The best men’s underwear brands to buy for every body type

• Price range: £30-190

Starting out with sartorially stylish underwear made from premium, sustainable fabrics, Stockholm's CDLP has since branched out into the wider worlds of loungewear and pyjamas… but let's go back to the brand's roots for a second. Creating exceptional underwear from hyper-cosy lyocell, CDLP's output is designed for next-level breathability and a soft silk-like feel. Win-win.

• Price range: £8.50-27

Arket's underwear selection, like the bulk of its minimalistic yet stylish offerings, strikes an almighty balance between form, function and affordability. Pima cotton is the star of the show when it comes to the label's undies, giving its selection of trunks, boxers and briefs a silky smooth feel that'll keep you feeling cosy and a little bit fancy underneath your nine-to-five get-up.

• Price range: £24-26

The brand better known for its eco-friendly footwear recently stepped into the underwear category, using the same unique super-yarn Trino developed for its sock line and allowing the brand to stay true to its mission to tread lighter on the planet. Your underwear drawer (and our planet at large) will thank you.

• Price range: £50-180

Few waistbands carry quite the same prestige as Tom Ford’s. As with the designer’s apparel and accessories, its undergarments ooze sartorial elegance. The original skin-toned nude briefs will always be a failsafe in your underwear drawer, but if you’re feeling a little bolder, we suggest focusing on the patterned and silk styles for a change.

• Price range: £35-65

Sometimes you just can't beat a classic. The long-heralded monarch of the designer underwear world, it's hard to challenge a pair of Calvins. Specifically? The retro silhouette of what was, in its youth, often referred to as the “tighty whitey” shakes off any bad rep in adulthood… especially true if that timeless underwear waistband of Calvin Klein is attached.

• Price range: £15-40

There's no doubt that you've heard plenty about Kim K's emblematic luxe brand by now. But since it's been catering to menswear, you're bound to hear a little more. Offering a super sleek selection of reliable wardrobe basics, this is the label that's more than earned its Insta-worthy prestige.

• Price range: £15-25

Straddling the design worlds of minimalism and quirkiness, Cos' output is always elegant and balanced. A theme that extends to its foundational pieces, the label's underwear is simple, effective and, ultimately, affordable.

• Price range: £19-138

Regardless of whether you're looking for a sporty foundation or everyday under-layer, Lululemon has a little something for every top drawer. Beginning with the latter, the brand's ‘Always In Motion’ boxer shorts are particularly good sweat-wicking stuff; enhanced with an ergonomic, uber-soft and quick-drying design that keeps you going just that little bit longer, safe from any discomfort or less-than-chic sweat patches. Its more everyday offering, however, is just as breathable, primed for pairing under even your most chafeable denim.

• Price range: £12-45

For the man amid a major clear-out, Marks & Spencer makes the ideal place to start over and stock up again. Home of many multipacks comprising almost every silhouette under the sun, Marks & Spencer offers high-quality underwear at some of the most reasonable prices on the market, meaning less thinkwork, and more comfortable daytimes.

Price range: £19-29

To those on the lookout for a fashionable selection of underwear which doesn’t break the bank, we advise taking a trip to Weekday. Having mastered the art of affordable minimalism with all menswear staples, the high street brand’s undergarments are impressively classic.

• Price range: £75-135

Originally established as a luxury shirtmaker, Royal Warrant-holding brand Turnbull & Asser now serves a plethora of elegant essentials to uplift your wardrobe day and night. Focusing on the night, its underwear range sticks solely to the boxer design, offered in everything from sophisticated pastel shades to traditional striped and gingham motifs.

• Price range: £20-69

A lifelong favourite for underwear fans, the Boss logo goes a long way as an outfit base. Most commonly, you’ll find this stitched into the waistband of designs, with a special shoutout going to this latest boxer brief.

• Price range: £304-320

If they’re good enough for the runway, they’re good enough for your underwear draw. We’re talking about the house of Gucci here, whose recent collection made a case for the cotton boxer short as the centrepiece of your attire. It's a bold choice, but we're not saying no.

• Price range: £16-20

Harnessing the naturally lightweight, breathable and temperature-regulating properties of bamboo, Bam's own bamboo air jersey fabric has cemented the label's reputation as an underwear revelation. Not only does it bring a whole new level of softness to the table, but bamboo renders Bam's undies ideal for hot days and workout wear, with a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) of 50+, should you be training shorts-less and outdoors… and, they're available in a whole host of neutral (and not so neutral) shades. Stock up.

• Price range: £50-225

Luxury nightwear designer Derek Rose has been serving stylish undergarments to royalty and Hollywood stars since 1926, making this brand a top port of call for underwear. Favouring the use of classic colour palettes and lustrous silk textures in creations, each piece is mindfully made to last for years to come. For a primary purchase, we suggest splurging on these Woburn silk boxers, emblazoned with a subtle navy stripe and fitted with an elasticated waistband.

• Price range: All pairs £22

Everlane's Uniform line takes men's essentials back to their blueprint, redoing them in the most functional way possible. Made predominantly from Supima cotton, the label's everyday undies come in a tailored fit that won't add any unnecessary bulk to what you wear on top.

• Price range: £45-90

Searching for simplicity with your underwear of choice? Allow us to introduce Zimmerli. Founded in Switzerland in 1871, the loungewear brand is internationally renowned for its fuss-free designs with high quality at its core – and for underwear, this translates to two central styles: the boxer and the brief.

• Price range: £35-55

Rooted in innovation and practicality, German brand Falke relies on high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship in the creation of its casual garments. Designed in a league of their own, Falke's undies even incorporate ‘Outlast’ technology fibres to protectively regulate your body temperature. Talk about advanced.

• Price range: £44-150

If you dare to make a fashionable statement through your underwear of choice, few brands ensure it better than Versace. Boldly characterised by the Italian brand’s opulent motifs, Versace's underwear selection is emblazoned throughout with house codes made to subtly peep above your waistline.

• Price range: £20-115

Organic Basics' ethically made and vegan-approved underwear is a no-brainer for he who wants to make every aspect of his wardrobe eco-friendly. Forgoing logos and frills for sustainable quality, the label's minimalistic underwear range comes with a natural stretch that has no synthetic blends, just pure, organic cotton.

• Price range: £16-20

Home to grey joggers and supportive sportswear, the mission statement at Gymshark is simple: all the label's underwear is extra lightweight and moisture-wicking, meaning its broad selection of boxers and briefs will keep things comfortable during the trials and tribulations of a workout as well as throughout your daily tasks.

• Price range: £35-65

Creators of premium performance sportswear, Castore's collections don't mess about. Designing underwear made to fit your life and lifestyle, not visa versa, Castore's sportwise selection seamlessly blends style and practicality to create a reliable everyday base layer. Utilising advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics all to keep you comfortable throughout your day, Castore can't go wrong.

• Price range: £14-86

Subscribing to the philosophy that the foundation of one's outfit is of just as much importance as one's exterior aesthetic, Tommy Hilfiger is passionate about underwear perfection. Offering a broad selection of boxers, briefs, trunks and multipacks, the label's underwear slate is home to all the essentials your top drawer could dream of – all of which are hallmarked with the iconic Tommy Hilfiger elasticated waistband, of course.

• Price range: £29-85

A new pair of Paul Smith boxer briefs to slip into every day of the working week is quite the treat. Not one to shy away from a splash of colour, the British designer's undergarment offering is rarely kept totally tonal. Take this five-pack, par example, with its decorated waistbands in hues of yellow, pink and blue, each hallmarked with a script logo you won't shy away from flashing above your beltline.

• Price range: £28-55

Swiss loungewear label Hanro is well known for its understated but luxurious loungewear with pioneering thermal properties, spanning everything across trunks, boxers, briefs - you name it. Our pick of the lot though? That goes to these noir black trunks. The mercerised cotton has a semi-sheer effect that makes these next to weightless, with a high-cut leg giving free and easy movement in the summer months. For the non-sporty among us, Hanro's collection also plays host to a number of more lightweight options alongside a range of loungewear and pyjamas.

• Price range: £31-36

Under Armor's no-nonsense approach to your base layer is an invaluable one. But why tell you when we can show you? This three-pack features boxers crafted from ultra-soft fabric that allows heat and sweat to escape, while a seamless design prevents any dreaded chafing.