It's Time for a Panty Raid

Yes, I am guilty of owning WAY more panties than one woman should have. 75 in all to be exact (DON’T judge me!). Perhaps it’s my fear of being in an accident and not having clean drawers or my fear that I’ll be caught somewhere without a working washing machine. As I am in the process of releasing excess from my life, I thought what EXACTLY should go into a well-stocked panty drawer? Here is my advice on what’s too old, what’s worth keeping, and when it’s necessary to treat yourself to something new.

Some Things Are Too Old
It’s time for your panties to hit the road if they are

• Excessively torn or stained
• No longer elastic
• More than 24-36 months old (It’s REALLY not cute to brag that you have underwear older than your children!)
• One to two sizes too tight or too loose
  

Some Things Are Worth Keeping
I’m trying to pare down to the following panty essentials:

• Everyday Panties (14-21 pairs) – I am a strong advocate for having AT LEAST a three week supply of good panties that are comfortable, breathable, and don’t show any visible panty lines (VPLs). See my favorite pairs below.
• Fancy Panties (5-10 pairs) – Every woman needs a few pair of sexy underwear to make her feel beautiful for herself or that special someone.
• Thongs (3-5 pairs) – Thongs are perfect for light-colored or linen pants or skirts, body hugging formal wear, or just a day when the panties get to be too much.
• PMS Panties (7-10 pairs) – Depending on your individual cycle, you need to hold on to just a few (and I do mean a FEW!) pairs of panties that are suitable for your time of the month.

It’s Time for Something New
It’s time for new panties if

• You have recently lost or gained 10-15 pounds
• You can see your panties or panty lines through your clothing (a sho’ nuff sign that your panties are too loose or too old)
• You haven’t purchased new panties within the last two years
• You are still wearing maternity panties and your “baby” is now in kindergarten
• It’s Monday and you just feel like treating yourself to some new drawers (LOL!)

A Few of My Favorite Things


Stretch Cotton Panties
My sister-mommy Diane turned me on to these fabulous Stretch Cotton panties from Lane Bryant ($12.99) a few years ago. I don’t know how these panties simultaneously smooth and support my belly and manage to erase VPLs, but I am a firm believer in their magic.

Comfort Choice Tag-Free Briefs
Yes, my name is Leah, and I still believe in good ol’ fashioned, cover-your-entire-tail bloomers. That’s right I said it! Well, believe it or not these classic panties from Comfort Choice have come a LONG way from the big granny panties of yore and have even branched out from the traditional pastel palette of colors. (Look how cute these are!) Even better, they are still economical at just $14.99 for five pair.

On Sale NOW!
Right now is the perfect time to work on your panty collection with the following sales this week

Victoria’s Secret Half-Yearly Sale (sale ends on Wednesday, June 24th)
Lane Bryant’s Cacique Semi-Annual Sale

As of this morning, I’m now down to 50 pairs. Let’s pray that I get down to just 40 pairs by the end of the summer.

Until next time,
Stay curvy and fabulous!

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