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do i throw out old faithful grotty knickers?

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lollipoppet · 11/06/2011 23:48

I feel I should get rid of my super comfy massive knickers that I know repulse dp and cause me to have a panic attack if he tries to get amorous and I know I've got them on...
I know I should but just need a little push! Then I'll buy some basic black thongs (much more appealing to dp) and start buying pretty sets again.
Is anyone like this with underwear? (please someone say yes...)

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Brevity · 11/06/2011 23:52

Yep, but tend to keep them as period pants, that sounds grim Blush

Have just had a cull of pants and feel much better for it, though I tend to worry more about being run over and being seen in said pants- than worrying about DP seeing them.

madhattershouse · 11/06/2011 23:56

I have given up on anything but large comfies! After 13 years if dp wants underwear that chafes....he can bloomin wear it! Grin

PilgrimSoul · 11/06/2011 23:57

Oh I have just had a cull too, I was pants shopping today, and they are actually very cheap, and there is actually no excuse for the faded crotch (tmi) and grotty ones I was wearing.

Its not for a dp, just me.

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lollipoppet · 11/06/2011 23:57

Why would being run over cause all your clothes to fall off??

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Brevity · 11/06/2011 23:59

Seen by emergency services and a/e staff- as you can see I've given it some thought!

greencolorpack · 12/06/2011 00:00

Brevity, you'd probably have other things to worry about.

However I remember once seeing one of those A and E programmes, there was a woman in that had a crash and she was wearing a really nice frilly bra and pants set, with polka dots, I thought, that's really classy, she's lucky she was run down with those on. Then I felt all weird because why should I care about that woman's clothes?

I was never confused.

madhattershouse · 12/06/2011 00:02

brevity I really think they will not be worrying about old knicks if they need to strip you! It's putting the faded ones on the line that does my head in...have to dry them inside!

GooGooGadget · 12/06/2011 00:03

have lots of pairs of big black comfy pants from matalan which I have had for years but are not embarassing in the slightest. they are not faded or elasticy. Get some.

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lollipoppet · 12/06/2011 08:05

Yes madhatter I refuse to dry mine on the line too!

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MissBeehiving · 12/06/2011 09:29

God I hate thongs, and I'm actually not sure they do the wearer any favours arse wise either.

BluddyMoFo · 12/06/2011 09:31

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pantaloons · 12/06/2011 09:38

My friend came off her horse in her best black lacy thong, she was mortified when they cut off her jodpurs and rolled her over to check her back! Lots of arse on show and red cheeks at both ends!!

I have to say I do like my old comfies, but there is really no excuse for this apart from the fact that I'm a bit of an I'll do it next week kind of girl. Coupled with the fact DH would shag me in a bin bag, not because I am lovely and slim, more that that's how we are.

Bunbaker · 12/06/2011 09:45

"God I hate thongs, and I'm actually not sure they do the wearer any favours arse wise either."

Or healthwise. You can buy comfy but pretty high leg knickers from M & S.

Evizza · 12/06/2011 09:50

Funny enough, last year I had to sly a pair of hubbys boxer shorts in the bin. He had them bought before we got together (we have been together 12 years).

He called them his lucky pants and I swear, by the time I threw them out they were just a waistband with a few threads and the odd patch of scruffy material. They reached his knees Shock Shameful !! He still moans about me throwing them away lol !!

Karbea · 12/06/2011 09:59

Yes do it, I always feel better wearing nice undies. And you don't have to buy thongs you could buy nice normal knickers...

cleverything · 12/06/2011 12:14

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lollipoppet · 12/06/2011 21:47

Uh oh, I seem to have portrayed dp as a tyrant when it comes to pants! He'd happily shag me in whatever but I am embarrassed by said pants and I do feel like I should make an effort to look good for him (old fashioned I know! I also have his tea on the table as soon as he gets home and get up at 5am with him to make him a cup of tea... madness?) Anyway. I have done it! I have thrown away all scruffy knicks, par one enormous pair for emergencies! Hooray, make way for the new pants!

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bluebobbin · 12/06/2011 21:55

I buy all black knickers now so they don't end up looking scruffy (or bloodstained!). You can still be comfortable and have smart looking knickers (hate thongs!).

wendihouse22 · 13/06/2011 15:34

Throw them.

I'm ashamed of my bras ATM but can't afford to replace them.

coastgirl · 13/06/2011 20:37

Places like Primark do bra and knicker sets for £5/6 - if you're a standard bra size they're absolutely fine. I'm usually a small size when not pg and have often got nice sets on the reduced rail for £3! Same goes for any cheapish shop - Peacocks, New Look - just shop wisely and you can get cotton ones, they're not all cheap scratchy lace. Bung one of those sets in your basket every time you're in town and you'll have a drawer full of only pretty drawers in no time! Life's too short to wear old horrible pants.

HonestyBox · 13/06/2011 21:22

Thongs only okay if you have no hint of a flat arse going on.

wendihouse22 · 14/06/2011 09:20

Thanks coastgirl....

PerryCombover · 14/06/2011 09:41

get brazilians

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