High End Underwear
Posted
June 15, 2008 at
12:18 pm by
Rita
Wal Mart stopped carrying my brand of briefs. I was very loyal to The World’s Best Fitting Intimates brand, and only Wal Mart sold them.
I’m very particular about the fit of my underwear. It has to hit my belly in just the right spot, or I suffer unbearable discomfort. I also need the leg bands to have the right dimensions or again, it’s a day of grungies, or wedgies, or just general butt area irritation.
So, after much waistband tugging and ass-crack plucking, I exhausted all the various options offered by both Hanes and Fruit of the Loom. I didn’t trust the 75¢ pairs that they sold individually at Wal Mart. I just had too much pride. This was more frustrating and disheartening than jean shopping. Really? There was nothing to be found to fit my ass? It’s that oddly shaped that no common underwear could cover it adequately?
I hit the department stores. That turned out to be the answer to my skin problems, so maybe it was the cure for finding the right product for my other pair of cheeks, too. I could tell right away I was onto something.
First off, with the underwear not being tucked inside bags (that shoppers are discouraged from tearing open), I could actually compare products. I could see immediately that even within the same categories—high cut brief, hipster, boy leg brief, bikini—the cuts ran different with each brand. I could hold one pair up against another and compare the leg bands and the height and style of the waistband.
The other big difference was the material. Oh, this is a big difference, folks. The cotton is so thick and solid. Compared to the kinds you find at Wal Mart or Target, they feel almost like support garments, they hold everything in so well. And they have a reinforced crotch. It’s like double layered. I was in love. With underwear. No, no, these weren’t even underwear, they’re lingerie.
I spent about $30 on a week’s worth of a kind I liked. I brought them home, took the tags off, washed them and then the first day I wore a pretty pink pair, I bled all over it. My beautiful, plush, expensive underwear! My reinforced crotch! Soiled! I almost cried. Thank goodness for Shout.
Now, if only I could find a decent bra.
Tags: department-store-lingerie, fruit-of-the-loom, grungies, hanes, lingerie, panties, the-worlds-best-fitting-intimates, underwear, underwear-shopping, wedgies |
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1. Jessica said:
June 15, 2008 @ 1:19 pm
Underwear is a big deal.
I love the “Body” line from Victoria’s Secret. The ultrasmooth, seamless. It feels like a layer of skin.
So, underwear, I have covered. Bra’s are a little more tricky especially when you have big jugs like me.
BTW, I just have to mention my loathing of the word “panties”. I hate that word. It gives me the willies.
2. Grandma frm Ks. said:
June 15, 2008 @ 1:29 pm
Oh my Lord Jessica, “big jugs” you girls are gonna stay young forever,
3. Rita said:
June 15, 2008 @ 2:20 pm
4. Grandma frm Ks. said:
June 15, 2008 @ 2:48 pm
Girls all jokes aside I spend more on under ware and bras than out side clothes, My perfume and under garments are more important than outer ware to me, And Rita I to have to see what I’m getting, nothing in a bag. My bras have to fit , or forget it, and no I do not have big ones either, My oldest daughter does and blames it on breast feeding, but she has a problem finding the right bra and under ware to, Now the thong thingie, well what ever floats your boat, They are okay if ya like em’ or as my grand daughters say “love em’” To me, many many years ago we had Kotex belts, and that covered as much as the thong things. That seems so uncomfortable that string goes where? Of course I am a lot older to. but if I’m gonna pay big bucks for my butt to be covered, than a strings not gonna work. Soft-low cut, Victoria Secrets thats the one.
5. Stacey S said:
June 15, 2008 @ 9:12 pm
I prefer the word “panties” ‘Underwear” sounds all big and saggy bottom & that’s my reality…panties sound dainty & feminine & that’s my fantasy!
I like getting mine from Lane Bryant because they go by your actual pant size so it’s easy to figure out (so sorry to the girls who wear a size below 14….NOT) I also like their bra’s because for a big chick I have little girls…try finding a 40 B anywhere in the world!!!!
6. Ann Marie said:
June 15, 2008 @ 9:23 pm
ROFL. That was my sister’s nickname in high school….Jugs.
7. Rita said:
June 16, 2008 @ 8:20 am
8. Allison G. said:
June 16, 2008 @ 11:55 am
I know lots of women swear by thongs, but I hate them! A friend even said, “well, you’re probably getting one with a too-thick back. Get a string one, and it’ll be more comfortable”.
Nope, still feels like I have something stuck in my ass crack; oh wait, that’s because there IS something stuck in my ass crack when I wear one. It’s more annoying than the sound courdoroy makes when you walk. Now imagine that sound coming from your poor butt!
One of my favorite scenes in Bridgette Jones’ Diary is when she can’t figure out which underwear to put on: The black lacy pair will be sure to please if she gets sex tonight, but the firming control-top pair is what will make her look sexy enough to get sex, and no one wants to be seen in those.
9. Kadi said:
June 16, 2008 @ 12:30 pm
May I suggest going eau naturale? You can easily solve all of the problems that wearing underwear creates and money too! Of course, you can never wear a dress or skirt again. You also have to figure out what to do when your monthly visitor arrives. Then, you’ll have to explain to your child’s teacher, why little Tommy told his class that his mommy doesn’t wear panties. But hey, it’s a fair trade…right?
10. Rita said:
June 16, 2008 @ 12:42 pm
And, the thongs. I am so tired of looking at the backside of thongs. Someone needs to alert everyone that low-rise jeans with thongs underneath are not a good mix. Oh, on supermodels, it’s a great mix, but on overweight, middle aged suburban moms it’s not. They bend over to pick up their kid and boing *THONG*! But, before you can look away, you’re befuddled, because, really? Thong? On her? Why? Why? Why? I mean, I know better, so shouldn’t everyone?
11. Kennedy said:
June 16, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
LOL to everyone above! Underwear is a funny thing.
12. Kristy said:
June 17, 2008 @ 11:15 am
My best friend is a size 1 or 2 and she wears thongs on a daily basis. Like, she will sleep in them even. I don’t see how she stands it but she says you just get used to it. She doesn’t want pantylines, she says. Whatever! I think thongs are for recreational purposes only.
I’m fine with the Hanes Her Way cotton bikinis but they aren’t very pretty. I can wear any bikini cut undies, though, really.
13. HeatherY said:
June 17, 2008 @ 1:01 pm
[quote comment="170949"]My best friend is a size 1 or 2 and she wears thongs on a daily basis. Like, she will sleep in them even. I don’t see how she stands it but she says you just get used to it. She doesn’t want pantylines, she says. Whatever! I think thongs are for recreational purposes only. [/quote]
OMG that is hilarious!!! I always hit Victoria’s Secret when it is 5 for $25!
14. Grandma frm Ks. said:
June 17, 2008 @ 4:11 pm
Kristy, “Recreational Purposes Only” that is funny, I agree, I can wear about any thing thats not up to my belly button, and covers my butt, You are forgetting the jugs, now that is hilarious,
15. Maria said:
June 24, 2008 @ 6:57 pm
OMG it was so funny to find this blog. My sister and I are desperately searching for the World’s Best Fitting Intimates that Walmart I guess discontinued. It figures when you find something great, they discontinue it. Please let us know if you find them anywhere else. Your blog was too funny!!!!!
16. SHS said:
June 24, 2008 @ 8:36 pm
I loathe the word PANTIES! Ick…they are undies, or underware. As for me, a 36A….it is VERY hard to find bras that fit me. However, I just discovered that American Eagle’s teen bras fit great and they are CUTE.
As for the underwear…has to be genuine Jockey, the nylony ones. Hate cotton…it’s like it sticks to your clothes. I can’t stand to feel the cotton. BLAGH!
Thong…the girl at Gap Body said give it a day…well I ended up cutting it off in the bathroom…I swear…and went commando the rest of the day.
I used to employ Kadi’s methods a long time ago…it worked for me then, but I wouldn’t do it now.
I would rather spend money on SHOES!
17. Rita said:
June 24, 2008 @ 9:05 pm
18. Malissa said:
June 29, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
I’m so glad I found this. I had also spent years finding the right underwear and then Wal-Mart discontinued them, just like my make-up. I would say more on that subject but instead I will just thank you for finding and naming a possible underwear replacement. I will try to find some Vanity Fair and see if they work for me, as well. As far as bras, my friend sells the EBW brand. These bras are great for the more mature body because they put everything back where they belong. Thanks, again!
19. pam mitchell said:
July 14, 2008 @ 12:27 am
Because I am short wasted the Intimate Brief fit just right. I had spent 3 years finding them. Sears and JC Penny had sold a pantie that fit any waist length for thirty years and discontinued it and I was devastated. Why did Intimate Briefs discontinue. There are more of us out there that need a regular pantie brief that fits and no one makes them. Help!!!
20. Julie said:
July 19, 2008 @ 7:37 pm
Rita, which style/name of the Vanity Fair underwear? I really miss my World’s best fitting intimates!
21. Rita said:
July 20, 2008 @ 11:17 am
It seems all their regular cut briefs (you know, not boy cut, or high rise, or hipsters or whatever) have the same cut as The Best Fitting Intimates did, for those of us with short waists.
I didn’t want to end up being a Vanity Fair advertisement, but man, I know what it’s like to buy underwear and then hate them, it gets so expensive and it’s just so frustrating.
I got mine at Kohl’s when they were on sale, and honestly, I like them better than The Best Fitting ones, because they’re of better material.
22. Leslie said:
July 25, 2008 @ 10:09 pm
I too was very happy with the World’s Best fitting underwear. I have been to several Wal-marts looking for them and can’t find them anywhere. The underwear a great fit and the price was right. I guess I’ll give the V’s a try. I thought I might be the only one missing the WBF, but I see that I’m not. Happy Hunting.
23. Laura said:
August 11, 2008 @ 10:28 am
LOL… I’ve been looking for the World’s Best Intimates brand too. Why do stores discontinue things just when you’ve found the perfect fit? Thanks for the Vanity Fair tip. I’m going shopping tonite!
24. Mary Beth said:
August 11, 2008 @ 11:02 am
Kadi, I am afraid to do that….is that how you wound up with all those kids?
25. Catharine said:
August 12, 2008 @ 8:09 pm
I’m so happy I found your blog while desperately seeking World’s Best Intimates - sad they are no longer available - consoled that others also “loved” them - thanks for the tip on the VF Perfectly Yours. I have a drawer full of underwear/panties that I need to get rid of even though there’s nothing wrong with them except they just don’t feel comfortable. Go cotton!!!