https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:35:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear/page/2#post-1127782 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 16:48:37 +0000 Ariadne 1127782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered a bunch! &nbsp;Thanks so much for the tip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear/page/2#post-1127664 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:35:04 +0000 Jules 1127664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well they also offer free shipping (no minimum order!) so I went ahead and ordered the modal hip brief at half price, 2 pairs. Even if they aren't my dream underwear it looks like they will be as good as what I wear currently so it seems worth a try Thanks Ariadne! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear/page/2#post-1127474 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 04:49:11 +0000 Jules 1127474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure which style you wear, but the jockey.ca website has some of that line on sale right now... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear/page/2#post-1127470 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 04:42:48 +0000 Ariadne 1127470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, have you tried the Jockey No Panty Line Promise ones? &nbsp;Those are the ONLY panties I've found that work for me. &nbsp;They're pretty expensive but I'm trying to slowly stock up. &nbsp;The Bay and Sears have them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear/page/2#post-1127398 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 02:43:10 +0000 Sveta 1127398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, I have not found the perfect undies yet They all seem to ride up does not matter on the tighter or looser side.<br />I guess I need to get to each store in town and try on ALL available panties and maybe something will work...online ordering will not work for me for sure unless I can find the model and brand which fits perfectly.<br />Thank you again for the wealth of information and suggestions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-1127273 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 00:10:27 +0000 jenanded 1127273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sveta... feel your pain... I recently discovered warners no pinch no problem lace hipsters.... I tossed everything else since... I am way larger than you but probably similar bone structure and I wear an 8. I got my first pair at the Bay when I was visiting Canada and have tracked them down at freshpair and get them sent to Australia. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-1127227 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:55:56 +0000 Catnip 1127227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After a year-long search, I just bought 10 pairs of panties from Soma.&nbsp;&nbsp;I had tried on at least 75 different styles from many different brands and&nbsp;had just about given up.&nbsp; Then I found the perfect style for me at Soma.&nbsp; </p> <p>We are different shapes.&nbsp; My waist is way too big, but my hips are flat and my thighs are fairly thin.&nbsp; The style I bought may not work for you, but Soma has a very wide variety of styles.&nbsp; Some (maybe all) of their panties come in XXL.&nbsp;&nbsp; There's usually a big discount if you buy 5 pairs (buy 3, get 5 for the same price).&nbsp; The quality of the ones I bought is&nbsp;quite high.&nbsp; I've washed and dried them in the drier on low with absolutely no problem.</p> <p>Good luck!&nbsp; I know how frustrating this can be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-1127170 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:45:04 +0000 eds 1127170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I share your pain! These are my favorites... nice bum coverage&nbsp; : )<br /><a href="http://www.jockey.com/catalog/product/no-panty-line-promise-tactel-lace-bikini" rel="nofollow">http://www.jockey.com/catalog/.....ace-bikini</a></p> <p>I have heard good things about the Soma&nbsp; Invisible LIne... would love to hear from those who have worn them as to the sizing!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-1127149 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:33:08 +0000 Jules 1127149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...not to mention my DH would be thrilled to see me in anything approaching sexy... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-1127145 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:30:46 +0000 Jules 1127145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I think those are the same ones my friend was swearing by recently. My concern (for my figure) is that they might not come up far enough. But I see what you mean about the thigh. I think I may just have to get out there and trial-and-error some of these inexpensive, "new"(to me) lace-trimmed styles because it sounds like they are functional for a lot of people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-1127136 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:22:47 +0000 Anonymous 1127136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are from target. I got sick of paying good money for undies I ended up hating. These turned out to work great for me. Most boy shorts are to short and/or to small in the leg so that they would either cause VPL or ride up. The lace on these is forgiving and comes far enough down my thigh that they do not ride. For reference I wear a medium in the undies and around a size 8/29 in pants. I have no idea what body type I am but do have hips and thighs - first place my extra pounds go.</p> <p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/gilligan-o-malley-reg-women-s-micro-with-lace-trim-boyshort-assorted-colors/-/A-13772954#prodSlot=large_1_4" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/gillig.....=large_1_4</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-1127082 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 20:46:19 +0000 Jules 1127082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, did you ever find a great panty? My requirements and issues are similar to yours. Available in Canada would be a must! Going to try the VS but suspect they are too narrow and will create more bumps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980807 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:58:51 +0000 Lisa 980807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boyshorts do not work on me, they cause rolls on my thighs.&nbsp; Bikini's are often not enough coverage on the bum and I end up with lines.&nbsp; I am a big fan of hipster styles, those seem to work really well for me.&nbsp;My favorite brands are Gap and Chantelle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980805 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:53:48 +0000 charb 980805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a pear with 40" hips and a soft middle-aged body. I have worn only these panties from Soma for the past few years: </p> <p><a href="http://www.soma.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=10&#038;pageId=1&#038;productId=100061996&#038;viewAll=&#038;prd=Super+Soft+Lace+Hipster&#038;subCatId=cat4629277&#038;color=&#038;fromSearch=&#038;inSeam=&#038;posId=10&#038;catId=cat40090&#038;cat=Panties+Hipsters&#038;onSale=&#038;colorFamily=&#038;maxPg=1&#038;size=" rel="nofollow">http://www.soma.com/store/brow.....#038;size=</a></p> <p>They stay put and don't show under anything. They are also very well made and durable.</p> <p>Edited to add: something is wrong with my link but I meant to show the Soma Super Soft Lace Top Hipster. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980787 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:21:42 +0000 Sarah A 980787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok... this might be less coverage than you are looking for but I think they are great for no VPL and I swear they are much more comfortable than they look.</p> <p>Lace keeps the edge smooth (even under knit dresses) and is super stretchy, cotton for the girl parts where breathability counts.</p> <p><a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/panties/thongs-and-v-strings/lace-waist-thong-panty-cotton-lingerie?ProductID=114696&amp;CatalogueType=OLS" rel="nofollow">http://www.victoriassecret.com.....lingerie?P</a></p> <p>I also have hanky pankys which certainly last longer but mine are lace all over and dont breathe as well in the heat </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: I wear a size 8 jean and size M in these.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980777 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:08:41 +0000 Janet 980777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have done so much trial-and-error underwear shopping, I feel your pain! I agree with Beth Ann that the riding up problem can actually come from too-loose fits. I tend to go for a slightly looser fit in underwear so the leg openings don't pinch my big thighs, but then they are often cut too generously in the behind for my flattish butt. </p> <p>I have found some of the best fits from Natori, On Gossamer, and Vanity Fair. I hate the way boy shorts look on me, so I always go for bikinis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980605 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 10:59:43 +0000 phoebe70 980605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Gap Body ones too, and agreed, the Target ones are quite good. I've heard Hanky Pankies are really comfy, but they're so expensive... and I try to avoid anything that's not 100% cotton (or close). &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm a size 2 on top and 8 on bottom, and I wear L or XL underwear. Have a major&nbsp;"bubble butt" with thighs that sort of saddlebag - VERY pear-shaped. &nbsp;I've never, ever understood how underwear sizing works... seriously? &nbsp;I have an extra-large bum? &nbsp;Come on!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980559 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:02:05 +0000 Scarlet 980559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I plan on trying the Hanky Pankys. Their thongs last for years and years if you don't put them in the drier, so if the boyshorts hold up equally well I could get past the price. During pregnancy sizing up on briefs worked wonders but doesn't work anymore somehow. I'd try the Somas if they shipped here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980551 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 06:38:43 +0000 CocoLion 980551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am an hourglass so have lots of the same issues as pears and I always need to size up on panties. &nbsp;I almost always wear&nbsp;a Medium even though my pants and dress size is a small or size 4&nbsp;(I prefer a loose fit.) &nbsp;I wear bikinis or thongs. &nbsp;I have found boyshorts are the worst, they ride up on me the most. &nbsp;</p> <p>I have two panty strategies:<br />- comfortable bikinis that don't ride up, worn when I don't care if there's some VPL. &nbsp;This one is my favorite. &nbsp;It might come in your size. &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_018VA45668001P?srccode=cii_45538312&amp;cpncode=31-185734590-2&amp;sid=IDx20121113x00001b"><a href="http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_018VA45668001P?srccode=cii_45538312&#038;cpncode=31-185734590-2&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_1.....2&#038;amp</a>;</a><br />- comfortable thongs that don't ride or move, for when I do care about VPL. &nbsp;I have found classic rise Hanky Panky to be unsurpassable. &nbsp;Once you get used to the thong, it is great because it doesn't ride up. &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/hanky-panky-regular-rise-lace-thong-4-for-52/3543894?origin=PredictiveSearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=383&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_2_C">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....edictiveSe</a></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980503 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 03:56:37 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 980503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woo-hoo! Glad to be of help. I still don't understand how two of my thighs can add up to be wider than my hips, but the measuring tape don't lie, right? :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980500 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 03:45:38 +0000 Sveta 980500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for your suggestions, they are very helpful!<br />DJ, special thanks for providing your measurements, they are pretty similar to mine so I starting from your suggestion - especially as they are on NAS now. I have already ordered - we will see... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980071 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:10:12 +0000 Parsley 980071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, would you consider something like this?:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/hanky-panky-retro-high-waist-thong-4-for-52/3544710">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....52/3544710</a></p> <p>Yes, it's a thong, but I swear it doesn't feel thong-like, stays in place, and is invisible under clothes. They're my new favorites, and on sale! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980061 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:01:18 +0000 Beth Ann 980061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta:&nbsp; I wonder if they're actually riding up because you buy them too large.&nbsp; That said, curvy thighs often don't look their best with a real "grip."&nbsp; I haven't tried boy shorts for this reason.&nbsp; I am, however, trying to upgrade my lingerie this year and feel like I sometimes have trouble avoiding ppl.&nbsp; If you find a good solution, I'd love to know about it, and will be checking out some of these links, particularly the Soma panties Marianna recommends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980055 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:57:36 +0000 sarah 980055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray for Zap! Hooray for Victoria secret! I'm in love with their boy shorts (they call them shorties). Size up. I'm not a pear but I'm crossing my fingers for you. And the price is soooo right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980024 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:40:23 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 980024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, like you, I carry most of my weight in my thighs. For bottoms, my size is between 12 and 14, depending on brand. Just to give you an idea, my hips are 45", waist is 32", and the biggest part of the thigh is 28" around. No boyshorts have ever worked for me, because they all cut into the fleshiest part of the thigh.</p> <p>I recently re-discovered these&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/natori-bliss-briefs-3-for-45/3021575?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=Waterfront&amp;resultback=265&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_A">briefs</a> from Natori (coincidentally, part of NAS), and in a size large, they fit perfectly with no riding up issues. They come in both cotton and lace versions, which are equally comfortable and soft to me. Another recent discovery at Marshalls were these <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/DKNY-Signature-Bikini-543000-Hibiscus/dp/B00AHAWY34/ref=sr_1_12?s=apparel&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1373819925&amp;sr=1-12&amp;keywords=dkny+panties">DKNY panties</a> that are also invisible and comfortable. There must have been some sort of sizing issues with those, because the Medium in these fits me perfectly.</p> <p>Hope this helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-980019 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:36:10 +0000 rae 980019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I carry a lot of my weight in my thighs and rear, and all boyshorts I have tried ride up on me. I also get ride up in high cuts, I would not try those. Mine are shaped the most like your #2 and #3 link. I also by them snug so that they <i>stay in place</i> and don't slide around (which they do if I get my pants size). If they slide around, they slide up, no doubt about it.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also have had good luck with these for myself. I wear an XS panty and a size 4 jeans.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/sale/panties-specials/bikini-panty-cotton-lingerie?ProductID=127223&amp;CatalogueType=OLS">http://www.victoriassecret.com.....223&#038;C</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-979996 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:09:57 +0000 Desmo April 979996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the cheaper side of things, I've done pretty well with boy shorts from target. Most of them come in a XXL in an array of colors. Quality varies though, I have some that seem to wear like iron and a few that started disintegrating quickly.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-979995 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:09:51 +0000 FlorenceFearne 979995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a pear, but some part of my lower half is definitely built so that every pair of undies I've ever owned creeps upward. I've tried every size, every style, every material, and still they ride up. Conversely, my best friend has never owned a pair that didn't slide down. Both of us found that thongs fixed our respective problems. You didn't mention in your post that thongs were specifically out, so I'm just throwing it out there as a possibility. Most ladies don't find them uncomfortable, and the majority&nbsp;of mine are cotton if that's a concern for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-979978 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:01:05 +0000 marianna 979978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only wear Soma with the invisible edge now. They do NOT ride up... when everything else does on me! They fit me in XL so you would need smaller.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.soma.com/store/browse/shelf.jsp?cat=Vanishing+Panties&amp;subCatId=cat5849277&amp;catId=cat20004">http://www.soma.com/store/brow.....d=cat20004</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-advice-on-underwear-for-pretty-pear#post-979953 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 15:15:12 +0000 Anonymous 979953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy victoria secret cotton panties.<br /> either these:<br /> <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/sale/panties-specials/lace-waist-shortie-panty-cotton-lingerie?ProductID=127286&#038;CatalogueType=OLS" rel="nofollow">http://www.victoriassecret.com.....ueType=OLS</a><br /> or these:<br /> <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/sale/panties-specials/lace-trim-boyshort-panty-pink?ProductID=94135&#038;CatalogueType=OLS" rel="nofollow">http://www.victoriassecret.com.....ueType=OLS</a></p> <p>Sarah tried them and loved them too: </p>