Women, explain this "going commando" thing to me

I probably would’ve said the same thing a month ago, but my wife recently bought an outfit and it really did look a bit strange when she had panty lines. So go figure.

Are you sure you’re talking about the same photo? Because the one I saw looked pretty conclusive.

As pretty as I find Ms. Hathaway to be, I’m more curious about what the heck is on her knee. Did she injure it somehow?

There are panties that are nearly transparent.

I don’t see how that will avoid the problem of wardrobe malfunctions.

Many people though it was some kind of orthopedic brace. But it’s just a strangely designed shoe.

I thought it was some kinda funky garter at first.

She’s wearing shoes?

ugliest shoes ever. seriously.

She trims pretty damn close, either that or she’s naturally…
what’s the opposite of hirsute?

Can’t see the line, can you Russ?

I think that this is the mostly likely explanation. I suppose the most vulnerable time with a dress like that was exiting the limo. Keeping the knees together doesn’t hid the bush which apparently was all that was revealed anyway. (I haven’t seen the photos.) Either get the paparazzi away from crotch level sight-lines of the limos or have someone block the view while the woman makes her exit. Problem solved?

I’m just saying, every glimpse of pube, or for that matter nipple, that gets people fervid, doesn’t necessarily indicate the complete absence of fabric.

Also, I don’t think wardrobe malfunctions are a notable problem in our world today.

Well, I guess it’s up to me to get disgusting. I’m a woman, and I can never predict when something’s going to ooze down there. I’d rather have a panty catch it, than slough it off on a designer gown. No commando for me.

Is she wearing a cape?

Hefty Bag Couture.

You should probably ask Emma Watson how well those work.

Work? The purpose of panties is not to conceal the pubes, for the most part.

This was, more or less, my wife’s stated objection to the practice. It always seemed like such a great idea before she ruined it.

I voted “It’s something else,” because it is: it’s a comfort thing.

And as a counter point, I’m a woman and have never, ever had this problem in my entire life, so I don’t usually worry about a teeny triangle of a thong being there to catch anything (not that it would really anyway).

It’s misleading to say she flashed her lady parts. She was being helped out of the car and photographers were scrambling to stick cameras up her dress. What a surprise they got a shot of her lady parts!