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I would like some non migratory knickers please

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HoneyDragon · 13/07/2013 20:10

I wear shorts, as I don't like Vpl and other styles of pant tend to either wander to the left or right or retreat up my bum.

I quite fancy small pretty pants though. What should I buy at a reasonable cost that will actually want to stay on my bum?

Or do I stick to big pants?

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Wandastartup · 14/07/2013 11:16

M and s Brazilian are fantastic under trousers but I find they fall down when worn under a skirt...

motherinferior · 14/07/2013 11:37

I might be tempted by those Brazilian ones. I regret to say that my most enduringly comfortable pants are M&S HUGE ones. Enormous ones that offer bliss but at a severe cost.

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HoneyDragon · 14/07/2013 12:23

Shock No Knickers!!!!!!

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Maryz · 14/07/2013 12:26

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motherinferior · 14/07/2013 14:19

Oh, it is frequently too hot for knickers Smile

LadyIsabellaWrotham · 14/07/2013 14:32

M&S shorty Brazilian things work fine IMO and are affordable enough that you could get 3 assorted styles as one of their multi buys to find out what works for you.

missbopeep · 14/07/2013 16:09

I can't cope with fancy knickers. M&S brazillians are some of the worst I've had- they migrate to bum cleavage in seconds.
I prefer their bog standard bikini briefs, pack of 5 £12- 95% cotton and a bit of elastyn.

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HoneyDragon · 14/07/2013 16:11

I've ordered Gap ones as they have 25% off 3 or more pairs and a further 20% of your whole order if you use GAPSTYLE.

I shall report back my findings.

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HoneyDragon · 16/07/2013 20:28

Well the Gap ones arrived. I am very impressed. I purchased two bras as well, one strapless which were excellent.

The knickers fit well. No likely hood of wedgies. One fancy pair I bought to match a bra felt like they would, but tried them under a pair of jeggings and they didn't budge.

It's a start, we will see how they go Smile

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RandomMess · 16/07/2013 21:00

HoneyDragon which Gap ones did you go with????

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HoneyDragon · 16/07/2013 21:15

I got a mix. But for basic I got the bikini and shorts.

They say low rise and they are, but they sit nice and high on the bum iyswim?

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RandomMess · 16/07/2013 21:48

Think so, ordered some shorts to try Smile

BornToFolk · 16/07/2013 21:53

Gap ones are good! I like the "low rise hipster" style. (I agree HoneyDragon - good arse coverage!)

I don't find they last long though, I've had a few go a bit thin and holey..

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HoneyDragon · 16/07/2013 22:03

BornTo

I'm finding most don't last now.

I used to SWEAR by Jockeys. I've got a couple of pairs that must be well over 10 years old. But ones I've bought in recent years, the elastic is showing after about five minutes.

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LadyBigtoes · 16/07/2013 23:54

I have quite a few pairs of Gap knickers that have lasted more than 3 years (measuring by birth of babies, that tells you how often I go pant shopping!) and even more amazing, don't look old or shabby yet. They are plain boy shorts or bikini style ones though, not frilly or lacy so that helps I think.

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HoneyDragon · 17/07/2013 00:00

Well they are vastly better than ones I looked at in m&S and cheaper.

Also, the stitching is better.

I must say thank you LadyBigToes, Gap is not somewhere I'd have thought to look for pants. I'm glad you posted.

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SandraBollocks · 17/07/2013 08:23

Sorry to hijack but Dingbats did you see the other reviews by the same poster? Hmm each to their own I suppose....(glad DH is bigger than me and my DSis, so no chance of knicker sharing...!!)

missbopeep · 17/07/2013 08:52

Have just bought some J Lewis Bikini knickers- 5 for £10- and the cotton is much softer- it's pima cotton- than M&S equivalent.

50ShadesOfMaybe · 17/07/2013 10:19

SoTired I had a friend once who quite often went commando - with trousers, skirts, whatever. I was a bit Hmm about the cleanliness aspect, but she was adamant that it wasn't a problem.

She did, however, admit she once left the Ladies thinking she'd done up her trousers properly only to find them half-way to her knees in full view of half-a-dozen people!

BornToFolk · 17/07/2013 10:50

Hmmm, maybe Gap's standards have declined as mine are less than 3 years old and looking very shabby! I'm still wearing them though as they are so comfy Blush

The best pants I ever had were from American Eagle. I bought them in the US years ago and as soon as I got home regretted not buying more.

daimbardiva · 17/07/2013 11:13

The M&S brazilians are great - I was highly sceptical too, as I'd had brazilian style ones before that were so uncomfortable and had been bum-munched within seconds of wearing, but these ones are a different kettle of fish altogether.

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HoneyDragon · 17/07/2013 11:49

I'm happy with 3 years. Some of my Haynes ones are less than a year old and falling apart and were £8 each!

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RandomMess · 19/07/2013 12:15

am wearing gap boy shorts and they feel very loose and are creeping up a bit - should I have got the smaller size???

ygritte · 19/07/2013 20:55

Freya Arabella briefs are lovely but pricey. They are full coverage and stay put.....not like the shorts.
For everyday I wear the m & s ones too but made a mistake and bought a different style once.The lace bandeau ones behave differently and are much better than others.

Highlander · 19/07/2013 21:47

What I hateis that knickers are based on hip size, not length of bum.

I'm a 12 with a long bum. If I buy 14, they're massive.

I long for knickers tht don't ride up my arse :(

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