The Ten Best Men's underpants
Loud, proud and printed with everything from polka dots to flowers, there’s a pair out there for everyone
1. House of Holland
£21, asos.com
Aimed at those with a sense of humour, these have spots, stripes or slogans emblazoned across tiny pants.
2. Calvin Klein
£23, 020 3100 2900
While it's no longer de rigueur to have your Calvins poking out of your jeans, they are still fashionable pants with a reputation for good quality.
3. Sunspel
£25, my-wardrobe.com
Tight, white and bright – these are the type favoured by the male-model fraternity. If you fancy the look be warned – only the buff need apply as they're unforgiving.
4. Topman
£8, topman.com
If comfort is your top priority, then this pair, with its more generous than average length, won't ride up the leg – making it a safe buy. In white, polka-dot chambray cotton.
5. Comme des Garçons
£24, my-wardrobe.com
The fashion followers' choice, these black cotton pants are created with Hammerthor underwear. With a subtly branded waistband, the stretch cotton has a fine rib finish and slit open fly.
6.Björn Borg
£25, selfridges.com
The Swedish tennis ace has an impressive selection of pants to suit all tastes. The best take their lead from Prada, Givenchy et al and have a tropical print. For peacocks, not shrinking violets, though.
7. H&M
£7.99, hm.com
For all those hiding under a rock, David Beckham has put his name to a Bodywear line for H&M. It includes all the basics and no less than four styles of rather tight-fitting classic pants.
8. M&S
3 for £18, marksandspencer.com
What says "I love you" more than heart-printed boxers? No? Well, it was worth a try and this is a nice pair of pants nonetheless.
9. River Island
£7, riverisland.com
Those planning to immerse themselves in Olympic frenzy might like to dress the part too – with these patriotic underpants.
10. Gap
£8, gap.eu
As well as this inoffensive blue plaid pair, Gap offers up stripes, spots and even armadillo print in a safe-ish boxer-short collection.