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Underwear Guy Review: Sears Structure Contrast Low Rise Brief
Designer/Manufacturer: Structure
Website: www.sears.com
Price: $15.00 2- pack

In addition to the Structure micromodal low rise brief, my other Sears find was this Structure contrast low-rise brief. For a little more background on the Structure brand please check out the micromodal brief review. The contrast briefs are sold as a 2-pack for the affordable price of just $15. You can find these in white, gray and black contrast options made from a 100% fine-ribbed cotton. The exposed 1 1/4" waistband is a microfiber elastic that is brushed smooth on the interior for comfort and includes a woven Structure logo repeated all the way around and accented by a contrast stripe. You'll find the standard logo wash/care tag sewn to the interior-back of the waistband which measures a fairly large 2 1/4" wide by 1 1/8" tall. The tag is sewn flat and is made from a smooth synthetic fabric which helps to reduce the irritation that tags can sometimes create. The back is full coverage with the sides narrowing to 2 1/2" not including the waistband.

I decided that since typical US department store brands run small that I would go a size down for these Structure briefs. After washing and drying, I still find my pairs of low-rise briefs fit quite nicely although I think the sizing question will also relate to your preference for fit. If you like a more modern snug fit then going down a size gives you a comparable fit to the 2Xist cotton no show brief and if you like a looser fit then you can stick to your normal size. I certainly didn't have any problems with the waist or leg-bands after having gone down a size. Although the pouch is a bit on the snug side, I believe that has more to do with the engineering than the size adjustment. The pouch is double-layer cotton highlighted by classic 1/4" contrast piping and does not have a functional fly. The leg-bands also sport the same contrast piping that wraps elastic to help keep things in place. The dual-layer pouch in front is fairly well designed with a decent amount of support and lift. I would say the pouch fit/results are not as good as C-In2's low rise brief but they are surprisingly close to the level of a premium underwear brand at almost half the cost.

The Grades:

Fit:	B+	Overall the fit of these low rise briefs is solid with generally good proportions all around. The size up/down question is a little murky but I would say if you're on the lower half of a given size range then sizing down will give you a fit you'd expect from a low-rise brief design.	Pouch Fit
Design:	B+/A-	The contrasting piping design helps to bring the design score a bit higher and the waistband is a nice high-end touch for a department store brand.
Material:	B+	This isn't the softest cotton out there but it definitely does the job and feels durable enough for regular all-day wear.
Construction:	A-	In a couple areas there were some threads that could have used a bit of trimming but otherwise very good seams and clean edges on the cotton where it was cut for the pattern.
Overall Grade:	B+/A-	I'm being a bit generous in this final score but I'm also taking into account the very low cost at just $7.50 per brief (at normal retail price). I would say that with this purchase you will end up with a better than average pair of underwear that includes a pouch design, some solid design work and good construction.
Would I buy another pair? Only because I have plenty of low rise briefs will I pass on buying more pairs of these Structure briefs but if I did want to stock up on some decent every-day wear underwear with a little style I would definitely consider picking up some more from Sears.

Wear Recommendations:

All-day Wear	Loungewear	Athletic	Sleepwear	Office Wear	Special Occasion	Bedroom Wear

Where To Buy:

You'll find these Structure underwear items in the men's underwear department of your local Sears store as well as online at Sears.com: Product Page.

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