I just bought these but they piss me off.

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They are to go over my dd nappy for under skirts. But the name really pisses me off. Why can't they be called 'under skirt shorts'? There's no need to be judging two year olds on their levels of modesty.

Damn it I can't attach the picture!!!!!

Aha success!

My girl wore plain knickers over hers

Well, "under skirt shorts" is a complete tongue twister.

Generally, I'd agree with you, but given that they're for ages all the way from 2 to 16 they probably are worn for modesty more often than not.

I know, but I don't like the inference. There must be a better name. I mean 'big knickers' would be better for older girls without the judgement.

Aren't they just girls' boxer briefs?

I don’t see the issue? It was big knickers in my day and I think it sounds better

They're not designed for over nappies though, they meant to be worn as knickers so girls can climb trees, do handstands and sit cross legged on the floor at school without flashing. Although quite why they can't just be called knickers is a bit beyond me!

Yes! Why not just call them that!

I mean modesty sounds better than big knickers

How many pieces of material do girls need between their vulvas and the outside world to feel comfortable these days?

It's the word 'modesty' I don't like. Girls climbing trees shouldn't have to think about being modest.

They are just boxer shorts?

'Girls boxers' would do the job.

I know, that's what I mean, they should just be called 'boxer shorts' not 'modesty shorts'.

Are they knickers to go over your knickers?

How weird. I agree with you.

They’re not to cover a nappy, they’re obviously to cover underwear. Lots of girls wear shorts under their skirt/dress at my DC’s school during the summer because they like to do cartwheels and don’t want everyone to see their knickers. I think it’s a fairly sensible idea.

@Norwaydidnthappen

They’re not to cover a nappy, they’re obviously to cover underwear. Lots of girls wear shorts under their skirt/dress at my DC’s school during the summer because they like to do cartwheels and don’t want everyone to see their knickers. I think it’s a fairly sensible idea.

I know! I like the product, I don't like the name.

They are meant to be worn over pants, the fabric is thinner than you would probably feel comfortable in as pants- although obviously nothing stopping you! Under skirt shorts sounds ridiculous, and they aren't really 'girls boxers'. I don't really like the name but not sure it's a huge issue, if boys routinely choose to wear skirts etc they can wear them too. We used to wear them in netball (out of choice).

Over-underpants?

@Twinkie01

How many pieces of material do girls need between their vulvas and the outside world to feel comfortable these days?

I don't get it either!

I agree, they could just call them shorts. I bought dd some first bras from M&S and they're labelled as 'for comfort and modesty' there's just no need.

Agree!!

They were known as 'games knickers' in my day and were on the uniform list