Hanky Panky Women's Signature Stretch Lace Original Rise Thong One Size Fits Most

Why We Love It

• The Signature Stretch Lace — the reason this thong has been a bestseller for nearly 40 years. Hanky Panky's lace is not standard lace. It's a proprietary stretch lace knit with a high degree of memory — it moves with the body during the day and returns to its original shape after washing. Lightweight, exceptionally soft, and engineered to lie flat against skin rather than rolling, bunching, or digging in. The difference is immediately apparent on the first wear and impossible to unlearn.
• The Original Rise silhouette — the cut that set the standard. A classic V-front and V-back waistband that sits at the natural hip — higher than a low-rise cut, providing a secure feel and a leg-lengthening effect. The Original Rise rests gently on the natural waist curve without the muffin-top effect that a too-low or too-tight waistband creates. The soft lace border replaces traditional elasticised edges entirely, which is the detail that makes the fit genuinely pressure-free.
• Virtually invisible under clothing. The flat lace profile and V-cut silhouette eliminate visible panty lines under leggings, fitted trousers, silk dresses, and anything else that makes underwear lines a consideration. The thong that disappears, in the best possible way.
• One size fits most, sizes 4–14. The exceptional elasticity of the Signature Lace means one thong genuinely accommodates a wide range of bodies — not as a compromise but as a design feature. The lace adapts to the body rather than the body adapting to the lace.
• Made in the USA. Every Hanky Panky thong is made in the United States, where the brand has manufactured since its founding. A genuine provenance claim from a brand that has never outsourced it.

The Full Story

Hanky Panky was founded in New York in 1977 by Lida Stein and Gale Epstein, who started making lingerie from silk charmeuse scraps. The Original Rise Thong — introduced in 1986 — became one of the best-selling pieces of lingerie in American history. The formula has not changed because it does not need to. The same Signature Stretch Lace, the same V-cut silhouette, the same one-size-fits-most construction that made women discover what a thong was supposed to feel like.

"The thong that people buy once and then quietly reorder in every available colour. Not a coincidence."

Available in an extensive range of colours — from classic Black, White, and Chai to seasonal shades including Strawberry Lemonade, Marmalade, Lavender Fields, and more. 

Gifting This?

The Original Rise Thong is the no-fail lingerie gift — the one-size-fits-most construction removes the sizing guesswork entirely, and the Hanky Panky name does the rest. A reliable choice for bridal showers, bachelorette parties, birthdays, and any occasion where a genuinely luxurious gift is needed without the effort of a complicated decision. Black is always right. Chai is universally flattering. The seasonal colours are for people who already have the classics and want something new.

Good to Know

What does "One Size Fits Most" actually mean?
The Signature Stretch Lace has enough elasticity to comfortably fit sizes 4 through 14 (approximately XS through XL in standard clothing sizing). It is genuinely one size — not a compromise — because the lace is engineered to adapt to a range of body shapes without losing its structure or comfort. If you are above a size 14, Hanky Panky produces plus-size styles in sizes 1X and 2X.

How does the Original Rise differ from the Low Rise?
The Original Rise sits higher on the hip with a classic V-front and V-back — it provides more coverage at the waistband and a more secure, traditional fit. The Low Rise sits lower on the hip for a more modern, flirty silhouette. Same Signature Lace, same one-size-fits-most construction — the choice comes down to how you want the waistband to sit.

How do I wash it?
Hand wash or machine wash on delicate, cold water only. Lay flat or hang to dry — never put Hanky Panky in the dryer. The lace maintains its shape and softness through repeated cold washing; heat is the only thing that degrades it over time.

Will it really stay invisible under tight clothing?
Yes — the V-cut and flat lace profile are specifically designed to eliminate visible panty lines under fitted clothing. The lace does not have a raised edge that shows through fabric the way elasticised waistbands do. Under leggings, it is genuinely invisible.