Knickers... How many is too many?

I must have 50 pairs of plain black cotton tangas, because you don't see them very often these days and I buy them when they are available. I'm about to throw away some of the older ones, which I've had for years and which are beginning to get tired.
I also have about 12 chub rub type shorts for wearing under summer dresses.

I've had a cull and I've got about 20 pairs now including those to go with matching sets. All my knickers are now comfortable.

I always take 2 pairs per day for holiday as well.

I had a clear out of underwear... I think I am down to 50/60 which feels sparse... but don't ask me about bras

They were recommended on MN so I thought I'd give them a go. As pps have pointed out, they might not fit your no doubt peachy rear as comfortably as they do my humungous rump, so bear this in mind...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/wirarpa-Knickers-Underwear-Underpants-Multicolored/dp/B0828SHSXY

About 15

I would much rather hand wash a few pairs as I go along on holiday than have 40 pairs of dirty underwear in luggage for 2-3 weeks.
same with socks. I probably wear 2 pairs a day on holiday ( out in day, fresh in evening), but I don’t own 28+ pairs socks for a 2 week trip. Plus suitcases would just be full of underwear. Just hand wash every few days.

170+ pairs of pants must cost a fortune

Can't go wrong with the M&S multipack "full brief" style.
They're not as full brief as you'd imagine, but give good coverage and no wedges! Lovely and soft as well.

I don't know exactly, but when I moved them quite recently, I was shocked at the quantity. There were even a couple still in that rolled up multi-pack style, that I'd clearly never worn, and didn't even remember buying.
I'd guess somewhere between 50 and 75.

The problem is one shape does not suit all. I like M&S Brazilians, they suit my shape, others dislike them.

Please tell me what the super super comfy ones are! Lots of mine are on their way out so I’m going to need some new ones soon.

Two dozen all M&S the same. Did a huge declutter ladt year. Sooo much easier now

About 20. Most of mine are from British Boxers as I fine them really comfortable. I've also got a few pairs of granny knickers from when I still had periods, they really need to be thrown out.

I’m not sure exactly, but maybe 10 or 12 pairs.

My cut off is however many fits in my underwear drawer. If I can't shut the drawer I throw out the old ones

Sorry this made me giggle because I've got exactly the same down to the romantic time lacy ones that also haven't seen the light of day since my DS was born 🤭

I was going to answer that there is no such thing as too many knickers but on reflection I think 173 is too many. I have about 25.

I always have 25 pairs. 20 in use and one new packet.

I can’t imagine sleeping in a bra!

l’ve slept naked since l was about 14 (40 something now), mum, dad and elder sister always slept naked for as long as l can remember. I just followed suite. Upbringing again!

Around 40, including 10ish pairs of period pants, some which the elastic has given up on but I use these at night, I recently replaced some very old and worn out Sloggi Tai control pants with the exact same 6 pairs, I also like Sloggi lace Tai mini and I have 9 pairs in black, add to that a random selection of knickers that I rarely wear.

I also take double the amount on holiday, so 28 pairs on a two week break.

Less than 20 here, including a few that should really be in the bin, but I can't face looking for new ones 😂

On that topic, can anyone recommend some non-expensive ones that are actually comfortable? Must be cotton...

I still have a few old M&S midis with the lace edges. but I think they've changed now? My Tesco full briefs have scratchy elastic.

I know so many people who wear both knickers and bras to bed and I cannot think of anything worse. I would walk in the door and take my bra off straight away and I only ever wear knickers to bed if I’m wearing a nightdress or on my period. I feel restricted and suffocated if I’m wearing underwear to bed! My mum always said to me ‘let things breathe’ so I guess I grew up with that mentality and do it with my own children too

So I only wear ‘granny’ style high waisted underwear - I don’t have any variation in style. I have about 4 ‘decent’ frilly style ones. About 10 ‘daily’ ones. And about 4 pairs of ones I wear on my period. They’re literally all black too! I think if I had different colours or styles I would have a lot more - but I just stick to what I know and wear the same ones (obviously different pairs) daily for convenience.

I lost a lot of weight last year - size 24 down to 14. Bought all my clothes from vinted but never got round to going into an actual shop to replace underwear until this month. Threw out all my old knickers, about 30 pairs, and replaced with 8 new ones (plus four pairs of period pants). Keep meaning to get more but seem to be managing fine on this number as I’m doing a few loads of washing a week.

By the time I've done laundry and put it back in the drawer, I probably only wear the same 4/5 pair but I have about 30 I reckon.

Twelve. Eight winter and four summer.

About 12