AIBU to be fed up of knickers that crawl up yer arse within 5 minutes?!?

[DiaDeLosMuertos]

Maybe it's my (40-something) age and the fact that I've got a bit fatter (was size 10-12 now 12-14), but I've had enough of flimsy pants! Walking around in public pulling your underwear out of your backside is not a good look. Weirdly, the best ones I found were cartoon Wonderwoman ones from Debenhams! They had really sturdy hems that actually stayed in place. But the last time I bought some they'd changed the fabric and now they've gone all stretchy and useless! Waaah! I don't want granny pants (or hi leg); boy shorts are my favourite style. They definitely have to be cotton though. Anyone got any recommendations? I can't be the only one with this problem can I?

I know most people want cotton but the Tesco seamless no vpl pants in the sort of shiny microfiber are great. No bum creepage and I can even play rugby and ride in them without them ending up wedged between my arse crack

Just wear a G-string. Problem solved!

These pants are the only pants worth getting imo.

I love them - the lace bit is elasticated, so looks nice, but feels substantial, and there is good gusset and arse coverage!

They're a bit pricey, but well worth it.

(Triumph Amourette 300 Maxi Brief)

I'm a granny and have worn granny pants for years, despite having a drawer full of lacey knickers.
Sloggis maxi are wonderful. No side seams, just one seam at the back which doesn't disappear into my bum crack.

I buy them when they are reduced and they last for years.

Another M&S high leg multi pack fan. They are wide enough at the back to keep to the correct side of the gluteus maximius.
Where I completely flounder is matching to knickers. Apparently I am very absolutely completely unreasonable for wanting to match a 34b and comfy size 8 pants. The only sets that look appropriate turn out to be on the plus size stands. I don't want the cs overhang flobbling its saggy skin over the tops of my pants, nor the permo-wedgie.

Another vote for M&S midis.

I have Debenhams high waist one, fantastic, smooth line under clothes. I asked my daughter how she liked my granny pants, and she said "those aren't even granny pants, they're just going too far!"

Having got entirely sick of this dilemma, and fortified by the fact that other people on Mumsnet had done the same, I bought myself a pack of soft cotton granny knickers from M&S.

They are godawful to look at, but I no longer have VPL, and I am soooooo comfortable.

Ooh, MrsMook, don't let the bra people hear you say you're a 34b and a size 8!!

Another one in post-c-section granny pants that go up to your waist and are 2 sizes too big. My c-section was nearly a year ago I recommend the Asda full briefs with lace waistband if you really want to ensure your arse won't eat them

Another vote for Sloggi - I've been wearing the Basic Midi for at least 30 years & wouldn't wear anything else! No crack problems at all. And they can be washed at 90C - so if you have an infection you can be sure they are really cleaned.

M & S Midis. Don't quite go up to your belly button (unlike proper granny pants) but don't get butt munched or roll down over my sizeable belly. It really frustrates me that only M&S seem to make a midi style.

Hi-legs are ok, but I find my gut hanging over the top of them by the end of the day as they are a bit lower in front.

these are fab

I have been a fan of M&S midi (one size up) for years. Kept everything covered and no VPL But since they got over-fixated on shorts, the gusset has narrowed and some of them end up up my bum, with one cheek hanging out.

I used to buy a pack with 1 white, 1 black and 3 beige, but since they discontinued that, all you can buy is patterns in 'granny' colours. (If you look at the other 5-pack knickers and then at these, it is obvious that they are aiming them at a stereotypical lady of a certain age).

They also seem to be thinner.

I still keep buying them, and have a drawer full of lacy stuff that does not get worn. I have found a lacy pair of shorts that I like, though.
www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_158010214963_-1

I can't stand it which is why I wear thongs.
You don't have that problem because they are already up your arse!

If you want to spend a extra ££'s I find the Elle McPherson range are lovely and last well. They don't do the bum munch!

Sadly as I get saggier older I find it's not only the bum creep but also the rolling down under the tummy in the front that makes me uncomfy. I have given in to the granny pants (M and S cotton full brief in fact, in a size up) and although it looks terrifying it feels so good and no VPl, tugging etc.

You have to find which style of pants suits your figure. What sits nicely on one woman's arse may ride up yours!

I mainly wear bikini as they are not too huge, but have a full bum on them.
Not that I am large of buttock at all, more rounded and pert (I am a runner) than small and flat.

Shorts don't cover my cheeks, though some are OK - if they have stay-put (rubbery?) stuff on the hems, but I HATE the ones with a seam up the middle of the front. The seam gets stuck up my vulva and front wedgies are even worse than back wedgies IMO!

I love tanga briefs - bikini fit but with narrow bands at the sides. Can't find them in M&S any more.

I know people like cotton, I used to, but these microfibre shorts don't move. They have a cotton gusset so you don't sweat, get thrush etc. I try other knickers but always end up going back to these.

Inspired by this thread, I was just browsing the granny pants section of M&S. I didn't realise the customer reviews ask for an age range - I would be giving into a much older demographic if I go with the recommendations on this thread, although no-one but DH sees my knickers so who cares?

I wrote off M&S pants about 5 years ago when they were still charging the same as they used to but quality seemed more Primark.

I started on Gap, which were great, but not a massive selection. I now wear Victorias Secret pants (bikinis or boy shorts) and stock up when in the US (they usually do 5 for $26, although when I was in NYC recently, the assistant was handing out vouchers for 7for $26. Bargain).

Bonkers, I just got some of those from New Look/Asos, very comfy and no butt munch.
www.asos.com/new-look/new-look-three-pack-side-bond-briefs/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4529402&clr=Blackmulti&SearchQuery=new+look+three+pack&pgesize=17&pge=1&totalstyles=17&gridsize=3&gridrow=2&gridcolumn=2

IHave THANKS! They look lovely.

Yep - this is why I wear g strings

It's gonna disappear up yer arse anyway, so it might as well only be a teeny bit of fabric

Yes to a g string. But not any old one. Primark do great ones, imo. As others have pointed out, they're already up your backside, so no humiliating pulling and tugging in public.