Comments on: Help me cover my ass....literally.

Question: Help me cover my ass....literally.

randomnity — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:44:42 -0800

Help me cover my ass....literally.

Wanted: underwear that is not made for 60-year old ladies but that also doesn't leave 63% of your buttocks flapping in the wind.

I'm fairly thin, 20s, female. My butt is on the small side of average, if anything. Surely it's possible to find underwear that completely covers it? It's super uncomfortable to have lines crossing mid-cheek and worse, they almost always ride up. I've looked in your typical chain underwear-selling stores and everything they have is exactly the few same shapes, none of which work.

Thongs are ok but not for every day. "Hipsters" are even worse than bikini-cut. Boy shorts seem like they might work but they're awfully bulky and the loose legs always end up riding up anyway. Plus, since you can't try it on first or return it, half the time even the ones labelled as boy shorts still leave half moons hanging out. Again, my butt is on the small side and I'm wearing an appropriate size (medium). If I try a larger size it just rides up more since it's so loose. I'm guessing I just haven't tried the right brands.

If it helps, I found one pair that I liked, ever - they had an elastic band around the legs that kept them from riding up, so they stayed put, and were otherwise bikini-shaped, but covering more area. Sorta like "briefs" shape but with a normal low waist. No idea what brand they are, but would love to find more.

Recommendations please!

Difficulties:

1) prefer cotton (active and sweat a lot)
2) as inexpensive as possible
3) ships to easily/located in Canada
4) low-waisted (same as bikini-cut), so "briefs" are out
5) non-ridiculous looking, lace discouraged (plain black is my favourite, no frills)

Bikini (not boy short-style) swimsuit bottom recommendations along these lines also welcomed!

By: looli

looli — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:54:46 -0800

This doesn't match 1 or 2, but has 3-5 in the bag: Jockey's No Panty Line Promise modern briefs. I think they are normally $16 a pair at Sears and the Bay but both regularly have them 40% off or buy 2 get one free. FWIW I am fairly active and sweaty and don't find these particularly stanky.

By: euphoria066

euphoria066 — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:57:49 -0800

THESE ARE THE BEST. I can find them in all-black with black stitching a lot. sometimes at winners! I'm pretty sure the canadian branch of macy's will also ship them? my underwear requirements sound pretty similar, and I bought a pair of those, and then went back and bought the other 17 that winners had from two different stores.

I also have a few pairs by HUE that I like quite a lot, I'm pretty sure they're these.

By: jb

jb — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:29:19 -0800

Jockeys are good - and I've found them 3 for $15 at the Bay.

You can try on underwear at some places - you just do so over your underwear (like trying on a bathing suit).

By: klugarsh

klugarsh — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:29:43 -0800

I've been happy with these and my butt is more on the bigger size of average. They also have some without the lace (although it's pretty low-key as lace goes) like these . They sell them at big box stores here but I sometimes just order online so I can get the colors and size I want easily.

By: Wantok

Wantok — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:11:00 -0800

Iand all my friends exclusively wear these and I can't recommend them enough. They meet all your criteria and although not cheap, last a long time. I'm wearing some right now and my not-insignificant cheeks are comfy and covered.

By: mannequito

mannequito — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:20:21 -0800

getcher'self some Willie Wickers!
(no idea where in Canada you are, I get mine at 3 Vets in Vancouver)

By: limeonaire

limeonaire — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:45:27 -0800

Exactly two years ago almost to the day I recommended Hanes bikinis here. I stand by the recommendation!

By: orangemacky

orangemacky — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 06:41:05 -0800

I could have written this exact question. Jockey bikini are the BEST and you can get them in straight black.

By: expialidocious

expialidocious — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:57:13 -0800

May I suggest men's underwear? Comfiest waist and leg bands, 100% cotton by default, very different color selection, sensible butt-coverage, generally does not ride up into thong territory unless it's designed as a thong. Men's sport styles are usually low-rise and don't have a fly. If you can get Hanes Sport Briefs where you are, try those. They don't poof out so much with unfulfilled crotch expectations. They're not really brief-sized either, definitely low rise.

By: PhoBWanKenobi

PhoBWanKenobi — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:15:46 -0800

Sad thing is that these women's boxer briefs would have fit the bill perfectly. They were absolutely wedgie-free underwear that covered your whole ass and the legs did not ride. However, Hanes discontinued them.

I've tried various similar-looking styles but found nothing. I'll probably just start buying men's boxer briefs soon. I'd rather have the bulk than the wedge.

By: k8t

k8t — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:39:23 -0800

I LOVE Patagonia underwear.

By: theora55

theora55 — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:24:46 -0800

I look for panties that are not Hi-cut. Hanes and jockey make low-cut cotton panties. I usually get them in a 6-pack, where only 1/2 the colors are nice, but it's better than having a wedgie. Also, so may find the snugger fit of a small to do a better job.

By: randomnity

randomnity — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:25:35 -0800

Thanks for the answers so far, some very helpful suggestions! Just wanted to clarify that I've tried pretty much every style Hanes makes (bikini, boy shorts, hipsters, even the awful high-cut bikini) and they ALL ride up like crazy and/or don't cover anywhere close to everything.

Maybe I have a uniquely shaped butt or maybe they just don't make them the same here, I don't know.

Also forgot to mention that anything requiring special care is out - the absolute most I'll do is wash it on the gentle cycle, if I remember. I don't do special care laundry - it survives or it doesn't.

By: jb

jb — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:59:51 -0800

My experience is that Hanes doesn't have the same elasticity as the Jockey's I've bought (bikini/low cut) - so that they do ride-up/cover less over time. I've been really happy with 100% black cotton Jockeys, washed with everything else with no care.

But you're best bet is going to a middle-priced department store and just trying brands on.

By: loquat

loquat — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:54:56 -0800

You seem to be describing underwear of Asian mothers! If you search at stores that sell Asian undergarments, you might be able to find underwear that is 100% cotton, offers comfort and coverage and may even have those elastics around the thigh opening. I still use the pairs I get for birthdays and Christmas from well meaning elderly aunties as my "period panties" as they offer the best fit.

By: loquat

loquat — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:56:37 -0800

Oh, and they aren't made for old pople, they're just not "sexy".

By: electriic

electriic — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:33:05 -0800

Have you tried going down a size?
I'm fairly slim with a small butt. I normally wear thongs, but if i have to wear other kinds of panties, i've found that if they're not XS i will encounter the stretching and riding up problem.
I find boyshorts will cover your butt even if they are "too small"

By: ilk

ilk — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:20:51 -0800

Seconding electriic-- "I'm fairly thin, 20s, female. My butt is on the small side of average, if anything." describes me exactly, and I wear XS to S for underwear. I usually just grab a 5/$20 sale at Gap, and I've had no trouble with with their stretch bikini style. 100% cotton, snug (not tight in the least and do not dig in), and I've never had them ride up.

By: momus_window

momus_window — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:48:34 -0800

Nthing Jockey elance. Bonus: they've had the same style in their line for at least 15 years, so restocks are easy.

By: desjardins

desjardins — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:27:00 -0800

Why do hipsters not work for you? I have a 28" waist and 33" hips and I wear size 5 cotton Jockey hipsters all the time. I would totally avoid Barely There hipsters, which are the same shape but devolve into essentially thongs after 10 minutes. If I weren't so frugal I would throw those things in the trash.

By: citron

citron — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:07:14 -0800

Natori Bliss Girl Brief. They are cotton, don't ride up, come in lots of colors. Kind of pricey but worth it (a lot of department stores carry this brand so you should be able to find some on sale).

By: echo0720

echo0720 — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:29:49 -0800

These and these from Felina have the elastic type bands around the legs that you mention (but they don't get tight around the legs, so maybe not). Either way, they are super, super comfy. They are not cotton, but modal, which has many of the benefits of cotton.

By: randomnity

randomnity — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:32:33 -0800

Have you tried going down a size?

Yes for bikini-cut (awful - covers even less, as you'd expect) but I hadn't thought to try it for boy-shorts style, that might actually help with the riding up. Will try that. I'm a size 6 pants with average curves, if that helps.

Why do hipsters not work for you?

Far too short - even if I put them down so low that they just barely cover the crack, half your ass sticks out the bottom. It just feels really uncomfortable and also makes your butt look bisected (often visible through pants).

I've also never heard of anyone trying underwear on at the store, so I wasn't even thinking about that. Will see which places let you do that...

Still appreciating the suggestions, keep em coming :)

By: missriss89

missriss89 — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:44:19 -0800

I wouldn't rule out lace. I've found that all my underwear with lace trimmed leg (and cotton everything else) ride up much less than any others. All mine have been purchased and general big box and chain stores...

I also wear a size smaller in my boy shorts (although my butt is slightly larger than normal). I didn't realize how much it helped until I mistakenly picked up a "wrong sized"pair.

By: randomnity

randomnity — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:07:41 -0800

Update: I impulsively tried Hanes "comfortstretch" cotton hipsters again (new picture on the box, looked promising) and they are absolutely perfect! I'm not sure if they redesigned them or if I got a mispackaged one before or something, because the last time I tried their hipsters a few years ago, they were awful. Now to buy a million of them before they disappear again...

I'm going to keep in mind some of the suggestions here for the future, though - will definitely still try the Jockeys and maybe the Natoris as well and see if they're any more comfortable.

Thanks so much everyone :)