I had a pair of the regular Ex Officio bikini, sans lace, and I liked it a lot but it was much more utilitarian than it was cute.  This pair with the lace added is so much better!  Still the quick dry and comfy fit of Ex Officio and now pretty, too.  I noticed some of the other reviewers don't really agree with me and I'll concede these aren't the sexiest panties in creation but there are pretty, comfortable, feminine, full coverage and everything I am personally looking for in a pair of panties.  These are not lingerie but I only wear lingerie in the bedroom, not under my every day clothes.  But that's just me.  And these panties are for me :)  I already have two pairs and will be ording more next time I need more panties.