Knickers... How many is too many?

Gazillions. I have had a cull recently where I've realised that some of the fancy ones are just not going to get worn, as I will always pick a comfy pair first. I bought one lot because they were apparently super comfy. Then another set were lauded as SUPER SUPER comfy so I got some of those too. And bought a second set as they were indeed the most comfortable drawers I've ever had...

(I also take two pairs per day on holiday and usually in summer here in the UK, will change for a fresh pair during the day. Going to the loo and pulling a pair of cold, clammy sweaty knickers back up... horrible!)

About 10 pairs. More than enough for me.

Unless l’ve a heavy period, l wouldn’t wear knickers in bed. I hate wearing anything in bed.

l usually have a bath or shower after work (l shower first thing when l get up as well), but often don’t bother to wear any in the evening unless l’m going out.

l travel a fair bit for work, but wash things when away, the same when on holiday. I can’t imagine bringing a suitcase full of dirty knickers back. With so many on the line on return the neighbours would think l’ve put the flags out 😀.

I don’t wear pants (or anything) in bed.

I am sure everyone puts on clean pants after a shower, but if I shower in the evening and only wear pants for a short while I might put the same pair back on the next morning to go to the gym and then put clean ones on after post-gym shower.

Keeping my washing bills and climate change down one pair of pants at a time.

And as for holidays, if over a week I do a wash, no choice as we usually are on the motorbike and space is very limited. Even when we cruise i realised quickly they offer free self service laundry facilities and it means you have less to do when you get home

@IncessantNameChanger

why do you need knickers in bed so no I don’t change them I just put them in the laundry basket, I sleep naked.

I thought at least two pairs is day is completely normal.

Fresh pair in the morning, and fresh pair at night, but I do get that many don't wear any at night.

I do. They are my security blanket at night.

173 pairs is an impressive collection!

I think I just have about 40. I like to put on a clean pair for bed and will always change them if I go out in the evening after I've had a shower.

I've only got about 4 bras though which doesn't feel like enough.

Far too many. Like a pp I'd want at least two pairs a day for a two week holiday. Do people seriously never change them for bed? After a evening shower or wear the same pair for 24 hours?

Also too many socks. Right now I'm wearing both to death and aiming to rotate them into the bin before getting to minimal numbers.

I have far too much of everything right now

I have about 100, also too many.

What an illuminating thread.

I have 21. 7 pairs of 3 different styles....2 sets of Wirana boxers ( long and short styles) and a set of pants for the gym. I replace each year.
3 bras...1 black, 2 nudes tshirt bras.
7 pairs of socks.

Haha I recently had surgery and am still off work so today’s job to kill the boredom is actually sorting out my knicker drawer!
I know I have too many, I would hazard a guess at 50 pairs? But I have so many different styles, like thongs, shorts, big after childbirth knickers (that I still wear at night sometimes when I’m feeling bloated and uncomfortable!), period knickers, ‘invisible’ ones etc . So will report back later!

I have about 40, fortunately, as M&S discontinued my favourite knicker so glad now I bought loads when they were reduced

I’ve around 20 pairs of knix. I always buy 2 matching pairs when l buy a new bra and supplement those with others though. I strive to match but don’t always achieve.

In a good hotel, send stuff to the laundry. Knickers, T shirts etc come back the next day, nicely folded and like new. Keeps the packing down, and it's one if my favourite things about being away.

Exactly.

I'd never of guessed.

I can't be bothered counting, but I imagine it would be fewer than 20, most of which are identical black boyshorts. I will only buy more if I throw some out.

Probably 60 pairs or thereabouts.

I do have some that are my favorite and on constant rotation. The others are part of a set or ones I bought thinking they would be comfortable, but actually are not.

As I have got older my body shape has changed and the style I used to like just don't fit that well anymore.

But I haven't the heart to part with them as I'm convinced I'll have a small pert bum again one day. 😂

I have those I wear every day, then certain ones under leggings. Nude colour for under white clothing etc.

I don't think 10 pairs of the same type would work for me as what I wear depends on my outfit.

I don't! Haven't been away for more than a few days or a week for years, and that has been places I could do washing g if desperate.
If I suddenly found my self booking a 2 week holiday with no washing facilities I'd probably need to go shopping, for all types of clothes! But it's very unlikely to happen so for general home use a dozen pairs tops in regular use is more than ample. In fact I suspect I have less, but as I rarely get all my washing put away at once I haven't checked lately what is in the clean laundry mountain 😅. I do a load of clothes washing probably twice a week anyway.

Jeepers - hanging on hangers… that is the peak of organisation!

Loving this image of multiple mumsnetters now sitting at home counting their knickers! 😂

OMG! 173 pairs! I think I have around 30 pairs. I actually thought that was quite a lot. Seems I was deluding myself. 😂

I'm going to count in tomorrow. I think it's quite a lot.

I have 8 pairs. I had a cull recently.