Chafing

baby powder

I take an old pair of tights and cut off the lower legs (above knee). They come down long enough to stop the chafing/sticky feeling but not visible under dress. Baby powder helps too.

Seems to be a problem at older age - never had it when younger and only a bit heavier so not really to do with weight.

DINNO glad to see you here. DLTBGYD. Apologies to OP for diversion.

I wear a culotte slip - like a waist slip but divided with 2 legs! I've just bought a replacement which is a bit skimped and more like a pair of bloomers, but the previous one was a bit more full around the bottom of the legs so looked more like a slip and was cooler. The culotte slip allows for better air circulation than tights

The only dresses I possess are two sun dresses for hot weather. To prevent chafing I also wear a culotte slip which is less hot to wear than Sloggi long leg knickers, and more flattering if the wind blows!

The only advantage of having bandy legs is that my thighs are nowhere near each other

Thanks for these suggestions. I didn't think of a culotte slip. Do M&S sell them?

I haven't looked in M&S for them. I got mine online from one of the catalogue companies. I wish I'd looked further because searching online just now brought up lots of options. Search for "culotte slip pettipants".

Try Chaffree underwear. Very expensive, but extremely well made, washes well. I’ve had some for several years and still like new.
Or Lanacane anti chafing gel.

What you need is micro mail! ? Available from Shatta in Ankh Morpork. ?
I'm reading "Unseen Academicals" by the late Terry Pratchett. If you know the book you'll understand.
Seriously though, try this company for anti chafe underwear.

I did once read that roll on deodorant on the inner thighs worked (not tried it myself as don't really wear dresses/skirts

Ah an army colleague of mine gave me a suggestion a few years ago from when they were serving in Iraq.

I use 24 or 48 hour roll on deodorant like Dove or Sure. Apply after a shower and it lasts a while. No chaffing.

My daughter , who will admit to chubby little legs wore it under her wedding dress very successfully too.

Highly recommend it.