Glitter 30006 Lace Tanga Panty with Strappy Back

What the Glitter 30006 is

The Glitter 30006 is a women's lace tanga panty with an open, strap-crossed back panel. It is a single panty by Glitter, cut from a floral lace with a scalloped finish along the edges, and it is photographed here in two colourways: a red lace with contrast black trim, and an all-over black.

A closer look at the lace

The body of the panty is a floral lace rather than a plain knit, so the pattern itself does the decorative work. The lace is open-worked enough to read as sheer across the hip and the rear panel, with the denser parts of the floral motif falling across the front.

The waistline sits low on the hip and the sides are narrow, which is what gives the style its clean line under clothing. The top edge and the leg openings finish in a scalloped lace border rather than a wide elastic band, so the trim stays flat and the shape of the garment is drawn by the lace itself.

On the red version that scalloped border is picked out in black, and the contrast is what makes the shape of the panty read from a distance. On the black version the same construction is tone-on-tone, which gives a quieter, more uniform look.

The strappy back panel

The back is the detail this style is named for. The rear of the panty is cut away at the top into an open panel, and a series of narrow horizontal straps runs across that opening, ladder-fashion, between the two sides. The lace picks up again below the straps to form the seat.

A small bow finishes the top of the strap panel. On the red colourway it is a crisp black accent against the red lace; on the black colourway it is tonal and reads more as texture than as a contrast detail.

Below the straps the cut is a tanga: the seat is narrower than a full brief but it is a genuine panel of fabric, not a string. The sides stay slim where they meet the hip.

Product specifications

Where the tanga cut sits

A tanga sits between a brief and a thong. It keeps a real panel of fabric across the seat, so it is not a single strap at the back, but that panel is cut higher and narrower than a brief's, leaving the lower curve uncovered and the sides reduced to a slim band at the hip.

In practical terms that makes it a middle option: more covered than a thong, less fabric than a bikini brief, and with sides slim enough to stay unobtrusive under a fitted skirt or trousers. On the 30006 the open back panel and its straps add a decorative element that a plain tanga does not have, so it reads as lingerie rather than as a basic.

Who it suits

This is a decorative piece for adults, and it suits anyone building out a lingerie drawer with something more detailed than everyday cotton. The strappy back makes it a natural match for a sheer robe or a lace chemise where the back is actually seen, and the red colourway in particular is a straightforward choice for an occasion piece.

Because the lace is open-worked and the sides are narrow, it also works as a lightweight option in warm weather. If you would rather have more coverage at the back than a tanga gives, a fuller cut is the better pick — browse the rest of the panty and hosiery range to compare shapes.

Looking after it

Fine lace lasts longest when it is washed by hand in cool water with a mild detergent, then pressed out gently and left to dry flat or on a line rather than going through a tumble dryer. Heat and mechanical agitation are what break down the fine threads of a lace like this one, and they are also what snags narrow back straps.

Keep bleach and fabric softener away from it, and wash it separately from anything with hooks or zips, which is the usual cause of a pulled thread in a lace panel. Always follow the care instructions on the tag sewn into the garment itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cut is the Glitter 30006?

It is a tanga. The seat is a real panel of lace, narrower and higher-cut than a brief but considerably more covered than a thong, with slim sides at the hip.

What does the back of the 30006 look like?

The back has an open panel at the top crossed by a series of narrow horizontal straps, with a small bow at the top of the strap arrangement. The lace picks up again below the straps to form the seat.

Which colours is the 30006 photographed in?

It is photographed in two colourways: a red floral lace trimmed in black, with black straps and a black bow, and an all-over black version where the trim and straps match the lace.

Is the lace see-through?

The lace is open-worked and reads as sheer in places, particularly across the hip and the rear panel. It is a decorative lace rather than an opaque knit, so it is a lingerie piece first and a coverage piece second.

How should I wash it?

Hand wash it in cool water with a mild detergent and let it dry flat or on a line. Skip the bleach, the fabric softener and the tumble dryer, keep it away from hooks and zips in the wash, and check the care tag sewn into the garment for anything specific to your piece.

How is the order packaged?

Orders ship in plain, unmarked outer packaging. Nothing on the outside of the parcel pictures or describes the contents.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.