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Can I just check that everyone puts their knickers on first?

436 replies

binnibonnieboo · 15/03/2026 19:49

Reading a novel, someone puts their bra on, then their knickers. This is so obviously wrong I'm not sure I can read any more. If they get this so wrong, then nothing in the novel is to be trusted! Nobody ever in the history of the universe has put on their bra before their knickers, surely?

OP posts:
AdaDex · 15/03/2026 19:54

Depends how droopy your boobs are. You might need them out of the way first so the don't get accidentally tucked in your knickers........🤔

BoarBrush · 15/03/2026 19:54

I put my socks on first I think. I'm permanently cold and hate barefeet. If I'm in my jammies(don't wear them to bed, just in the house to be warm) I probably would take my top off first so bra then socks then pants.

Maybe I'm weird 😂

showmethegin · 15/03/2026 19:55

If you do top half before bottom half surely you’re just standing there like Winnie the Pooh? Nuts

Edictfromno10 · 15/03/2026 19:55

AdaDex · 15/03/2026 19:54

Depends how droopy your boobs are. You might need them out of the way first so the don't get accidentally tucked in your knickers........🤔

This is why I have to put my bra on first ...

Sprig1 · 15/03/2026 19:56

Knickers first is the only way. My husband takes his pants off before his t-shirt. Who does that?!

PlasticFantas · 15/03/2026 19:56

I used to put knickers on first but now I've got hrt gel and it takes ten minutes at least to dry so bra first, while still in the bathroom so I can wash my hands, then gel, is a more efficient use of time.

I'm guessing the heroine of this novel isn't using eostrodial though.

I'llBuyThatForADollar · 15/03/2026 19:56

caringcarer · 15/03/2026 19:53

Brad first then top, followed by knickers.

I’d definitely do Brad first, after that anything goes!

rainbowsparkle28 · 15/03/2026 19:56

User18394111 · 15/03/2026 19:50

Agreed!! It would just feel wrong. I need to get covered up down there asap.

Yes this! Would feel weirdly exposed (to whom I have no idea, very much just me 😂) having bra on and no pants. Also I guess usually when getting ready would want a few minutes for deodorant to dry before putting bra on and again would feel strange waiting with nothing on my bottom half 🤷‍♀️

Canyonroadjack · 15/03/2026 19:56

Socks, knickers then bra, always.

PlasticFantas · 15/03/2026 19:57

Socks???!!

Like Mr Bean?!

BoarBrush · 15/03/2026 19:57

I see @BookOfBritishBirds and @itsgettingweird are my kinda people, thank feck I don't feel so weird now

Canyonroadjack · 15/03/2026 19:58

PlasticFantas · 15/03/2026 19:57

Socks???!!

Like Mr Bean?!

Dunno. Did he wear a lot of socks? I always put mine on first!

Chiefangel · 15/03/2026 19:58

Socks, knickers, bra, trousers, top. Always that order.

Tallestone · 15/03/2026 19:59

Socks, pants then bra

LadyLolaRuben · 15/03/2026 20:00

Socks first to stay warm. Then top down

BookOfBritishBirds · 15/03/2026 20:00

Socks is logical. Chances are if you e just come out of the shower and are wrapped in a towel or bathrobe it is your feet that will need the warmth of clothing first.

Artesia · 15/03/2026 20:00

Sprig1 · 15/03/2026 19:56

Knickers first is the only way. My husband takes his pants off before his t-shirt. Who does that?!

ha- would put me in mind of Winnie the Pooh...

SliceofTosst · 15/03/2026 20:00

Bra, knickers, top, socks then trousers.

BrendaSmall · 15/03/2026 20:00

If it’s cold, I put bra on, then t shirt followed by sweater, then knickers socks and trousers

PuzzledObserver · 15/03/2026 20:01

Knickers, bra, socks, trousers, top.

DH goes underpants, socks, shirt, then trousers. Now THAT is weird.

Notmyreality · 15/03/2026 20:01

No, I help DH with his belt and suspenders first then once he’s sorted out my knickers on.

Oh sorry is that not the question?

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 15/03/2026 20:01

Bra
top
knickers
socks
jeans

pizzaHeart · 15/03/2026 20:02

Usually knickers first, just in case of emergency as @hazelberry pointed out. However I might put on bra again in the bathroom after showering and then go to the bedroom for a new pair of knickers with towel wrapped around so a bit like @Tigerbalmshark

Luddite26 · 15/03/2026 20:02

I like to cover my modesty first with my knickers which ironically are strings so only ever cover the bare minimum of modesty but enough for me.
Knicks, jeans, bra top socks always.

AsparagusSeason · 15/03/2026 20:02

Do people follow an order? I have no idea what I do. It’s probably different every day.

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