dress it up. (Abstract Rhinestone Back Jewelry by Fredericks of Hollywood $19.99)
Éowyn, shieldmaiden of Rohan, is not the type wear bedazzled underwear. Those rhinestones chaff when battling the Lord of the Nazgûl. No, when on horseback, one must sacrifice style a bit for something more practical, something that will not ride or itch. That type of sacrifice might mean less flashy underwear, but it can still be cute. Being the smart and courage woman she is, Eowyn would probably purchase a pair of quick-dry travel underwear since troops move quickly and gather a lot of dust on the road when off to destroy the armies of Sauron. (Women’s Give-N-Go Boy Cut Brief by ExOfficio $18)
Practical in a different way, Diana Prince is an Amazonia Princess – gracing the pages of comic books and teenage male fantasies for decades. And let’s face it, when you’re saving the world in a barely there bikini, you don’t want any panty lines. In keeping with the patriotic them, I’m guessing her underwear matches the rest of her outfit. On a more fun note, when she gets home that lasso of truth can come in quite handy for a romp in the bedroom. (Silk US Flag Lingerie by WildFree $15)
Also good for a romp are animal prints. Especially when you’re dating the king of the jungle. No, not King Kong (although he’d probably appreciate it too), Tarzan! Sure, he can’t express himself in too many words but I’m pretty sure that Jane Porter tamed him with a ferocious number of her own since she’s got jungle fever. And true to her city roots, she’s sure to wear something that will double as camo while still being chic enough for the city. (Slinky Knit Lo Rise Thong by Betsy Johnson $22)
Finally, the best underwear of literature would probably belong to Scarlett O’Hara. Even when she was broke the woman was well dressed and had that impossibly small waist. Corsets, while a fashion trend these days, aren’t practical for day-to-day ware, so this lace-up inspired pair of panties will have to do. If you re-read the book, you’ll also notice mention of her rather … voluptuous … breasts. She’d totally wear the matching bra too. (La Dame de Flandres by Aubade $69 at The Little Flirt)
I would say a big thank you to Christina at this point, but I’ll just toss some panties instead. Lord knows she deserves ‘em. The girl is going to space camp!
So, whaddya think? What kind of underwear would your favorite literary characters wear?
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Love it! Right now I’m reading Dracula, so all my panty thoughts are focused on those lovely characters. I can totally see Lucy in some lacy white tear-aways.
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What a fabulous post by both you #pantyworthy ladies! I love the Scarlett option – thanks for making the classics a little more saucy.
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This post is hilarious! And I think you picked just the right panties for all those gals.
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Lisbeth would wear a black leather, studded thong I think. This post was great! I’m marking this one down as a favorite this week (oh, and also Ms. Bumble who was at an event and took pictures of different kinds of butts). These may just need to be mentioned in my Sunday Salon…
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It’s clear in my mind. You two ladies are #pantyworthy in your own right!
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Ha ha wonderful panty-post! I think Elisabeth Bennett would wear something sensible yet pretty and feminine. And then she would probably have a lacy, racy black thong for whenever her mother is not looking
Lydia Bennett on the other hand would go for fire-engine red with lace knickers, I’m sure!
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I love Eowyn’s panties – so practical. Perfect choice for her.
Great post. I linked it as part of my Friday Five over at Kate’s Library!
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When this post popped up in my reader I nearly died laughing! Love it! And since I’m from the South I’m partial to the Scarlett O’Hara panties.:)
GREAT post! And now I’ll be thinking of the type of panties worn by all the females in my future reads…
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