Narrow gusset in knickers

Visgir1

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.

What a polite way of putting it!

I only knew a much coarser expression for this very annoying habit some underpants have.

Apparently the word ‘gusset ( sorry MissAdventure) comes from the French word ‘gousset’ meaning armpit. It was used to name a piece of chainmail armour that covered the armpit. I am glad we do not have chain mail knickers gussets!

I once saw a pair of knickers for £80 in a Bond Street store; I believe they had a hand-sewn gusset.

Am off to fix some lunch so will scarper from your wrath😜

I'll gusset you in a minute!

It’s true enough tho, the M&S ones do have very narrow gussets.
Did I say gusset again? 🤭

MissAdventure

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Now then, no need for that.

Sorry, couldn’t resist🥴

Boz

merlotgran

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!

Brilliant!
Apparently, you bleed straight onto the gusset with period pants. Can't see them catching on; too risky.

The kinds of periods I had it would have looked like a crime scene😲

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Now then, no need for that.

MissAdventure

I really dislike the word gusset.

Especially a moist one😖

Where would you keep worn period or incontinence knickers, before you've got a wash load of them?

Or do you hand wash them?

No, that doesn't appeal to me at all.

Period pants had enough problems when there was Dr Whites and the sanitary belt. It was a relief when Always came on the market bulky but at least absorb. Glad I had a hysterectomy at 38.

merlotgran

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!

Brilliant!
Apparently, you bleed straight onto the gusset with period pants. Can't see them catching on; too risky.

If you are someone who shops online, the German company Schiesser does top quality underwear and nightwear that lasts for ages.
I gave up on M&S due to issues of quality, finish and skimping and find Schiesser super.

gussetwise. DanniRae

I think I've seen a gusset mentioned on a dress making pattern, or something.

No idea how, as I've never made anything, let alone a dress!

Gusset isn't just used for knickers but bags have gusset. My dad called knickers bum bags so perhaps they is a comparison.

I have always wore M&S knickers and find the knickers fit perfect size 16. It's their tights I have to size up in so wear XXL.

I've got some marvellous drawers.
Not much to look at, but so sturdy and sensible.

I made a thread asking for recommendations, then followed my instinct.

Sloggi every time!

I'm sorry to be contrary but I find some knickers have a gusset (can't think of another word!) that is too wide and this is uncomfortable too.
If a panty liner is too wide you can fold under each side of the pad to make it narrower.
I find M&S period pants a bit uncomfortable (gussetwise....if there is such a word?) But I love the idea of not having to wear panty liners.

Why? They aren't embarrassed to sell them!

Glad Sloggis are still going- I used to love them.

Don't have a problem with my gussets lol!

Just came here because this is another old thread- but I suppose the new comments are just as relevant...

I'm so glad someone has raised this problem as I find most knickers too narrow to cover my essentials.
The most comfortable knickers I have at the moment cost me just £1 a pair! Hard to believe but they were in one of those corner shops selling everything you can think of.
My only problem was that the shop is owned by Asian men and it was a bit embarrassing going to the check out with a pile of ladies knickers.

Fairislecable

I always wear Sloggi. They are made from cotton and there is nothing skimpy about how they are made.

I buy them online direct usually when there is an offer on and they last for years.

I’m with Sloggi too. I love that there’s no irritating side seams.

They do seem pricey but they do last and last. Excellent price per wear😁

Oh I have enjoyed reading this lot and agree with all the comments but have had such a laugh at Merlotgran s comment and have a wonderful picture of Maggie smith as the countess grantham saying
"period pants? What are period pants?" in the same tone as she said " A weekend? What is a Weekend?" I shall be smiling as I look at various pants in the shop with that image in my mind!!