Underwear that isn't pants (but actually is)

Junglist · 16 May 2019 at 13:22

Odd question incoming.

I feel like underwear is something I don't spend enough on. I used to buy cheap £5 for 3 pairs from Primark but realised that A) they break within 2 washes and B) They're just not comfortable.

I've tried a few other brands of underwear but I hate to sound cliche but Calvin Klien's seem to be the only brand I find somewhat comfortable. When walking even my other non-cheap boxers try and ride up my butt and give me a wedgie (Sorry, TMI. Not sorry) so I had a cull and chucked them all out and replaced with all CK ones. But now I feel like if anyone see's me they'll think I always have the same pants on!

My friends mentioned Under Armour but wondering if you chaps can also point me in the direction of comfy and good quality underwear.

Hyburnate · 16 May 2019 at 13:23

BOSS are pretty good, have been my go to for a while now

VincentHanna · 16 May 2019 at 13:23

Who see's you in your underwear regularly to make a note of what you are/aren't wearing?

hyperseven · 16 May 2019 at 13:30

UA Boxerjock, it just works.

bJN · 16 May 2019 at 13:30

Boss, M&S Autograph and CK I find the most comfortable to date!

d_brennen · 16 May 2019 at 13:32

Always get my undercrackers from M&S. Socks too.

Kemik · 16 May 2019 at 13:32

JustWears are my new go to. There are discount codes everywhere so don't pay full price. The material they use is like being cupped by an angel.

Junglist · 16 May 2019 at 13:36

hyperseven said:
UA Boxerjock, it just works.

Sports Direct have them and that's what I got told. May grab some even if only for when I play badminton!

VincentHanna said:
Who see's you in your underwear regularly to make a note of what you are/aren't wearing?

People may/may not see the band when i stretch or bend over. Not a rational fear, i know

_tucker_ · 16 May 2019 at 13:37

I only wear Hollister they are incredibly comfortable but they are expensive compared to what you are used to paying.
They do however last a very long time and they have still stayed very soft after hundreds of washes

Junglist · 16 May 2019 at 13:38

d_brennen said:
Always get my undercrackers from M&S. Socks too.

I'll have to check out M&S. To be fair I never considered them for clothes apart from when I used to get trousers from there for work. The quality was great, i'll check their underwear section next time

Junglist · 16 May 2019 at 13:40

Kemik said:
JustWears are my new go to. There are discount codes everywhere so don't pay full price. The material they use is like being cupped by an angel.

Looking at their site, their marketing almost has me convinced.

Jeez, £50 for 3 pairs :eek:

d_brennen · 16 May 2019 at 13:41

Don't go for the cheapest M&S pairs, they'll be disappointing. The only clothing I've bought from them is socks/pants. Last time I walked around looking at the clothes, my 7 year old commented that "these look like granddad's clothes", and she's right

hughtrimble · 16 May 2019 at 13:43

JunglistE said:
Looking at their site, their marketing almost has me convinced.

Jeez, £50 for 3 pairs

And £24 for one pair! Definitely would need to try them out for the pack price, but the single price makes that rather unappealing.

M&S it shall remain.

Kemik · 16 May 2019 at 13:45

JunglistE said:
Looking at their site, their marketing almost has me convinced.

Jeez, £50 for 3 pairs

You can get them for £40 with a 20% voucher. Considering the price of the big brands, these are well worth it! Just don't get the weird pocket one... unless that's your thing. Might work for sports wear to help keep things in place? Donno.

Junglist · 16 May 2019 at 13:49

That whole pocket thing has me intrigued, i can't lie. In theory i can see what they're trying to do and the airflow would be pleasant.... But I don't want to have to fiddle about finding a pocket

WantoN · 16 May 2019 at 13:52

Tescos F&F do three packs for £10. They're comfy, decent, thick waistband that doesn't roll. Last ages and wash well.

When I was younger I used to spend a fortune on underwear. I was stupid.

krooton · 16 May 2019 at 13:53

What is wrong with people's washing machines?

I have pairs of undies from Next and Primark that are years old with over 100 washes that are still fine.

Kemik · 16 May 2019 at 13:53

JunglistE said:
That whole pocket thing has me intrigued, i can't lie. In theory i can see what they're trying to do and the airflow would be pleasant.... But I don't want to have to fiddle about finding a pocket

Yeah, I get the Pro ones caus pocket might feel weird and it's an expensive way to find out. The material and fit is amazing though.

Junglist · 16 May 2019 at 13:58

krooton said:
What is wrong with people's washing machines?

I have pairs of undies from Next and Primark that are years old with over 100 washes that are still fine.

Nothing inherrinetly wrong with undies from Primark other than they are bloody uncomfortable and always ride up my legs resulting in me having to pull them back down. Never have that issue with CKs

Kemik said:
Yeah, I get the Pro ones caus pocket might feel weird and it's an expensive way to find out. The material and fit is amazing though.

I may order some, most of the reviews seem to be very positive only thing they moan about is the price

Dis86 · 16 May 2019 at 14:00

Share your pain man! I use m&s and under armour. I suffer from chafage though as I have big thighs. Yet to find a solution to that...