Narrow gusset in knickers

Another factor in the disappearing gusset is that for those of us who need to use pads for those “ oops moments” as the advert states, the gusset is so narrow the pad overlaps and is not comfortable or satisfactory.
I hope that isn’t TMI but very important for some of us.

If you can sew then have a try to make your own. It took me a few tries to get the perfect fit pattern but I did it and will not ever be looking back. Once you have a pattern, they can be as pretty, as high, as stretchy and with as much lace as you like.

I started by using old t shirts or an old cotton nightie with stretch. There are lots of knicker-sews on youtube

annsixty

Another factor in the disappearing gusset is that for those of us who need to use pads for those “ oops moments” as the advert states, the gusset is so narrow the pad overlaps and is not comfortable or satisfactory.
I hope that isn’t TMI but very important for some of us.

I think a lot of us can relate to that problem.

I buy bamboo knickers from Amazon. There’s a choice of waist heights and the gussets are a sensible width.

I think you need to shop carefully and not just pick up your size. I bought some from M and S and they are too narrow and uncomfortable. Got some in Asda and they are much better.

Totally agree. I had a persistent cough and wear mini pads all the time and yes they hang over the edge of the gusset . Irritating.

I'm another with continence issues. When I had a broken arm in a "stookie" I had a carer come in twice a week to help me shower and wash my hair. She was a gem, The best thing she taught me was to wear 2 pairs of pants at a time - one facing forward and the other "Back to Front". This combination holds the pad firmly in place. Try it, it really works

My daughter used to bring me knickers from S Korea. Beautifully feminine- stretchy and lacy and with a very wide gusset. Proper harvest festival pants 😉 Will have a look online and see if I can find them.

I buy mine from sainsburys

It’s not just the gusset, it’s the cut of many knickers. I like high leg knickers because they used to fit well, but recently M+S have made the cut of the leg so it’s half way up your bottom. I’ve had to start wearing midi knickers to get a better cut around the leg.

I take my Grandmother's tip, size up in pants , I'm a 14 but buy 16 high leg , nothing worse that your bum eating your knickers.

I find the high leg knickers from M and S to be very comfortable but in a larger size. I suggest you try one or two sizes larger than you would normally choose. Annoying I know but it works for me.

The trouble is, bigger size knickers have a tendency to slip down because they’re too big in the waist. I might just have to resign myself to midi knickers all the time.

I might try a size bigger in the fitting room, over my own knickers obviously. Maybe the cut has changed and a size larger would fit me better.

I stopped buying knickers and bought the shorts style instead, they are similar to Spanx control but very lightweight.

Hadn't really thought deeply about this until I bought some knickers from Matalan for my elderly mom. Then I realised how narrow the gussets on my M&S underwear has become. Worth checking out, they seem a good quality and so far, a month in, are washing well. I'm going to try some myself. There were some decent in the sale at about £1 a pair!

I really dislike the word gusset.

MissAdventure

I really dislike the word gusset.

I was just about to say that!

I'm another who gave up on M&S knickers after trying several styles because of the narrow gussets and the way they formed miserable, uncomfortable wedgies.

About a year ago, I discovered Wirapa and they're great. (I was going to say that I now wear nothing else but that might be open to misinterpretation 😅)

There's a variety of styles and they're so comfortable - lovely soft cotton, well made and defo no wedgies. They wash well and the sizing seems accurate. I'm a 14 - 16 and the size L is a perfect fit.
wirarpa.com/collections/womens

Wedgies, gussets - I've come over all faint!

I agree about m/s pants that bit has become uncomfortable especially if wearing a panty liners...I shall quietly say gusset Miss A, have you a suggestion we can use instead of gusset🤣🤣 I agree it's an awful word

I am struggling as my normal M and S midi knickers are no longer sold, they say their shorts have replaced them. They are not the same and do not fit me.

This thread is gransnet at its most brilliant. I agree with nearly every comment. I buy period pants from Amazon. Have resolved to go through my knicker draw and chuck 90% of the old stuff. Someone send this thread to M&S.

The last time I was in M&S I found myself standing in front of a sign advertising Period Pants.

My mind wandered off to Downton Abbey and even Jane Austen before the penny dropped!

M & S and Tesco have pants with a good width of gusset.