Women's Satin Tap Pants

If you want a cute and flirty alternative to everyday ladies panties, then try a pair of women's satin tap pants. These sexy yet comfortable undergarments resemble shorts tap dancers wear while practicing their routines, hence the name, and can be worn alone or over a pair of more revealing undies.

Tap pants are similar in style to guys' track shorts and allow the body to move freely without much bunching or confinement from elasticized legs. They have open legs and split sides, and cover up a women's behind to the hips. They are used by many athletes because of their style. Tap pants are also known as:

• French knickers
• Side-cut shorts
• Mother trusts me pants (vintage)
• Feminine boxer shorts
• Dance shorts

While they are sometimes worn as outerwear over thongs, g-strings and even swimsuits, most tap pants are considered innerwear and are worn alone under loose-fitting pants, skirts and dresses or with a matching [[Sexy Bras|bra], camisole or baby doll teddy. Besides satin, they come in lace, silk and cotton voile. They can be plain or have ruffles or other embellishments. Vintage tap pants fastened with buttons, snaps or zippers. Today's styles have elasticized waists that can be pulled on.

This style of women's lingerie was once a very popular alternative to the everyday panty. However, today's slimmer-fitting fashions have called for other styles of undergarments to be worn. That is why many tap pants are considered lingerie designed for the bedroom or as loungewear for around the house. You can partner the women's satin tap pants with a pair of thigh-high stockings, high heels and a loose-fitting satin camisole for an especially sexy look.

Pair your tap pants with a sexy black camisole.

Albeit a bit more modern conventional than their counterparts of the 1940s, today's tap pants can be found where fine women's lingerie is sold. However, most come in silk or cotton (or a blend). Finding a pair of modern-day women's satin tap pants may take some work, but here are some locations:

• Satin & Spice has several styles of sexy French knickers.
• Mio Destino Lingerie has a sassy pair of rose-colored tap pants with matching tops and gowns available.
• U Can Health shows you wear you can find a pair Gillian O'Malley satin tap pants at a reasonable price.
• eBay has a variety of regular and plus-size tap pants on sale.

Even though most styles of tap pants have been revamped a little to accommodate today's woman, you can still find some vintage-looking tap pants online. Those stores include:

• Bottoms Up! has a classic pair with a back zipper and is mid-thigh length.
• Teddy Girl has vintage-looking tap pants and camis available. What makes them look retro are the lace detailings.
• Folkwear has a sewing pattern for sale, so if you can't find what you are looking for online, you can make your own pair of vintage tap pants. And depending on the fabric you choose, a great pair of outerwear tap pants can be sewn.

Some women just don't like the feel of satin against their skin. That's why lingerie comes in a variety of fabrics including cotton, silk, lace and mesh. Other online stores that sell these styles of tap pants are:

• Fresh Pair sells a matching silk charmeuse camisole and tap pants set in a variety of colors.
• Pinup Girl Clothing has a sexy, pleated stretch mesh pair with a matching crop camisole.
• Adagio Fine Silk Lingerie has a great loungewear set available that includes a loose-fitting cami and matching tap pants.

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