Lingerie is a traditional Valentine’s Day gift but, really, women on the go would prefer some practical and pretty panties that will keep them looking and feeling good while they’re traveling.
The best travel underwear fits like a second skin and won’t ride up, whether she’s trying to sleep on a red eye flight or climbing a mountain on the other side of the world. Although we admit underwear may not seem like the most romantic gift, we’ve found lots of options that will show her you get her – and nothing is more romantic than that.
Smartwool Merino Sport Seamless Bikini
This bikini is made of merino wool, an ideal travel fabric because it’s naturally breathable, thermo-regulating and odor-resistant. Seamless construction ensures stretch, mobility and comfort and the bikini is available in half a dozen great colors. Price: $32
Soma Vanishing Edge Microfiber Bikini 5-Pack
Soma’s number one panty collection is ready for a workweek away. It includes five silky soft bikinis featuring a lower rise and patented Vanishing Edge technology to keep them in place without any visible panty lines. Tag-free and breathable, they’re perfect under leggings or any lightweight garments she might be wearing to sleep on a plane. Price: $55
Hanky Panky Printed Signature Lace Low Rise Thong
Okay, every woman needs a little Hanky Panky in their travel bag, and this is one of the brand’s most popular styles. Regarded as “the world’s comfortable thong,” it stays right where it’s supposed to, whatever she’s doing, and fits low on the hips. It comes in so many pretty prints but Heartbeat will show how much you heart her. Price: $25
Made with environmentally-friendly modal – which is twice as soft as cotton – as well as recycled thread and recycled spandex, this mid-rise bikini is an eco-conscious traveler’s dream. Available in half a dozen colors, it’s moisture-wicking and antimicrobial, and dries quickly so it can easily be washed in a hotel room sink. Price: $20
Made from rayon, which is sustainable, lightweight and derived from plant sources, this buttery soft bikini is moisture-wicking and breathable so it’s great for moving around. It’s designed for medium bottom coverage (think jeans) and comes in 10 colors. Price: $12 or 3/$27
ThirdLove The Form Seamless Hipster Kit
This quintet of form-fitting hipsters is all she’ll need for her next trip. Low rise but providing full coverage, they come in a rainbow of colors and are made of soft nylon and spandex for comfort. A stitch-free finish makes them the perfection foundation for any outfit. Price: $45
Tommy John Second Skin Boyshort, Lace Waist
This cute boyshort is unmistakably feminine, thanks to a lace waist that lays flat to wear comfortably underneath anything. Made of micro modal fabric and available in seven colors, it’s so soft and won’t pill even after many, many washings. Price: $20 or 3/$48
Most women have experienced the horror of getting their period at an inappropriate time and not being prepared. These ingenious panties feature patented Leak-Lock technology to protect from leaks – and embarrassment – while still looking great. They’re so pretty, you’d never guess they were period underwear! Absorbent (they can even replace a tampon) and machine washable, they are a must for travel. Price: $37
Summersalt The Feel Free Brief Underwear
So lightweight, it will feel like she’s not wearing anything, this mid-rise brief is designed for comfort, coolness and coverage. Its silky fabric – which, by the way, is made from recycled plastic water bottles – looks great and comes in a dozen colors from neutral to bold. Price: $15
