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Australian underwear and swimwear brand Todd and Terry is changing the rules of the old adage, “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.”

On Nov. 16, to celebrate their second birthday, Todd and Terry will not only let their customers have their birthday cake, but they’ll let them eat it too.

For 24 hours on Nov. 16, 2010, the brand will be holding an incredible sale that will rival all of their competitors. Commencing at 9 a.m. EST, you can choose 10 pairs of hot Todd and Terry underwear for just $50! (plus shipping costs) That’s unbelievable!

To make sure you don’t miss out, whichever time zone you are in, the brand will have a clock on its website counting down to the end of the sale. It’s a Todd and Terry birthday! But at this party, you’ll get the gifts.

Shoppers can head to the official Todd and Terry website, www.toddandterry.com, to take part in this sale.

Thanks to everyone who entered! We had another great giveway that really was much bigger then I thought it would be, we had almost 800 entries, which was way more then I thought we would get! You guys really love aussieBum!

With out any further waiting, the winners of the giveaway are:

  • Roger W – Mesa, AZ
  • Allen R – Honolulu, HI

Congrats guys, we’ll get those aB to you shortly, you have to post how you like them either here or on the Underwear News Briefs Facebook page!

New contest starting this week! So join the email list to find out what it is!

Following in the footsteps of Activeman’s best selling Lycra Contour jock is their brand new Cotton Contour Jock offered exclusively on Jockstrap Central. Activeman designed this jock based on their suggestions – and the result was a comfortable ergonomic jockstrap that you’re going to want to wear day and night.

These fashion jockstraps all have white ultra-soft brushed cotton pouches with a hint of spandex for stretch and fit that’s contoured to comfortably hold your family jewels while still giving them lift and support.

Another subtle but welcome feature is Activeman’s unique solution on preventing twisted leg straps (one of Jockstrap Central’s pet peeves) that not only works, but helps provide an even better fit. Finally, a 2 inch plushed elastic waistband and matching 1 inch leg straps finish off this incredible jock.

These new jocks come in three delicious flavors – grey with white, black with white and solid white and you can get them now at Jockstrap Central.”

I got a whole bunch of Undergear.com undies

I got to meet with Undergear.com back in Aug while in Vegas. I am expecting some really great things from them. They are stepping up quality, have a great designer, and redoing the holiday catalog (as we have seen)! UnderGear is taking underwear seriously.

The pair I got to review was the Body Tech ® Solid Brief which is a mix of a brief and a boxer brief. The first thing I noticed was the covered waistband. I am typically not a fan of because I don’t think they fit as well as most. But, again, I was surprised. The waist band fit pretty well.

The Solid Pair, in general, really impressed me. I liked the fit and the pouch it created. More often then not, boxer briefs really don’t fit me well and bunch up and don’t have support in the pouch. These did and I was glad they did. I would suggest checking them out.

Fit 4.5
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 4
Daily Wear 4.5
OVERALL 4.4

These Body Tech ® Solid Brief were furnished for review by UnderGear. They can be purchased directly from the Undergear.com site!


Made from super soft burn-out jersey for a sexy hint of skin without giving too much away. Features Show-It Technology 2.0 with a hidden “comfy cup” that gently lifts and presents the package to the front. The horseshoe shaped inner cup is lined by soft elastic that gently aids in the lifting and adds up to 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) to a man’s frontal measurement and provides the biggest enhancement of any underwear on the market currently. The underwear also features the custom Andrew Christian Anti Muffin Top elastic to slim the appearance of love handles.

Product Features:

  • Made from super soft burn-out jersey for a sexy hint of skin
  • Completely invisible support structure
  • For maximum frontal support
  • Add 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) onto your current frontal measurements
  • Features Anti-Muffin Top elastic for a slimmer looking waistline
  • Regular/slim fit
  • Hand sewn with care in the Andrew Christian Design Studio in Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • 50% Polyester, 50% Cotton
  • Easy care machine wash, tumble dry low

Specs:

  • 1 1/4 inch logo elastic waistband
  • Sides measure 7 1/2 inches from top of waistband to leg opening
  • 3/4 inch leg trim

Regular Price $29.00

Sale price with coupon $22.04

24% Off Coupon!

  • Purchase Style: 9219 Burnout Boxer w/Show-it Tech. Style in the next 24 hours on AndrewChristianShop.com and receive 24% off this style only. Does not apply to any other items.
  • Enter code: 24BURN9219 during checkout for the discount.
  • Offer expires: Nov 15, 2010 at 11:59PM PT. May not be combined with any other coupons or offers. While supplies last. Offer subject to change at any time without notice.

Click to Start Shopping Now!

We get the second in the Obviously series. This time, we get to check out the new Full Cut Boxer Brief. This is another pair from the Autumn line.  Once again I got another green pair! YES! So now I have probably 3-4 pairs. When I think of it, the other pair of Obviously I have is also green. So, I guess there is something with me, Obviously, and green.

I will say I was looking forward to these because, of the pouch. I don’t care for boxer briefs without a pouch. The Obliviously pouch is ergonomically designed. I do like how they have integrated it into the boxer briefs.  Some of my favorite boxer briefs all have pouches. Not all pairs do, so I usually stay away from the ones without pouches. Hence why this pair was perfect for me

The pair really fit well. I was very happy with them. I wore them on a night out. I knew that I probably wouldn’t have much issue with them since I enjoyed the brief. It was a low key movie night at a friends. The one thing that really struck me with these is it didn’t feel like I was wearing boxer briefs. I felt like I was wearing briefs

These are also available in the same four colors as the Low Rise Brief: Plum, Kiwi, Glacier and Blue Stone. Like I said, they are perfect for Autumn

Fit 4
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 5
OVERALL 4.8

These were furnished by Obviously for review. You can purchase them directly from the Obviously site.

I found out our friend over at Dead Good Unides, are up for a really great award in the UK. The award is the Drapers Etail Award. Which is the equivalent of the Oscars for online retailing. They are on the short list under Best Specialist Etailer. Dead Good Undies has been a staple on this blog pretty much since the beginning and we love to see our friends get noticed! They really do have an amazing selection and always has the most fashion forward undies!

Here is what Adam at Dead Good Undies had to say ” We are up against some very good competition including the really big boys like Figleaves so to even to get to the Finalist list is a huge achievement for us and i’m so excited as the last time I won anything was £10 on the lottery in about 2007″

The awards are in January, but we wanted to say congrats to them! It’s great to get noticed by your peers! We will update you in January about he awards!

The world’s first truly anatomical underwear engineered for men! This new K’mando Strapless Pouch is self-supporting and anatomically designed to fit your masculine anatomy perfectly. Wear it under your gym clothes or jeans, K’mando’s cushioned design lifts to enhances your appearance and feels like you’re not wearing anything at all.

  • Adjustable snap closure for easy fit and access.
  • Padded under-collar to maintain a forward uplifting position.
  • Patented seamless front that Protects, without discomfort, and won’t show through clothes.
  • Three separate compartments to hold all your parts gently in place.
  • Machine Wash & Dry, Medium Heat – No Bleach
  • Fabric: 100% Micro-Terry COMFORTREL
  • Four great colors
  • ONE SIZE FITS MOST!
  • Made in USA

Our friends at His Trunks sent us this, and it’s really an interesting piece of underwear. We have seen pouch jocks, but not just a contour pouch. Its something I haven’t seen in the world of men’s underwear. Let us know what you think of it!

It’s been a long time since we have reviewed some Obviously, possibly over a year. They have released a brand new line called Autumn. If you have been on the net, you have seen these at many of your favorite retailers. I got two pair to review: the Low Rise Brief and the Full Cut Boxer. This review is about the Brief.

When I got the briefs, I noticed they are my favorite color: green. There aren’t too many green undies out there. It’s a rare color lately, so that had me super excited. The current range of colors are: Plum, Kiwi, Glacier, and Blue Stone. They are the perfect colors for Autumn.

The one thing I have always liked about Obviously is the pouch. It’s just very ergonomically designed. It really fits well and doesn’t hold things in and make you uncomfortable through out the day. As most of you know, a pouch is one of my favorite things. So, I have to say hats off to Obviously for that!

I wore them to run errands, and yes, it seems I have a lot of errands lately. They fit pretty well. They are also super soft and you can tell they really pay attention to materials. Have you ever had a pair of underwear that just drove you crazy because of the materials it was made out of? Well I don’t think you will have that problem with these.

Fit 4.5
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 4.5
Daily Wear 5
OVERALL 4.8

These were furnished for review by Obviously. They are available directly from their website.

We are half way through our entry period and we will have a few more days tow in some great aussieBum! if you haven’t entered, then you can enter once a day till Sunday. You can enter at the form on our Giveaway Page. I have gotten word that the form is not working with IE6, if you have experienced that let me know. I run things on a mac so there is no way for me to check that, if you have trouble entering in any way let us know.

I know we have many underwear lovers, shocker I know! Well we have been informed by 10Percent about some of the calendars they feature this year, that either are underwear related or underwear in the pics. I hope you enjoy these, and we may bring you a few more soon!

Provocateur: Masculinity 2011 Calendar

The amazing talents of photographer Frank Louis shine in this gorgeous collection of the seductive and sexy men of your wildest fantasies. Each month presents a new incredibly sculpted model to daydream about.

Black Men 2011 Calendar

Photographer Harry Leonard returns with another group of the African-American models presenting them in all their masculine glory. The intensity in each still brilliantly captures the strength, power, and raw sensual beauty of the black male physique.

Latin Men 2011 Calendar

Dripping with luscious Latin Men, we’re proud to celebrate a decade of success with this best-selling title. Drenched in warm, earthy tones, this spicy selection of hot and sexy Latinos from photographer Paul Culver won’t disappoint. Caliente!

I reviewed the briefs and now it’s time to review the Boxer Brief. We all know I’m a little picky when it comes to Boxer Briefs. I hate the ones that ride up, drive me crazy, and loose their form. So, I had big hopes for this pair and it would live up to the Spanx quality.

I will say I wasn’t disappointed. Like the briefs, these have the 3D technology. Pouches in boxer briefs are something I always love. The pouch is very similar to the brief. The pair that I wore to run errands in, really held up well. My usual concerns with riding up didn’t happen. These pretty much held their shape all day. The legs stayed in place and the rest kept its form.

I will say that Spanx is doing a great job with men’s underwear. I think the boxer briefs would be great for wearing to work or even to the gym. They have the panel in the front that allows airflow and they are very classic styling.  Like the briefs, these are not shape wear but they are definitely great quality underwear.

I wore these for a full day which sometimes makes me nervous with a review pair. I usually wear them for a bit and then again a second time. I had no choice but to go from 8 in the morning till 8 that night. I was very happy and even happier that I have a matching t-shirt and tank to go with them!

Fit 4
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 5
OVERALL 4.8

These were provided for review by Spanx. They can be found at their site or at Major Department stores.

The only underwear of its kind made from Herringbone Mesh! Another super sexy, super comfortable addition to the Andrew Christian line, the Jet Brief will surely spice up your life. Made completely out of a see-thru super soft Herringbone Mesh blend that has great stretch and recovery which helps prevent sagging as you wear the brief throughout the day. Also features anti-muffin top elastic to slim the appearance of your waist.

Product Features:

  • Herringbone Mesh Helps Prevent Sagging
  • Quick Dry Fabric
  • Regular Fit
  • Soft blend of 92% Nylon/8% Spandex
  • Easy Care Machine Wash Warm, Tumble Dry Low
  • Hand made with care in the Andrew Christian Design Studio in Los Angeles, USA.

Specs:

  • 1 1/4 inch logo elastic waistband
  • Sides measure approximately 4 1/4 inches from top of waistband to leg opening
  • 1/2 inch leg trim

Regular Price $23.00

Sale price with coupon $17.48

24% Off Coupon!

  • Purchase Style: 9230 Jet Brief Style in the next 24 hours on AndrewChristianShop.com and receive 24% off this style only. Does not apply to any other items.
  • Enter code: 24JET9230 during checkout for the discount.
  • Offer expires: Nov 11, 2010 at 11:59PM PT. May not be combined with any other coupons or offers. While supplies last. Offer subject to change at any time without notice.

Click to Start Shopping Now

We bring you more Spanx! I have really been enjoying the shirts.When they sent me the undies, I was really excited as well. I have to make one disclaimer about the shirts. I noted they rode up some but found if I pulled them down below the waist band of the pants, they generally stay in place. So I was very happy!

I got the briefs and really liked the design. The pouch has a really new and innovative front. It has mesh along the side that makes it very breathable. I haven’t seen this much in men’s underwear. So Spanx has put their own spin on underwear. I love pouch underwear and wondered if this would give much support. It gave me great support through out the day. This technology is what they call the 3D pouch.

You may be thinking that if it’s Spanx it will make you appear thinner. Well, that’s the case for the shirts but not the underwear. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check them out. I think they have tackled men’s underwear and done a great job at it. I hope they keep designing more.

The construction of the briefs was great too. They used high quality materials and it was sewn together very well. The sizing was very true also. It has traditional American sizing. I am in between sizes and maybe should have gone down a size. But, when you are on the line, you never know what size to get. I say, if you’re on the line, go down to a smaller size.

Fit 4.5
Materials 5
Construction 5
Look 4.5
Daily Wear 5
OVERALL 4.8

This pair of underwear was furnished for review by Spanx. They can be purchased directly from their site