I Tried It

OK, I actually loved them.

Save for special occasions, theyve barely been used.

Much to my dismay,thongs are the starof the fashion lexicon at the moment.

belle bakst wears camila coelho’s built-in thong jeans from revolve

It provides all the lingerie vibes with none ofthe chafing.

TheCamila Coelho-designed styleinspired me to try something so outside of my comfort zone.

I reached for exclusively cropped shirting to let the pants star.

Trying the built-in thong jeans.

To my shock and delight, Mom loved them.

She told me they remind her of the 90s and dial up Internet.

The look was a hit.

Trying the built-in thong jeans.

I got stopped on the street by a stranger who wanted to buy a pair of her own.

And when a total stranger takes the time to compliment your look, youknowits really good.

An exposed thong (faux or not) felt daring and risque to me.

Trying the built-in thong jeans for a night look.

But I was genuinely surprised by how cute I felt with my whale tail exposed.

Who knows, I may even buy a lace thong after this.

Im a whole new woman.

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This article was originally published onMay 1, 2023

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Trying the built-in thong jeans for a night look.

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