The 10 Best Underwear for Women, Tested by a Style Writer

The 10 Best Underwear for Women, Tested by a Style Writer

August 28, 2026 | "It moves in every direction without feeling restrictive. In fact, this is the most flexible underwear I've tested during my runs. "

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The 10 Best Underwear for Women, Tested by a Style Writer | Women's Health Magazine | Shannen Zitz | August 28, 2026

Women's Health Style Writer Shannen Zitz highlighted the top 10 best pairs of underwear for women noting comfort, cut and materials. BRANWYN's Essential Bikini underwear was the "favorite Merino wool option, highlighting the moisture wicking benefits and 4-way stretch.

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BRANWYN's seamless Merino wool Bralette bra in Black. Natural fiber, plastic free activewear. Close up of woman wearing black Merino bralette and raising arms over her head.
Essential Bralette
$52.00 USD
3702 reviews
A woman wearing a brown Merino wool bra and underwear against a plain background Woman wearing a brown seamless Merino wool bra against a neutral background.
Essential Busty Bra
$62.00 USD
3751 reviews
Woman wearing a light gray padded bralette sitting against a neutral background Woman wearing a light gray Merino wool padded bralette set on a beige background.
Essential Supreme Bra
$76.00 USD
467 reviews
Front view of black Essential Racerback Sports Bra by BRANWYN. Merino Wool compressive bra wicks sweat and keeps you dry through hikes, skis and workouts. Close-up detail of racerback design on BRANWYN Racerback Sports Bra in black. Seamless Merino wool provides compressive, breathable support.
Essential Racerback Sports Bra
$85.00 USD
505 reviews
Side view of woman wearing grey high waisted Merino underwear by BRANWYN. The Essential Hipster high waisted moisture wicking underwear. Woman wearing BRANWYN's Essential Hipster: light grey high waisted Merino Wool Underwear and matching Merino Wool bra.
Essential Hipster
$40.00 USD
1780 reviews
Side view of BRANWYN Essential Bikini Merino underwear in warm nude. Soft, breathable, and odor resistant, sustainable underwear. Warm nude Merino wool panties in a bikini cut by BRANWYN. Made from natural fiber Merino wool to provide a sustainable solution for eco-conscious women.
Essential Bikini
$38.00 USD
1089 reviews
Side profile of woman wearing BRANWYN Essential Boyshort seamless Merino Underwear for women in black. Back view of woman in black bralette and matching black Merino wool boyshort underwear for women. Made of quick-drying natural fibers that are gynecologist recommended.
Essential Boyshort
$42.00 USD
141 reviews
Side view of BRANWYN seamless thong underwear in light nude. Eco-friendly underwear made for travel, activity and everyday. Back view of BRANWYN Essential Thong in light nude. Seamless Merino wool thong underwear for women.
Essential Thong
$36.00 USD
385 reviews
Models wears BRANWYN's seamless compressive shorts, a black Merino wool bike short with a 6 inch inseam. Photo of backside of woman wearing black Merino shorts and a green Merino bra. Women's wool compression shorts with a 6" inseam.
Essential Compressive Short 6"
$85.00 USD
262 reviews
BRANWYN seamless Merino wool Black 8" compressive shorts Person wearing a black sports bra and shorts on a beige background
Essential Compressive Short 8"
$95.00 USD
34 reviews
Woman standing with hands on her hips in black compression Merino leggings BRANWYN. Back view of woman wearing black BRANWYN Merino leggings, winter leggings made from breathable Merino wool for hiking and skiing.
Essential Compressive Legging 28"
$158.00 USD
159 reviews
Woman wearing black Merino compression leggings by BRANWYN made of Merino wool. Perfect yoga legging capris or for a winter baselayer. Two women holding arms wearing black, seamless Merino wool legging pants—perfect for yoga capris or a winter baselayer.
Essential Compressive Legging 25"
$148.00 USD
68 reviews