no VPL

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phraseinformal

   describes underwear or clothing designed so that the outline of underpants cannot be seen through the fabric

   Grammar: Used as an adjective before a noun or as a label on products, e.g. 'no VPL pants'.

   Patterns

   • no VPL + noun
   • be no VPL

   She bought these seamless briefs because they promise no VPL under tight dresses.

   The label says 'no VPL' so you can wear them with leggings.

   For a smooth look, choose no VPL underwear in a nude shade.

2. 2phraseuncountableinformal

   the absence of a visible line made by underwear under tight clothes

   Grammar: Often used after 'give' or 'mean' to talk about the result.

   Patterns

   • give no VPL
   • mean no VPL

   These laser-cut edges give no VPL even under white trousers.

   The fabric is so thin that it means no VPL all day.

Common combinations

no VPL pants

I always pack my no VPL pants for holidays.

no VPL underwear

This brand is famous for its no VPL underwear.

guaranteed no VPL

The packaging says 'guaranteed no VPL'.

no VPL look

She wanted a no VPL look under her silk skirt.

Synonyms and how they differ

seamless

Seamless describes underwear with no sewn joins, which often also means no VPL, but seamless can refer to other clothing too.

invisible

Invisible means you cannot see it at all; no VPL only means the outline is not visible, so it is less absolute.

Word family

VPL abbreviation

visible panty line: the outline of underwear seen through clothes.

Commonly confused: no VPL or VPL?

Practice

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