Granny panties are back due to its practical superiority compared to thongs.
But
why should comfort outweigh sexy? There are plenty of sexy non-thong underwear out there as well.
So when you decide you are going to let your skimpy thongs rest in the dresser, there's no need to choose a pair of granny panties.
Here's a suitable example of something looking both functional and sexy:
It's the rational thing to do!