French Cut Lingerie Is Back and It's Hotter Than Ever

When it comes to effortless, yet sexy, style, French fashion is unparalleled. It only makes sense that underwear in a “French cut” – cuts that land high on the hip – exudes the same vibe.

Much more than a trend, the French cut has been around for decades. It hit an all-time high in the 1980s when showing off lots of leg was all the rage. Nowadays, that same style gets a modern upgrade with new brands, cuts, fabrics, and designs.

So step into “high” fashion with these classic French cut lingerie styles. They prove that high-waisted isn’t always a synonym for the granny panty.

French-Cut Lingerie We’ll Be Adding to Our Cart

1. Victoria’s Secret Ruffle Satin Thong

There’s something so nostalgic about these Victoria’s Secret panties. The super high, ruffled, satin thongs are the ideal mix of vintage beauty and contemporary cool. They essentially get us one step closer to being an angel. If only we had an extra eight inches on our legs. And wings.

Available on eBay.

2. Thistle and Spire Tigress Thong

Thistle and Spire is a female-founded company based in Brooklyn and they understand what it means to bring out the sexy for everybody. This high-waisted sheer thong is one way to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. Another is to play Survivor’s hit single until your ears bleed.

Available at Thistle and Spire.

3. Dresshead French Cut Panty

Go full-on lace with this French cut panty by Dresshead. This intricate design is ornate enough to transport you to the Rococo era where you can say hello to Marie Antoinette. We hear there’s cake?

Available at Dresshead.

4. Fleur Du Mal Charlotte High-Waisted Bottom

These jersey high-waisted zig-zag stitch panties by the sexy lingerie brand Fleur Du Mal are a sleek way to embrace the French-cut lingerie trend. But there’s more than meets the eye. And not in the form of evil flowers this time.

While the front is classy and smooth, there’s a party in the back with a lace inset and hook and eye closure. Someone tell the mullet that its title has been challenged.

Available at Fleur Du Mal.

5. Dita Von Teese Nocturnelle Lingerie

No one knows high-fashion lingerie like the best burlesque dancer of our time, Dita Von Teese. So it only makes sense that this great pair of vintage-inspired panties has her name on it.

You better have some music playing when you put these babies on because you’ll be dancing around the kitchen in no time. You stretched, right?

Available at Dita Von Teese.

6. Bluebella Cromer Thong

Just when you thought the French cut couldn’t go any higher or get any sexier, in comes Cromer. Don’t confuse it with Seinfeld’s Kramer, but know that Bluebella’s Cromer panties will have people dying to be your nextdoor neighbor.

Available at Bluebella.

7. Savage x Fenty Flocked Logo Brazilian

With a cut out strap and a detailed medallion on the back, these mesh panties by Savage x Fenty take the French cut to a neon level. Not only does it match your bright personality, but they’ll also be way easier to find on the bedroom floor. Wait, how did they get on the ceiling fan?

Available at Savage x Fenty.

8. Agent Provocateur Leni High Waisted Brief

These Leni Highwaisted Briefs by Agent Provocateur prove that provocative can be practical. They’re sheer, adorned with iridescent botanical embroidering, and have a 100% cotton lining for comfort. The ideal panties for sexy librarians everywhere.

Available at Agent Provocateur.

9. Parade High Rise Brief SuperSoft

Who says sexy can’t be comfortable? Dylan, was it you? Because Parade is here to prove you wrong. These SuperSoft briefs will have you swimming in softness with every wear.

It’s the ideal underwear for when you want to relax on cloud nine, while still showing off that you shaved your legs. Yes, even the upper leg.

Available at Parade.

10. Lise Charmel Splendeur Soie Brief

You know that dream where you’re giving a speech on stage in your underwear in front of everyone you know? Well, these silk satin and tulle panties from Lise Charmel will make it less bad.

Available at Lise Charmel.

11. Free People Pointelle Thong

Although this thong may be high-cut, it isn’t high-waisted. The dip in the front means this a great panty for those trying to stay current with the high-low cut jean debate. We’ll be watching from the sidelines in our yoga pants.

Available at Free People.

12. Marie Mur Marsala Panties

Tap into your devilish side with a pair of dark-red and black lace French cut underwear. Made with French lace and silky soft satin, these panties look so good that it’ll be hard to cover them up with pants. Good thing Satan is all about Zoom meetings!

Available at Marie Mur.

13. Marie Mur Jade Panties

Marie Mur has so many great options we just had to include a second pair of their French cut lingerie. In a rich purple color and lace side paneling, these Jade Panties invoke major 1800s royalty vibes. You know the Bridgerton ladies are rocking something this good underneath those big skirts.

Available at Marie Mur.

14. Cosabella Soire Confidence High Waist Bikini

If you have dreams of a Wonder Woman role play, just step into these high-waisted bikini-style panties from Cosabella. They don’t automatically come with a truth-telling whip, but a regular one works just fine.

Available at Cosabella.

15. Soma Lace Back French Cut Lingerie

A modest front cut with a see-through lace back, these microfiber panties from Soma are the best of both worlds: sexy and practical. And since they also boast no panty lines, we’re looking at three great worlds here. Wait, are we living in the Marvel multiverse?

Available at Soma.

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Kate Santos is a writer and photographer working and living in Los Angeles. She has written for Playboy, Vice, and The Culture Trip. When she's not writing, she's reviewing bad films from the 1990s on her podcast The Shiterion Collection. You can find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.