Why do women’s underwear have a bow on the front?

Have you ever wondered why women’s underwear often has a small bow on the front? It’s not just for decoration; there’s a useful reason behind it.

Imagine trying to put on your underwear in the dark, not sure which way is the front. The bow helps with that! As someone on Reddit explained, it acts as a touchable marker so you can tell the front from the back.

In the past, before elastic existed, underwear was held up by ribbons that were tied in the front for convenience, especially when getting dressed by candlelight. Even though we now use elastic, the bow remains as a cute reminder of how things used to be.

So, the next time you see that bow, think about the smart people from the past. They took a simple ribbon and made it both useful and stylish—a small bow with a big purpose.