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big knickers *lighthearted*

200 replies

tiptoesquiet · 19/03/2018 19:04

I walked into m&s this afternoon with my children in tow, I got what I needed and was walking past the lingerie and thought I'd grab a pack of nultipack cotton bikini knickers.
i obviously hadn't paid attention as when I got home I realised I'd picked up full briefs instead of bikins.
They are massive and yet i don't want to return them as they look so bloody comfy, would I be unreasonable to keep them and wear them?
DH would look at me say what the actual f are you wearing however he is a little too fond of his loose greying boxers that he keeps wearing so often so he can't talk.

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ThanksForAllTheFish · 19/03/2018 19:24

Welcome to the big knickers club! Once you discover the comfort and warmth of the big pant you will never go back. I highly recommend the Tesco 3 pack. I was a fan of the primark 100% cotton 5 pack for a long time but the elastic on the last 2 packs was rubbish so I switched to the Tesco ones. Life’s to short to feel like your bum is eating your pants all day.

DwangelaForever · 19/03/2018 19:25

Keep them 😍😍 I bought loads of primark cheapies for after my c section and I love them. I love wearing them on Sundays or if I'm feeling a bit crappy before my period.

Interestingly I don't actually wear them on my period as I find the crotch (I don't know if this is the right word?) is too wide and I can't attach my pad wings to them!

LakieLady · 19/03/2018 19:26

Oooh, I thank the day I discovered the joy of big belly-warmer granny pants! So comfy.

I especially like the way they keep my kidneys warm.

ohreallyohreallyoh · 19/03/2018 19:27

I spent years faffing with thongs and high cut bikini stuff...and then got divorced and discovered sloggi big pants and have never looked back....

tiptoesquiet · 19/03/2018 19:28

That's interesting DwangelaForever, i was thinking theyd be perfect for during my period but I hadn't thought about the wings fitting them.

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ESAWTF · 19/03/2018 19:28

I'm 32 and wear cotton full briefs that go up past my belly button.

After years of struggling and being uncomfortable in bikini briefs, boy shorts ...all that crap I bought some massive granny pants and never looked back.

Love them.

lynmilne65 · 19/03/2018 19:29

here's another 👍 for big pants!!

kaytee87 · 19/03/2018 19:29

Meh 🤷🏼‍♀️ I wear them and my DH still wants to have sex with me. I suppose I'm not wearing them during the actual sex though.
As an aside bravissimo do some lovely underwear sets with high waisted pants, I think they're much more flattering on my post baby tum.

LakieLady · 19/03/2018 19:30

I find the crotch (I don't know if this is the right word?)

Gusset! You have a crotch, your knicks have a gusset.

What a fine word that is. How have I never noticed that before?

SlumberingBeast · 19/03/2018 19:34

Sainsburys are good, in fact I am wearing some new ones i bought on Friday, 5 pack for about £6 i think, i have loads, i started buying them when i had a hysterectomy a few years ago. I also have IBS and cannot tolerate anything tight around my gut. DH has never said anything about them Grin

WildwestWind · 19/03/2018 19:35

I've just bought some high waisted Brazilian knickers from Marks and Spencer and they are so comfy. I'm trying to convince myself that the lace trim at the back makes them attractive Grin

treeofhearts · 19/03/2018 19:43

I have a pack that I got by making the same mistake as you and they go almost to my bra. They are sooo comfy. I've dubbed them period pants because the gusset is wide enough for a pad to stick and not bloody move around.

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo · 19/03/2018 19:47

I got some after bowel surgery and they're so comfy. I went back to smaller knickers for a while, but these are so much better. Nice and cosy. No elastic digging in. Enjoy!

affectionincoldclimate · 19/03/2018 19:50

I'm a big pant enthusiast since in my pregnancy I couldn't tolerate even the slightest discomfort. Baby was born, giant pant remained.
I'll share what are the best big pants EVER. They are bamboo viscose so uber soft and have a sort of double band thingy that keeps everything in. I've converted quite a few people to these so I cannot but share with fellow big pant lovers. I warn you. They are addictive.

HOEREV Womens Comfort Bamboo Fibre Brief Panty, Pack of 3 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00X26ILBE/ref=cmswwrcppapi_zrbSAb4VHBBH8

Averyyounggrandmaofsix · 19/03/2018 20:15

I swear by the Matalan ones, so very very comfortable and no VPL.

Glumglowworm · 19/03/2018 20:21

Does your DH choose the underwear he finds comfy or underwear you find sexy?

Big pants are the best! So comfy!

Mouseville65 · 19/03/2018 20:25

I buy the pretty polly ones at TK Max, on the very odd occasion I wear thongs I also find the pretty polly ones very comfortable - god I feel old (I’m 31) 🙈

UpstartCrow · 19/03/2018 20:29

They are lovely and comfy, and dont forget its very trendy to have the waistband of your pants showing over the tops of your trousers.

HarrietSchulenberg · 19/03/2018 20:30

I did exactly the same as you and kept them. I actually love them as they're so comfy.

Thebluedog · 19/03/2018 20:31

I absolutely love my big pants! I had some vouchers for John Lewis and treated myself to the most enormous, best ever, comfiest pants I’ve ever known Grin my dp hates them Grin

Sparklesocks · 19/03/2018 20:31

I did exactly the same a few years ago OP! Meant to grab the bikini briefs but got the full brief, absolutely love them - especially in chilly winter

donajimena · 19/03/2018 20:31

I'm slowly upgrading all my knickers to these babies

Hillarious · 19/03/2018 20:33

I used to love my "over the bump" maternity knickers - not a sign of any flesh between those and my Triumph Doreen bra.

I love my M&S big knickers. You can get some with very nice, non--scratchy lace. Great for wearing under summer frocks to hold everything in.

73kittycat73 · 19/03/2018 20:43

I like big pants, got to come up to the belly button. Try them, I think you'll be converted. Smile

ESAWTF · 19/03/2018 20:48

Affectionincold they look too small to be big knickers!
I like the ones that go way higher than that 😂