Panties (in the USA and Canada) or knickers (in the UK and Commonwealth) are a embodiment of underwear, generally light and snug-fitting, designed to be worn by women or girls in the area soon below the waist.
Boyleg briefs (or boyshorts) are styled after men's briefs and may have short Sexy Panties legs extending below the crotch. Control panties (or charge briefs) are a characteristic type of briefs designed to offer support and give a slimmer appearance; these above all contain a expansion material such as spandex and may extend above the waist.