I just want comfortable knickers!

[Dilbertian]

For several years now I have been wearing only ‘Itsebitse’ knickers from Costco. Simple cotton high-legs with smooth, flat elastic. No itchy, irritating lace or trims. But Costco hasn't had them for months and months, and I need new knickers!

Where can I get comfortable knickers that don’t cost ££&£££?

Gap breathe when they are on offer!

I bought some Wirapa after reading about them here and they’re so comfy I never want to wear my other kinds.

Here’s hoping they don’t get greedy after too many mumsnet converts, sell out to a VC and cut corners on quality! Right now they are perfection.

Can someone help me with Boody.

if I am a size 14 knicker in M&S which size should I go for?

and if I am a Fantasie 36DD which size in the wireless bra.

I cant believe how excited I am at potentially finding a way to solve my knicker / bra problem. Thank you OP for the original post and everyone who has recommended possible solutions.

M&s midis now called high rise shorts! Could have written the new name thing at the top of their description though!
"This five-pack of cotton-rich shorts comprises two plain styles and three printed versions. High-rise waist. Made with added Lycra® for a flexible fit. We only ever use responsibly sourced cotton for our clothes.M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles.
New name, still your favourite midi fit"

Nope. No good. There's no elastic in the legs of their shorts 😭

No no! These aren't their normal shorts but just the same midi pants but renamed high rise shorts. I am wearing some now and they definitely have elasticated legs

Amazon essentials cotton bikini. But size up!!!

I swear by playtex knickers. Not attractive but they are bloody comfy!

I wear Asda pack underwear they call 'short briefs', but I wish they had a bit of a wider gusset and were also wider on the bum. I also think they used to be comfier and now, though still claiming to be the same composition of cotton, feel more elastic. I did try the midis, but found them too high on the stomach.

I'd like to try some of the boxer style that some companies make for women, but I'm a bit wary because of the price, since if they're a bad fit, mostly you'll not be able to return them.

Agree with Muji recommendation. Petit Bateau does nice ones too

Innersey ones from Amazon. Wouldn't wear anything else now.

The Asda cotton full briefs have flat elastic, none of that itchy lacy stuff, but I don't know if the highlegs are the same. The ones I have are comfy and seem to wash well.

I know you don't want expensive but mine are years old and still going strong. No elastic and they do not shift. The brand is Thunder Pants.

these are the Amazon ones I mentioned upthread - but as I say you must size up at least one if not two sizes

I also like the Gap cotton bikini (same style) but they seem to be out of stock

I love the name Thunder Pants!

Inspired by this thread, I paid £30 for a pack of 3 Sloggi pants (luckily, I had a voucher - I can't imagine spending £10 a pair on knickers otherwise!) and sized up like recommended. They are perfect. Just perfect. I still like the JL Anyday ones too (the non-lace ones) as an alternative

I got so fed up with the state of women's knickers that I now wear men's boxers! But no gusset of course so that might be an issue.

Wirapa here too, so comfy, don’t move, and best of all a decent size gusset!

Or Wirapara brand from Amazon - lots of different styles, thick cotton and comfy.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/wirarpa-Stretch-Knickers-Underwear-Multipack/dp/B08S3FQXLC/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?crid=1CIV13L85E0R&keywords=wirapara+underwear+women&qid=1692954579&sprefix=wirapa%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-13

Wirarpa are all DH and I wear nowadays. They're so comfy, roomy, AND have a cotton gusset!

Go large in the knickers.
Not sure on the bra thingy (let me know if any good) but their website might gave a help/chat facility.

I love Boody knickers. Bought my first pair nearly 2 years ago and still wearing them.

Another vote for Innersy on Amazon. They are brilliant

Not glam at all but Asda and Sainsbury's do the comfiest imo!

Must order some knickers today, I usually get Matalan or sainsburys high waisted lace top knickers, comfy but like most things these days quality has gone downhill and they just seem to be getting thinner and thinner!
I'll be going for Innersey or wirapara is one better than the other?
Just after black full briefs, thick cotton and decent gusset.
I did try oddballs boxers but the gusset was ridiculously small and kept rolling up/down, shame as the patterns were great, funky not granny lol

Another one for M&S flex fit, flat waist band really comfortable. I really dislike it when underwear is soft and then they put that awful waistband on them.

They are a bit pricier but Thought knickers are soooo comfy, soft and no trims. I switched to them when the trims on M&S midis started irritating the skin around my legs.