Panties are a form of underwear, usually light and snug-fitting, designed to be worn by women or girls in the crotch area below the waist or hips. Typical components include an elastic waistband, a crotch panel to cover the genital area (usually lined with absorbent material such as cotton), and a pair of leg openings which, like the waistband, are often made of elastic. Panties have either no legs or in some cases very short ones.
