Miiyu
Plain High-Waist Boyshort Cotton
This women's high-waist boyshort is a cotton-blend underwear style made from a stretch jersey fabric (90% cotton, 10% spandex). It features a high-rise waistband and full rear coverage, and is machine washable. Available in light grey.
- Material
- cotton blend jersey
- Gender
- female
- Style
- high-rise, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Underwear
Color
Specifications
High-rise boyshort underwear made from stretch cotton blend jersey.
Stretch cotton blend fabric, high-rise waist, comfortable.
- Material
- cotton blend jersey
- Style
- high-rise, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, loungewear
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Underwear
Additional Attributes
- plain solid color
- high-rise waist
- boyshort style
- stretch cotton blend jersey fabric
- very comfortable
Product Insights
Miiyu's Plain High-Waist Boyshort Cotton uses a 90% cotton, 10% spandex blend for breathability and shape recovery, with an elastic-free fabric-edge waistband that eliminates pinching and digging. Its leg openings sit below the hip crease to prevent panty lines, and at a price below Gap and Target, it offers premium softness. However, buyers report the rise sits below the natural waist and is shorter than expected, the waistband slides down on some body types, and seams may fail after first wash, requiring cold-water hand-washing to avoid shrinkage and protect durability.
Verified claims
- Waist tension
- Buyers report inconsistent waist tension; some pairs slide down.
- Rise length
- Some buyers find the rise shorter than expected and would prefer a higher waist.
- Care
- Washing in cold water and tumble-drying low can help limit first-wash shrinkage (4–7% in length at 40°C) and protect the spandex.
- Comfort
- No elastic band; waistband is the fabric edge, so no pinching or digging.
- Waistband grip
- The elastic-free waistband can slide down for some wearers.
- Breathability
- 90% cotton content ensures a soft, breathable feel.
- Pilling
- Pills tend to break off easily due to cotton's low fiber strength.
- Value
- At $4.99, this boyshort matches premium cotton brands in softness and breathability.
- Shape recovery
- 10% spandex, at the top of the optimal 5-10% range, gives the high-rise lasting shape recovery.
- No VPL
- Leg openings sit 5–8 cm below the hip crease, which helps eliminate visible panty lines.
- Fit issues
- Buyers report a shorter-than-expected rise and some pairs have loose waistbands that slide down.
- Pricing
- Miiyu's sale and bulk pricing undercut comparable Gap and Target cotton boyshorts; regular pricing is in the same range as Target's.
- No-show
- Clean silhouette avoids lines under fitted clothes with correct sizing.
- Durability
- A buyer reports seam ripping and a hole after one wear and one wash.
- Waistband stability
- The high-rise waistband is designed to reduce rolling or folding by sitting above the natural waist, though individual fit can vary.
Product record
- Title
- Plain High-Waist Boyshort Cotton
- Brand
- Miiyu
- Price
- 10.99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4 stars, 10 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Smooth, line-free look under slim-fit clothing
Per aggregated customer review analysis, these boyshorts are worn under slim-fit clothing, where their smooth cut and neat finish are credited with eliminating panty lines for a polished look. Shoppers should note the rise often runs lower than true high-waist styles, so they may sit below the natural waist if full tummy coverage is the goal.[1]
All-day comfort for desk days and long sitting
Reviewers highlight the soft, breathable cotton with four-way stretch as comfortable for hours of wear, making these a candidate for workdays or long stretches of sitting. Some note the waistband can run loose on certain pairs and slide down during movement, so it's worth checking the fit. Others report seams ripping after a wash cycle, and gentle hand-washing is suggested to help avoid early holes.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Plain High-Waist Boyshort Cotton: Choose this for everyday, all-day comfort in a soft, breathable stretch jersey made of 90% cotton and 10% spandex, with a smooth boyshort cut that reviewers say looks polished under slim-fit clothing. It comes in Light Grey in LARGE or X-LARGE, but reported experiences note the rise sits lower than typical high-waist styles (below the natural waist if you want full coverage), and the waist elastic can run too loose on some pairs and slide down during movement. The analysis also recommends gentle hand-washing, as seams have been known to rip and develop holes after a single wash cycle.[1] | Minimalist High-Waist Boyshort Organic Cotton: Choose this if you want a minimalist, high-rise boyshort made of stretch organic cotton jersey (93% organic cotton, 7% spandex) with an elastic waistband and fuller, brief-style-alternative coverage. It comes in sizes X-Small through X-Large and a range of solid and patterned colors, finished with tonal topstitching at the waistband, curved leg openings, and center front seam for a clean look. Note that the fuller hip coverage is assessed from front-view product photos, as the rear view is not shown.[2,3,4] | Lace Trim High-Waist Boyshort Organic Cotton: Choose this if you want a high-waist, full-coverage boyshort made of soft 100% organic cotton jersey, described as ultra comfortable, with a wide floral lace waistband and scalloped edge for a decorative touch. It comes in sizes X-Small to X-Large and colors including Black, White, Light Grey, Sand, Baby Blue, and patterned options. Note that the lace trim itself is 90% nylon and 10% spandex rather than cotton.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Flat-lay front view of a high-waist boyshort style brief in a pale off-white single-layer knit fabric, showing waistband, leg openings, gusset panel and visible topstitching.
- Overall shapeFlat-lay front-facing boyshort silhouette with a high-rise straight waistband and full-coverage lower body forming a wide rectangular top that tapers to two rounded leg openings.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.64 (high) - WaistbandWide, single-layer waistband with a subtle topstitch line along the upper edge and no visible elastic casing or separate band.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (high) - Leg openings and hemRounded leg openings finished with narrow folded hems and visible matching topstitching that follows the curve of each opening.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.38 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.60 · w 0.38 · h 0.22 (high) - Gusset panelCentral triangular/oval gusset panel visible on the front with a vertical seam line joining it to the main body; gusset appears to be same fabric and color.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.70 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Seam and topstitch detailVisible contrasting texture of stitching along waistband, leg openings and around gusset with evenly spaced machine topstitching in matching thread color.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth fine-knit cotton or cotton-blend jersey with a slightly matte finish and no visible pattern or texture other than faint knit lines.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.22 · w 0.72 · h 0.58 (high) - Color observedUniform pale off-white or ivory color across the whole garment with minimal shading from studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.64 (high)
Other
Studio flat-lay image on a light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionProduct photographed flat on a uniform light gray background, centered horizontally and occupying the middle of the frame.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even overhead studio lighting produces very light diffuse shadows under leg openings and around lower edge, with no harsh highlights.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp focus with no visible creases or wrinkles except natural fabric contouring; no text or props present.
Colors
pale off-white· main fabric#EDEDED- Overall shapeFlat-lay front-facing boyshort silhouette with a high-rise straight waistband and full-coverage lower body forming a wide rectangular top that tapers to two rounded leg openings.
- 02
Product
Flat-lay rear view of a high-waist boyshort underwear piece in a very light neutral color. Visible features include a straight elasticized waistline, continuous single-panel back, angled leg openings with stitched hems, and a small crotch panel seam.
- Overall shapeFlat-lay, full-coverage boyshort silhouette with a high straight waist and gently angled leg openings forming a slightly curved lower hem.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.15 · w 0.90 · h 0.65 (high) - WaistbandNarrow elasticized waist finished with a single line of visible topstitching along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.15 · w 0.86 · h 0.06 (high) - Leg openings and hemAngled leg openings with folded hems secured by a single row of visible stitching; hems lie flat against the background.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Crotch panel seamShort center crotch panel visible as a stitched rectangular piece at the bottom center joining the front and back panels.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.78 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric surfaceFine knit cotton texture with a smooth, matte finish and no visible patterns or prints.
- Seam detailsVisible single-row topstitching along waistband and leg hems; side seams are minimal and lie nearly flush with the garment surface.
Other
Studio flat-lay shot on a light neutral background with even lighting and soft shadow beneath the garment; image is well centered and fully framed.
- Shot compositionGarment photographed flat against a uniform light gray background, centered in frame with consistent top and side margins.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a faint soft shadow visible just beneath the lower edge of the garment.
Colors
off-white· main body#EDEDED- Overall shapeFlat-lay, full-coverage boyshort silhouette with a high straight waist and gently angled leg openings forming a slightly curved lower hem.
Customer Reviews
10 total10 reviews · out of 5
Cotton underwear
Best I have found! Immediately ordered 5 more
Bad quality
The seam ripped, and there is a hole in the underwear after one wear and one wash…
Élastique ne sert à rien
L'élastique de taille est tellement lousse que la culotte ne tient pas en place. Dommage, car la coupe est superbe et le tissu confortable...
Bonne qualité
Parfaite!
cute but small
great style but fit more snug than expected, would prefer a higher waist
Comfortable fabric. I would recommend
Comfortable fabric. I would recommend this item.
Bien
Extensible, douceur, respirabilité, finition épurée, confortable.
Bien
Bien
Un peu grand pour moi.
Un peu grand pour moi. J’aurais dû prendre la taille moyenne
Garçonne taille haute
Tel que décrit Grandeur médium parfaite