Anonymous wrote:Great thread! I thought I was the only woman over 30 who bought VS cotton panties for years and was now casting around desperately for alternatives. Turns out I have lots and lots of company. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

Me too, PP. Based on these responses I think I'll try Nordstroms for DKNY or else Gap.

OMG I am going through the same thing. I was furious when they changed the quality and style. I have worn the high-leg briefs exclusively for 15+ yrs. I swore by them and would wear nothing else. I have tried almost everything else and nothing comes close to the VS old style except GAP cotton panties. Do not get Soma, they just as much ride-up garbage as the new VS's and without the cute prints. Go to Gap. They are the ONLY ones left. Good luck everybody.

Great thread! I thought I was the only woman over 30 who bought VS cotton panties for years and was now casting around desperately for alternatives. Turns out I have lots and lots of company. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

Anonymous wrote:I just bought a bunch of different kinds at Nordstroms. The clear winners were DKNY cotton ones - think they were may about $8/pair on sale. I also tried some Natori $18/pair to see if there was a real difference - I like the DKNY ones a lot more. Also got some "Make +Model" ones that are fine - they were inexpensive, maybe 5 for $25.

+1 on the DKNY!

Try the bikinis at Costco. I don't recall the brand name, but they come in a 6-pack and are all cotton with a bit of spandex. Very comfy with a smooth line and hit above my C-section scar. And super cheap too!

I love this particular variety of Hanes bikinis that I've only ever seen at Target or KMart. They don't have a thick waistband but, best of all, they don't ride up.

http://www.target.com/p/hanes-women-s-3-pack-no-panty-lines-bikini-assorted-colors-patterns/-/A-14189437

http://www.kmart.com/hanes-women-s-bikinis-3-pk-no-lines-cotton/p-027VA50994301P

Anonymous wrote:I love GapBody cotton underwear. I wear it daily.

Me too

Anonymous wrote:Why can't Victoria's Secret get the same cotton panties they used to sell? I must have bought 30 or more pairs a few years ago. I hate what they are selling now.

Me too, and it's got nothing to do with the fact that I'm 15 years older. Seriously, you can't get away from nylon and poly in that store.

Not bikini, but I just started wearing Merona brand boy shorts from Target. They are super comfortable and have a smooth line under clothing.

Why can't Victoria's Secret get the same cotton panties they used to sell? I must have bought 30 or more pairs a few years ago. I hate what they are selling now.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just bought a bunch of different kinds at Nordstroms. The clear winners were DKNY cotton ones - think they were may about $8/pair on sale. I also tried some Natori $18/pair to see if there was a real difference - I like the DKNY ones a lot more. Also got some "Make +Model" ones that are fine - they were inexpensive, maybe 5 for $25.

I'm another fan of the DKNY cotton ones. I try to stock up during Nordstron sales (along with the Hanky Panky regular rise).5

+1 dkny

To those who don't like the Hanes - I have found the type matters.

Hate the hanes bikinis, love the hipsters I have.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/felina-sublime-panties/3398794?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Dazzling+Blue+Heather&resultback=1031

Felina "sublime" -- they are sublime. (as sublime as underwear can be.)

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Anonymous wrote:I like jockey bikinis.

I second this - their string bikinis.

Another vote for these, but I don't have to deal with the c-section scar issue.

i buy all of my cotton low cut bikini underwear from walmart. the kind that's like 5 dollars for a pack of 6. they're cutesy and lasts me years