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A handy guide to choosing underwear and undergarments: How to choose shorts

There are many different shapes and functions of everyday shorts, so choose the one that suits your purpose!

*These are standard measurements for a standard body type, so actual measurements may vary from person to person.

  1. LESSON 1 Choose by length
  2. LESSON 2 Choose by leg cut
  3. LESSON 3 Choose shorts from the variety

LESSON 1
Choose by length

  • full shorts
    full shorts
    The type that goes up to the waist
  • Regular Shorts
    Regular Shorts
    A slightly shallow fit
  • Half shorts
    Half shorts
    Shallow fit type
  • Shorts inseam length reference size (M size) Waistline Measured at center front Full shorts (0-5cm below waist) Regular shorts (6-9cm below waist) Half shorts (10-13cm below waist)

    Length:

    full shorts

    28~32cm

    Regular Shorts

    25~27cm

    Half shorts

    21~23cm

LESSON 2
Choose by leg cut

  • Normal Leg
    Normal Leg
    Line type above the base of the foot
  • Low Leg
    Low Leg
    Line type that follows the base of the foot
  • One-quarter length (boxer type)
    One-quarter length (boxer type)
    Horizontal line type below the hips
  • Leg opening cut indication Normal leg (line above the groin) Low leg (line along the groin) Half length (2-4 cm from the inseam)

LESSON 3
Choose shorts from Gunze's variety

  • Control Shorts
    Control Shorts
    These shorts have functions such as holding in the tummy and lifting the hips.

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  • T-back shorts (Thongs)
    Thong shorts (thong)
    The hips are T-shaped, so the hemline is less likely to show.
  • 3D molded shorts
    3D molded shorts
    With fewer seams, it fits your body movements and is extremely comfortable to wear!

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  • Water-absorbing shorts
    Water-absorbing shorts
    The crotch area has functions such as waterproofing and deodorizing.

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  • Seamless shorts
    Seamless shorts
    Completely seamless shorts. With no seams whatsoever, they are hypoallergenic and gentle to wear.

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  • Shorts with unfinished hem
    Shorts with unfinished hem
    The leg openings are seamless, so they won't show through your outerwear.

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  • Loose fit shorts
    Loose fit shorts
    Slightly larger size for a relaxed fit.

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  • High waist shorts and shorts with belly band
    High waist shorts and shorts with belly band
    It completely envelops your stomach, providing a comfortable and secure fit.

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Shorts size chart

(Unit: cm)

size S M L LL 3L
Waist 58~64 64~70 69~77 77~85 85~93
Hip 82~90 87~95 92~100 97~105 102~110