https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jumping-on-the-sbf-wagon---knickers-edition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 17:00:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jumping-on-the-sbf-wagon---knickers-edition#post-722583 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:45:49 +0000 Angie 722583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed this thread (Missed you!!!)</p> <p>I was gong to suggest what Sara has, and Rae makes a great suggestion to shop in the girls department. </p> <p>I loathe overly tight knickers and unlike Kari, usually purchase a size up. I wear boyshorts so the style is forgiving when worn a little less tight. I like Soma boyshorts, but they are not cotton rich so that won't help you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jumping-on-the-sbf-wagon---knickers-edition#post-722454 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 05:17:26 +0000 rae 722454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1st: So good to see you again! Missed you here. :D</p> <p>About the knickers...I need cotton, too. Honestly, I sometimes go to the little girls' section because they seem to have more cotton content and less elastic. I don't support childhood obesity per se, but the girls' plus sizes come in handy... o_0 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jumping-on-the-sbf-wagon---knickers-edition#post-722449 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 05:02:26 +0000 qpswan 722449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried the cotton boy short underwear? I wear thongs and find them super comfortable but if you wear dresses and skirts you may prefer the coverage of the boy shorts (however, hubby may prefer something less practical...).</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jumping-on-the-sbf-wagon---knickers-edition#post-722442 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:36:17 +0000 MNsara 722442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww, that sounds like quite the conundrum!! Are you close to a Nordstroms? They have such an exceptional return policy that if they carried ANYTHING that looks remotely possible, and knew your issues, they might be willing to work with you on this. . .</p> <p>Sizing: I figure a 5 is quite small (pants size 2-4), 6 is medium (size 6-8), 7 is large (10-12), and 8 more XL (14-16).</p> <p>Hope others chime in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jumping-on-the-sbf-wagon---knickers-edition#post-722439 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:32:37 +0000 Kari 722439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trial and error, honestly.<br /> Finding one that works: I look for a fabrication and amount of coverage that I've traditionally found comfortable, buy just a couple pairs to see if I like them, and come back to buy more if they work. If not... well, those become my "time of the month" undies that I don't care so much about staining.<br /> Sizing: the number is usually a few sizes UNDER my pants/dress size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jumping-on-the-sbf-wagon---knickers-edition#post-722434 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:27:22 +0000 cloud9 722434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear YLF...<br /> I haven't posted for a looong while, too busy and had been making do with so-so outfits.. *sad face*. I'll come back to address that later I hope, soon. What's needing immediate attention, are my underwear shopping woes!</p> <p> WARNING: TMI ahead!</p> <p> I must have developed some strange allergy to non-cotton, and/or certain types of elastane. Red rashes popped up along the bikini/elastic lines at the inner thighs, and the belly area where covered by underwear (mid-rise). So I shopped for a different cut, all cotton, non-exposed elastics. That was some quest, and then they don't fit right. I think I'm between sizes and my rise is not typical. I can't keep on plopping down good $$ keep on trying different sizes, cuts, brands. </p> <p>About the SBF part.. I finally got frustrated and wore my DH's briefs as I needed something loose but still with a smaller waist, and they fit nicely and super comfy and no allergic reactions!!! DH is quite appalled by the non-sexiness and insist that I cannot leave the house in them... LOL.</p> <p>How do you ladies shop for knickers? It's not like you can return if doesn't fit right.. I have a few that works only because they are loose, but would have VPL issues (non-issue now since i'm living in skirts/dresses). And honestly, I am still confused with how the sizing works, *blushing*, surly the number is not the size of your pants? Please share your strategy in shopping for underwear? Or any other insights? TIA.. </p>