White pants and VPL

Sarah Baker

OK, so I have never worn white pants before. As a pear-shaped chick, I always feel like they make my bottom half look too big. But Angie's post about lightening up for summer PLUS a 214-step climb to the top of a lighthouse this weekend has convinced me to give it a try (nearly fainted from the heat--was wearing jeans!). So my question is, how do you conceal VPL when wearing a pair of light cotton pants? Do you just go with the flow, wear a long shirt, or what? Thanks in advance!

15 years ago

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Louise

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Nude coloured knickers prevent the seethroughness not sure what can be done about VPL though x

15 years ago

Srujana

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I have seamless boyshort type panties that I wear with my thin white pants, in a nude or other non-visible color (for me, dark purple somehow works better than nude under white pants)....and I always wear a top that covers my bum- that's essential!

15 years ago

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I buy these and their great for no VPL. For white pants, get the one closest to your skin color.

http://www.maidenform.com/pant.....ns/smooth/

15 years ago

Queen Mum

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I second the vote for seamless boy shorts under white pants... in nude for me.

15 years ago

Lisa

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I vote boyshorts in nude or a thong in nude.

15 years ago

Queen Mum

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unless your white pants are substantially non- sheer I vote against the thong.

15 years ago

Sarah Baker

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Yes, the ones I have been trying on ARE very sheer. And I don't want to look "cheeky", LOL.

15 years ago

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I stay away from sheer white pants no matter how awesome they look. It's just too much work worrying if anything is showing. If you're going white casual, then denim is the way to go.

15 years ago

Queen Mum

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something like this boyshort would work well...
http://www.freshpair.com/Bali-.....-2573.html

15 years ago

Ruchi

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Thanks for asking this question Sarah.I have a pair of white shorts and I wasnt sure what colour underwear to wear with it.As Queenie suggested,I second the boy shorts in nude.

15 years ago

marianna

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This is a great question and one of the main reasons why I am so scared of white pants!

15 years ago

Vani

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I use these for any such special needs. They are seriously good and stay in place for hours.

15 years ago

Refugee

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Hope you don't mind if I butt in with an additional question on your thread, Sarah. With wearing a more sheer white pant would one want to wear white instead of nude boy shorts? Would this imitate the look of wearing lined pants? Therefore eliminating pocket peek through at the top of the pant?

15 years ago

April

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Refugee, I have often wondered the same thing. I have a feeling that white boyshorts might make the sheerness even more conspicuous?

Also, people recommend getting the pockets taken out of white pants (have a tailor sew up the opening and snip out the lining) to avoid that pocket show-through. You don't have to do that with jeans, since the back pockets are sewn to the outside of the pant, but with white non-denim trousers it makes sense.

I also want to put in a vote for cotton boyshorts, since I can't imagine anything nylon being comfortable in hot weather. I like these.

15 years ago

Tanya

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Another vote for nude boy shorts ( I have actually just worn them today with pretty thin cream pants). I don't like the idea of white underwear any white pants. I strongly encourage removing the pockets : I do it on all of my white pants, even on jeans front pockets. I looks so much better that way.

15 years ago

lynne

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I'm with AJ, I don't wear white pants if they are sheer enough that I'm going to worry about things showing. Refugee- "butt in" very funny!

15 years ago

Sarah Baker

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I like the look of white denim but I am afraid I would be in the very same position I am with blue jeans--it's hot. So that's why I am giving the white pants a try. Not sure if I will do it, but if so I will definitely try the nude boyshorts and removing the pockets. Thanks for all the advice!

15 years ago

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I have white jeans and just bought white denim clams recently and I find them just as cool as shorts. I guess it has to do with the white reflecting the light/sun. You should give them a try.

15 years ago

tsch

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I am a "firm" believer in spanx type capri shapers. Many manufacturers offer these for a variety of prices. Donna Karan too. Make sure there aren't any seams in the shapeware on the sides or around the back--they will show through. There's also old fashioned pant slips that you trim to the right lenght. Those are still a great thing under unlined wool in the winter. Spanks keep you still if you've had a few kids. Unfortunately many white slacks are showing up unlined. Avoid the pockets for sure.

14 years ago

Jenava

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I think the problem with the boy short idea is that it's going to negate any coolness achieved by wearing the thin pants in the first place!

I say wear white denim; thick enough to not be sheer. For thinner fabrics stay away from white.

14 years ago

Anonymous

I second Jenava's idea of white denim or something heavy enough not to show underwear. Sheer white pants are just too risky. I also use the Soma undies that Vani linked to. These come in different styles including boy shorts. I've never had any problem with VPL wearing them.

14 years ago

Aida

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You'll want to wear something nude colored; white under white shows through, just as a dark color would. Same reason you should generally wear nude bras under white tees as well.

14 years ago

CocoLion

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I am in the camp of wearing only denim white pants. If your denim is not flimsy, if the pocket placement is right, and if the pants aren't too snug, you can get away with nude bikini underwear. Mostly though I prefer a tanga type thong as it hides the part you want hidden...

The other thing is that many tops are long and cover this area so keep that in mind.

Weird thing, I remember two different men telling me they like a little VPL on a "cute" girl.

14 years ago

ButterflyLady

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I wear nude coloured boy shorts. I was wearing white linen pants in my last WIW - they aren't 'sheer' (as in see through), but they are lighter weight than, say, white denim. I had no VPL as the pants are a loose fitting style, and you couldn't see underwear because I was wearing the nude colour.

14 years ago

lynn

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NEVER white panties under white pants! I am the whitest of whites and I use nude with zero visibility. As for the panty line, don't buy really tight white pants and you will be fine.

14 years ago

Beth

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The only white pants I'm willing to risk are white denim skinnies with a flesh-toned thong.

White undies under white pants means the double layer of material looks whiter (in whatever shape your panties are) and the rest of the pants look sheerer. It's like the reverse version of being too sheer in cheek department. Does that make sense?

14 years ago

Kari

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That's a good reason why, if I wear white bottoms, they are pretty much only substantial or heavy denim and are unlikely to reveal VPL anyway. Too much trouble otherwise!
I wear nude undies most of the time to begin with, though - my personal opinion is that white underwear & bras are just about a useless color. Under white/sheer items, they show through. Under thinner darker items (like a black tee shirt), they can act like "headlights." I'd rather have a nude or black bra, or a fun color like hot pink.

14 years ago

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I would also stay away from white under white. I opt for nude. Even if it doesn't match your skin color it will disappear under white. I still can't get a boyshort that won't cut in or ride up so I'm in the thong camp. I think those of us with 'low bottoms' or thick thighs are just destined to have the legs of undies cut in somehow, someway.

14 years ago

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