What is the difference between tai and hipster

Short answer: The tai has narrower sides and a higher leg opening. The hipster sits lower on the hip and has wider sides. The difference lies in side width and in how high they sit on the body.

The tai has narrow sides

The narrow sides mean less fabric under close fitting clothes. The side band is thin and the leg opening runs higher, so fewer edges show through a dress or slim trousers. That is the whole point of a tai. See the bamboo slips for days when you want a smooth layer under your clothes.

The hipster sits lower

A low waistband follows the hip rather than the waist. The hipster therefore sits lower than a tai and suits trousers and skirts with a lower waist. The sides are wider and the leg opening sits lower. That gives a more relaxed fit. See women's bamboo tops if you want to build a matching set.

The back is almost the same

The two models differ mostly at the sides and at the front. At the back the coverage is almost the same, so you do not choose by how much is covered behind. Look at side width and at how high the leg opening runs instead. Those are what you feel during the day. For everyday socks, see bamboo socks for women.

The tai shows least under clothes

If you do not want your underwear to show, the tai is often the best choice. Narrow sides mean less fabric, and there are fewer edges that can show through a close fitting fabric. That holds especially under trousers, dresses and skirts in thin or knitted fabric. Try how it sits under the clothes you wear most.

The hipster sits most steadily

The hipster sits more calmly through the day. The wider sides spread the pressure over a larger area and therefore ride up less often. If you have found that underwear shifts when you walk or sit, a hipster can be a good place to start. It is a difference you feel more than you see.

Choose by what you wear over them

The right choice depends on what you wear on top. For close fitting dresses and trousers many pick a tai, while the hipster suits looser clothes and days with a lot of sitting. You do not have to choose one model. You can keep both in the drawer and pick according to the day.

Check the waistband and fit

With either model, the waistband should lie flat without cutting in. If it leaves clear marks, the size is probably too small, or the cut does not suit your body. The same goes for the leg opening, which may follow the thigh without pulling. Notice whether you forget you are wearing them. That is a good sign.

Try both and see

The best way to find the difference is to try both models. Wear them on an ordinary day and notice how they sit when you walk, sit and bend. Side width and waistband height usually decide which one you prefer. Neither is better in itself, they simply meet two different needs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between tai and hipster

The tai has narrower sides and a higher leg opening. The hipster has wider sides and sits lower on the hip. The difference is side width and how high they sit.

Which model shows least under clothes

The tai. Narrow sides mean less fabric, and there are fewer edges that can show through a close fitting fabric, especially under dresses and slim trousers in thin fabric.

Which model sits most steadily

The hipster. The wider sides spread the pressure over a larger area, so they ride up less often during the day when you walk, sit and move around.