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If you're a size 18...

34 replies

JuvenileBigfoot · 10/08/2024 11:06

What nice knickers do you buy?
I have a bit of a belly but quite a flat bum. I find a lot of knickers roll down. I've ended up buying packets of full briefs which are comfy but I feel very frumpy!

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Section21MyArse · 11/08/2024 20:12

Same probs here with falling down knickers that I have to keep retrieving. I have 'flesh' at the front too and I hate elastic, VPL and sweaty polyester.

Thank you for the links to Wirarpa. I'd never heard of them. I wanted waist high, cotton full briefs or boy shorts and I think I have found what I am looking for. And in my case a gusset wide enough to take pads. And all in beautiful colours too!

MamaBobo · 11/08/2024 20:49

After seeing the Wirarpa high knicks recommended on MN I ordered some. They are comfy that is for sure but….in the picture they look as though they sit just above the model’s waist. Mine come up to the bottom of my bra if I pull them up properly!! I’m 5”3….not that short….and I don’t have trouble with any other knicks or clothes. I’d size down next time! The material is lovely, super soft and breathable.

BeyondMyWits · 11/08/2024 21:07

I just buy the M&S multipacks of cotton rich full briefs... I like my comfort.

MaidOfAle · 12/08/2024 01:52

Cotton full briefs all the way. I am done with boyshorts, high legs, and every other style that disappears up my butt crack.

Nat6999 · 12/08/2024 02:13

Wirapa high waisted knickers or
M & S boy shorts. I'm down to a size 20 from a size 24 & these are my favourites. I'm not looking at anything lacy until I'm down to at least a size 14.

treacledan71 · 12/08/2024 08:05

Slimma are good.

mushroom3 · 12/08/2024 09:14

Primark control pants, the ones that are £9 a pair. They unfortunately only come in beige and black!

SnapdragonToadflax · 12/08/2024 10:29

I love the M&S Flexifit knickers, specifically these ones:

https://www.marksandspencer.com/3pk-flexifit-high-rise-knicker-shorts/p/clp60486952?color=BLACK&prevPage=srp#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r1c2|prodflag_submsg-%C2%A35.33%20per%20pair

They're light and comfy and stay up well.

I do have some Innersy ones, which are really heavy-duty and too thick and hot for me, as well as showing above my jeans waistband which feels a bit odd. They're nice in winter though.

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