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Knickers... How many is too many?

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CoolOtter · 18/03/2025 21:32

We are changing our bedroom furniture and my new knicker drawer is smaller than the old one; the the drawer needed to be sorted. Turns out I have 173 pairs of knickers!
This got me wondering, does anyone have less than 20 pairs? What is the minimum?

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Bananalanacake · 18/03/2025 22:19

I'm most impressed at that number. I have 50, I'm doing the no clothes buying for a year challenge so I can't buy any new for a while.

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 18/03/2025 22:17

Whoa! I've got like 20 😭😭

I'm so single, they're all black granny pants 🙈🙈

Dinosweetpea · 18/03/2025 22:14

Easily 50-60. Loads I don't wear anymore though!

YourWinter · 18/03/2025 22:13

I have six identical pairs of Tu midi briefs for daytime and five looser pairs from Tesco to wear in bed. It’s plenty, nobody else sees my underwear.

Flossflower · 18/03/2025 22:12

Definitely 2 pairs per day on holiday.

If you are going to have a cull, take all your ones to be thrown out on your
next holiday. Wear them and then throw them away. You don’t have to bring a load of dirty knickers home with you.

MightyBust · 18/03/2025 22:09

Wow, I thought I had too many - I think I have about 20 pairs.

Hellohelga · 18/03/2025 22:08

Around 15 is enough - that’s two weeks covered.

purpleme12 · 18/03/2025 22:08

Wow I'm quite astounded at that amount!

I've definitely got less than 20!

AnOldCynic · 18/03/2025 22:06

Trumptonagain · 18/03/2025 21:44

I've about 35 pairs....
Need enough for a two week holiday at 2 pair's per day, plus a day either side.

It’s possible to handwash on holiday…

Onlyvisiting · 18/03/2025 22:04

Wow!
I'm sure I've got less than 20, probably less than dozen. Some of them are falling apart too.......

Minimum to be comfortable I would say is enough for 2 pairs of regular every day pants a day (I like to be prepared for accidents...... 😅) multiplied by the number of days between washdays!
Less would be fine, but there's no need to be too extremely Minimalistic, when you are cutting down from nearly 200 pairs anything will he an improvement 🤣.
Plus maybe half a dozen fancy pairs if you like them and will wear them?

I can't bear waste, so provided they fit and are a style you will wear I would be inclined to bag up all the others and store them in the garage/loft if possible and just fetch some out whenever you wear some out.
No need for you to go knicker shopping again in this lifetime!

AlmondLoaf · 18/03/2025 22:04

I have at least 20,i change into a new pair when I exercise as they get sweaty.
God 12 knickers a week. 😂

CheesePlantBoxes · 18/03/2025 22:03

Probably about 40 but 10 ish are period pants.

Remaining pants are a mix of cuts in about 40% dark, 40% light, 20% Nude.

I typically buy 2-3 matching knicks per bra in a range of styles. Lights and low cuts are mostly for summer clothes. High cut when I'm bloated or wearing dresses.

I aim for about 2 weeks of good undies per season (so 2 weeks of summer pants- light and low cut, 2 weeks of winter pants)

TapeMyEyes · 18/03/2025 22:00

I had a cull recently of one with elastic that had frayed etc so now I have about 25. I have yet to sort socks but I fear I may have about 50 pairs but they are different as I have thermal ones etc whereas knickers I only have either shorts or thongs.

BB49 · 18/03/2025 21:59

Definitely 2 pairs a day on holiday especially if it’s a hot country!

CheeseWisely · 18/03/2025 21:58

Definitely less than 20. About 12 in regular rotation and a few pairs of nice romantic time knickers that haven’t seen the light of day since DS was born.

Whitelight25 · 18/03/2025 21:58

About 20 pairs I think, never counted them.

Lilyhatesjaz · 18/03/2025 21:56

I have 75 pairs, I wear all of them in turn and if they have worn out I am not replacing them

SoftPillow · 18/03/2025 21:56

Also was desperate to know why two pairs for holiday 🤣

I might have about 20 ish pairs. Perhaps a few more if you count specialist ones such as uncomfortable but sexy, hold it all in ones, vintage style silk ones.

Sock, as someone mentioned, I’m quite particular and so only have about 8 pairs. I replace them regularly, no holes or thin bits or crunchiness from too much washing and wearing.

Trumptonagain · 18/03/2025 21:55

takealettermsjones · 18/03/2025 21:46

Why do you wear 2 pairs per day?! 😆

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After a day out and about I normally have a shower once back at the hotel/villa to freshen up before going out in the evening and I just prefer to wear a clean pair instead of putting the same ones back on.

Lookuptotheskies · 18/03/2025 21:53

I've never actually counted, but I'd guess about 12-20 as a rough estimate. 🤷

Over 100 seems bonkers. 😳🤣

Onelifeonly · 18/03/2025 21:50

I'm not going to count but probably between 20 and 25, though some I never wear unless I haven't done any washing for a while, so maybe more. I like to have enough for a two week holiday plus a few so I don't need to wash any while I'm away. 173 is crazy!!!

ETgo · 18/03/2025 21:50

takealettermsjones · 18/03/2025 21:46

Why do you wear 2 pairs per day?! 😆

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I always take at least two pairs per day of holiday - if I'm hot and sweaty in the day I want clean knickers for the evening 🙂

countrygirl99 · 18/03/2025 21:48

@NeverDropYourMooncup my washing machine died thos morning, new one being delivered tomorrow but I think 2 pairs might be a bit tight for holidays.

takealettermsjones · 18/03/2025 21:46

Trumptonagain · 18/03/2025 21:44

I've about 35 pairs....
Need enough for a two week holiday at 2 pair's per day, plus a day either side.

Why do you wear 2 pairs per day?! 😆

NeverDropYourMooncup · 18/03/2025 21:45

Usually, if you've put on so many that you can't actually pull your trousers up over your arse, I'd say that's too many knickers.

Other than that, if n = number of days it takes to order a new washing machine and have it delivered, n+1 generally seems to suffice.