AIBU to think 6 pairs of underpants in not sufficient?

[nick247]

I was visiting my parents and DF came out of shower complaining he had no clean underpants in drawer. He had to wait for the wash my DM was doing to finish, and them tumble dry the three pairs of underpants that were in there( among other things obviously). When I asked if they had had trouble with washing machine and had been unable to do washing DM said no. DF had three more pairs of pants in laundry basket which makes a total of 6. DM saw no problem in this - God knows what they do when they go on holiday for longer than a week. My DH ,DD and myself have at least 14 pairs each. My DPs are in their 70s, is this an age thing?

[Chasingsquirrels]

@katronfon that made me laugh.
I fully accept my lack of interest in matching underwear, stylish clothes, hair and make-up may not be in line with many other women's interest in such things .

[TowerRavenSeven]

Yanbu but my aunt goes by the rule of three: one to wear, one in the wash, and one in the drawer. She had 5 kids though so was always doing laundry. I probably have maybe 10-12 pairs.

[Chasingsquirrels]

LOL

[LiviaDrusillaAugusta]

I have three pairs...

[BrokenBlackSoul]

I have around 4 weeks worth. One of the downsides to having very heavy periods. Sometimes I leak 2-3 times a day and need all those spares. It sucks.

[IntoTheDeep]

I'm not bothered about making sure my underwear matches.

If I'm ever in a position where medics are having to cut my clothes off, I'm guessing what my underwear looks like will be just about the last thing on my mind.

[Crispbutty]

I have about 10 bras and 2 pairs of knickers

Change bra daily, rarely wear knickers as find them extremely uncomfortable. (Don't wear skirts very often either as that necessitates knickers)

[Parker231]

I have about 20 - all with matching bras. I had a sort out a couple of weeks ago but will probably start buying more again soon - love buying nice underwear. I've no idea how many pairs DH has - he buys his own. Doesn't everyone 's DH buy their own?

[engineersthumb]

I have no idea how many pairs I own...it's not feeling drafty so I guess the answer is enough! 6 would probably do though. In the forces 3 days kit meant you were equipped to be detached for anywhere between a couple of days and six months!

[MrsBampot]

I've got a drawer full including some thongs I'll probably never wear again but not worn enough to chuck. Maybe 3 weeks worth?

[ExConstance]

According to the ladybird book of the student one pair per term is adequate, though there is a suggestion febreeze and Imodium are required.

[MsJamieFraser]

I dont even know how much underwear I have, my underwear drawer is full to the brim tho, I also have monthly knickers, just plain black and white M&S knickers for that time of the month.

[MsJamieFraser]

Parker I brought dh 4x4 packs of boxers today, as they where in the sale in Debenhams, other than that I have no idea how many he owns.

He did buy some socks in the next sale however, he brought a 7 pack and thought it meant he had to times the amount by 7...

[LuluJakey1]

We have a drawerful each. Mine range from tatty to day wear to some sets with a matching bra. Most are boy shorts style. About 30 pairs I estimate.
DH has boxers and trunks- ranging from motheaten to brand new. He won't throw any away. Probably has more than me.

[BertieBotts]

God we have loads. But I can't be certain I wash pants every time I put a wash on. I mean, it's likely there'll be at least one pair in there but it's not like I keep track.

[Artandco]

I have about 20. But if I'm travelling I wash my underwear as soon as I change them so there isn't dirty underwear in hotel rooms, suitcase etc. So if I was travelling for say a month I would still only wear a pair and take maybe 3 spare pairs.

[Purplebluebird]

I think I have about 12 knickers? 6 sounds not enough!

[Ohyesiam]

It's normal to have a whole draw full isn't it? Growing up in the 70 s there want loads of anything, but we still had a draw full of pants each.....
My kids have loads, I never have to keep on top of it, and that's the easy I like it .

[Ohyesiam]

way, not easy, but I do do it for ease

[Leanin15yearsmaybe]

I have around 30 but probably only wear 5 as the washing machine is on daily and I'm a 'grab what's on top of the pile' type

[scaryteacher]

Glad I am not the only one with multiple knickers. They are my 'treat' when back in the UK and either in M&S or Sainsbury's. I do have 5 pairs of matching bra/knicker sets for special occasion, but the bras are worn everyday, and I just chuck on which knickers come to hand. Some of my knickers predate ds who is 22 this year. but they are for when I get an upset tummy.

I buy dh's underwear when I am in the UK, and his old ones get washed, cut up, and used as soft polishing rags for his beloved sports car.

[Silverthorn]

Perhaps it's not a problem because (whispers) your father prefers to go commando. (uncomfortable emoticon)

[Doobigetta]

I must have well over 30 pairs. I take about 20 for a two week holiday- a clean pair for each evening, a few extra for when I'm not on the beach all day, and a couple of spares.

[Chinnygirl]

Dp and I both have a zillion. We do have favorites though that we wear more often (as in the lacey ones just for a treat but the big comfy cotton ones get worn almost every day).