I think it stands up to reason that recent years have been revolutionary in providing new designs and possibilities in underwear for men. Not too long ago you had to venture far off the beaten path to find more than just the basic boxers or briefs. Today thongs are commonplace and becoming more and more widely accepted for both gay and straight men, and microfiber fabrics have created entirely new palettes and options for all kinds of underwear designs.
Within this new mix of options is lace. While undoubtedly lace is becoming more common for men, it still seems to be cutting edge. What is it about lace? How did a fabric become gender-specific? And so charged with meaning? And why suddenly are men interested in wearing lace? Or have we been wearing it all along and just keeping it hidden?
A friend of mine, an artist, liked to add lace motifs to her paintings. When she spoke about her work, her fascination with lace stemmed from its complex contradiction; lace is both virginal and seductive, part of a white wedding dress and some of the sexiest lingerie. This has always been part of the attraction of lace for women, and I think provides some indication as to why men are interested in openly wearing it today.
I am really interested in how much more common lace is becoming for men. I do have lace undies in my drawer, and will probably be adding some soon (Body Aware has some great lace designs, I hope to see these continue and develop as part of their line!). I like that wearing lace feels a little edgy and yet also delicate. It’s the idea of lace that adds the edge – feeling a little transgressive beneath your jeans – and yet the light and delicate fabric is a great feeling against your skin. Recent years have seen a broad acceptance in new understandings of gender, beyond just traditional binary conceptions, and I do think this has something to do with men wearing lace. I personally feel proud to accept the feminine side of identity and gender self-conception.
What do you all think? Do any of you wear lace? What do you like about it?
Signing off!
-Brian
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I actually DON’T like wearing lace underwear! However, I fantasize about seeing my partners wear them, I am totally aroused when they wear them. Some will model them for me and of course they must eventually come off, but the play is all worth it. I hope I’m keeping this G rated. Lol. It’s amazing how far society has progressed and accepted things that you say were off the beaten path. I will continue to add lace underwear to my wardrobe for my partners. I really like the black lace brief show cased on this ad. Keep up the good work Bodyaware!
I rest my case. No pun intended!
Ken
I like wearing lace.. it is edgy , sexy , & comfortable
Hi Brian, Thank you for putting this article out in the open. I am a guy that likes lace, wears lace and adores lace. There is absolutely no reason why guys cannot wear lace. Last 1996 I was in the Netherlands for my mothers funeral, that was December 1996. On my way home, waiting for my flight to Calgary, Canada I stopped at one of the luxury stores and right there in front of the window for all to see a male mannequin dressed in lace tank top and lace panty, welcome to the Netherlands a country where progress takes shape. I bought lace panties for myself here in Canada and I have several of them. In closing, there is absolutely nothing wrong with guys wearing lace or spaghetti string tank tops or skirts, nothing wrong with that, go for it. And you Brian please put more lace on display. Thanks. Tom
I love lace for the rear end or as trimming, but if it has a lace pouch it seems very uncomfortable as the delicate dog n down there works it way through the small holes, if I purchase any panties with a lace cup, I always see a satin cup in front, there is just something so naughty about lace on panties on a man.
My wife and I love the lace look and feel.