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Please help me with comfortable knickers

106 replies

Plusplug · 25/02/2026 17:53

I have worn M&S full knickers size 18 since I had my DDs - I loved them and they were always comfortable. Then I lost weight and bought the same in a smaller size 12- I constantly have an uncomfortable knicker-up-the-bum situation and it's genuinely getting me down. I went up sizes - even all the way back up to a size 18. Nothing is right anymore.

People on here always recommend M&S full briefs, so is my bum just deformed or misshapen after weight loss? It looks normal-ish to the untrained eye. The gussets (shiver, hate that word) just seem so narrow 😩. I teach all day and cannot be constantly waiting to rearrange my underwear!

Please recommend me something reasonably priced which might help!

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ShodAndShadySenators · 25/02/2026 21:21

clarrylove · 25/02/2026 17:57

Wirarpa on Amazon are v good.

Agree, I've got plenty of these, they're so very comfortable. Don't slide between your cheeks ever
https://www.amazon.co.uk/wirarpa-Knickers-Underwear-Underpants-Multicolored/dp/B0828SHSXY
Nice range of colours too

Amazon

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/wirarpa-Knickers-Underwear-Underpants-Multicolored/dp/B0828SHSXY?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum--chat-5495905-please-help-me-with-comfortable-knickers

AgnesX · 25/02/2026 21:24

BearSoFair · 25/02/2026 21:01

I was coming to say Innersy too! Haven't bought knickers from anywhere else since I found them.

I bought them in a recommendation from someone on MN. It might have been you 😊

rainbowsparkle28 · 25/02/2026 21:28

M&S high waist, high leg ones I find good.

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Roundaboot · 25/02/2026 21:29

I'd also recommend Innersey. I've had a few packs and never had any issues with peeling gusset!

MrsMabelThorpe · 25/02/2026 21:30

I also bought the Wirapa ones after a recommendation here. Not sure which ones the PP with the panty liner issue has as thry do different kinds but the ones I have a nice thick black material and no problems there. https://amzn.eu/d/06fNKVu6

Amazon

Amazon

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IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 25/02/2026 21:34

British Boxers

namechanged3210 · 25/02/2026 21:38

I also love M&S full knickers, but agree the gusset (ugh!) is so narrow!!

Pancakeflipper · 25/02/2026 21:49

Boody
Comfy.

Bourneo · 25/02/2026 21:50

I've gone from m&s to matalan

Mykittensmittens · 25/02/2026 21:59

Wirarpa on Amazon. I mean, the ratings speak for themselves here. Cotton, comfy, wash so well they always come like new even with period leaks, they are just the best pants ever. Sexy? No. But I won’t buy any others now.

https://amzn.eu/d/0eUm5YGF

Amazon

Amazon

https://amzn.eu/d/0eUm5YGF?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum--chat-5495905-please-help-me-with-comfortable-knickers

Lovemycat2023 · 25/02/2026 22:31

rainbowsparkle28 · 25/02/2026 21:28

M&S high waist, high leg ones I find good.

Those are the ones I buy but the last lot were too high waist and so didn’t sit right on the groin area. Shame as they are otherwise fab!

I wouldn’t recommend the cotton multipacks from M&S anymore as they just don’t last.

MySpiritAnimalIsAPanda · 25/02/2026 22:52

Trust me to be the odd one out but I love Snug.

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 25/02/2026 23:01

I’ve started wearing long johns. Revelation- no edge in the crease at the top of your legs, no vpl, nothing travels anywhere. Some have a cotton gusset, others don’t. In the past I cared about the gusset, but it doesn’t seem to be a problem now possibly more modern fabrics.

User18394111 · 25/02/2026 23:06

DistractMe · 25/02/2026 17:57

Boody

I second boody. Have you tried the flexifit from M&S though?

Ophy83 · 25/02/2026 23:06

Fat face and white stuff both do super comfy knickers

AnneBoleynsNecklace · 25/02/2026 23:07

Tesco F&F 5-pack Microfibre No vpl full brief knickers in multi…I wear these all the time they are incredibly comfy.

notthatoldchestnut · 25/02/2026 23:08

DistractMe · 25/02/2026 17:57

Boody

This! Boody are great

justasking111 · 25/02/2026 23:51

clarrylove · 25/02/2026 17:57

Wirarpa on Amazon are v good.

They're amazing, MN put me onto them.

Fogwood · 26/02/2026 08:56

I've actually found Primark knickers more durable and comfortable than M&S.

Beechtrees19 · 26/02/2026 08:57

AlannaOfTrebond · 25/02/2026 19:00

Boody, most comfortable knickers ever.

Lose their shape very quickly.

Londontown12 · 26/02/2026 09:05

Plusplug · 25/02/2026 18:57

Thank you for all the suggestions - I'll start looking up some of these.

It's M&S that I'm having such problems with, which has really knocked my faith in the world because of there's one thing I thought I could rely on, it's M&S knickers! There just doesn't seem to be enough material now, despite there being 5 stone less of me.

I have lost weight and M&S are my go to I wore the full briefs it's the first time the gusset fits my fanny without cheese wiring me lol !
But there is always a but I purchased more same pants same size they felt a lot smaller and the same with the thongs there good because gusset is nice and again repurchased was slightly smaller it's this that annoys me with M&S the sizing is not consistent!

Justsewsew · 26/02/2026 09:10

propercoppercoffeepot · 25/02/2026 17:57

George asda full briefs are comfortable for me - i was size 20 down to a size 10. I too have an odd bottom!

I concur! The lace top ones particularly- I will definitely buy again and replace the more expensive pants from m&s. Lovely quality, wash and tumble dry well and keep their shape

Sweetiedarling7 · 26/02/2026 09:13

clarrylove · 25/02/2026 17:57

Wirarpa on Amazon are v good.

These knickers are the best I have ever worn. I threw out all my old ones and now all my knickers are wirapa. I also converted my best friend and my mother in law.

Mitherations · 26/02/2026 09:15

clarrylove · 25/02/2026 17:57

Wirarpa on Amazon are v good.

This. Try a pack, lifechanging!

MySweetGeorgina · 26/02/2026 09:16

All MS knickers are now poor quality 😭