Looking for knickers that don't cut into the thigh!

I have some M&S ones that have no elastic in the legs. They might do the trick for you.

Very generous of you Parsley3 😁

My thighs are large too

Can you sew? Knickers are so easy to make. My favourites are by kwik sew. It is an old pattern, there are very many knicker sewing patterns and instructions on youtube, you can use any pretty stretchy cotton fabric and trim with stretchy lace

If you have even minimum sewing ability, you can make the legs wider ie a size bigger and then just grade to your waist size

A nice loose zig zag for sewing stretchy lace and not stretching as you sew and you would achieve the result you want

Bella di Notte may have what you're looking for. They have an excellent range, although more expensive than M and S. Have a look online at belladinotte.com

Snag do knickers for all sizes including larger ones, all their underwear is extremely comfortable.

M&S no VPL pants are comfortable on my large thighs, especially the 'period' pants worn in case of 'oops' moments, which have no stitching at all around the legs. I sometimes go up a size but no need with these.

Stepone bamboo seam free are the most comfy ever. Pricey but worth it

You could go commando!

The ones that are like men’s boxer shorts they don’t cut into the thigh.
I like these type no VPL either and they do them in Primark Next Tesco etc

I buy M&S ones in a really large size. I too have huge thighs. I wish they’d made Snag tights years ago because I could never find tights that fitted me before. I can’t stand lace anywhere on knickers either.

Another recommendation for Snag.

Boody bamboo full briefs

www.boody.co.uk/collections/undershorts?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22400404923&utm_content=&utm_term=&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=22400404923&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22406915681&gclid=CjwKCAjwiezABhBZEiwAEbTPGMubu_SQlhAoy6XH3akmrOx3k6PA77Kmt6NcWkxCsrQO6Hh5oJIlXxoCrfEQAvD_BwE

Stripe and Stare do lovely underwear, lots of bright colours and very comfy!

stripeandstare.com/

I have some from Temu, they are so comfortable

Try ladies boxers, I buy them off the internet.

ASDA George do a full brief with lace in pacs of white and black it a mixed pack of both - great and good price too.

I get mine from here
takingshape.com/UK/2-pack-bamboo-everyday-briefs/K60002.6087.html
From Size 10 to 30
They are a bit pricier but the bamboo ones are so comfortable and the leg opening is brilliant. There are different colours and sizes, but this shows the leg opening the best.

snag

Ot the ones called "high leg" or "hi-leg"? I have a couple that are this shape and since my legs have got a bit fatter 🙄 they are definitely more comfortable.

I’m amazed that no one seems to have mentioned sloggi Maxi. They’re a bit pricey so I’ve occasionally tried others, but nothing comes close for comfort and a cut that actually covers your buttocks! I find the basic white, black and navy ones more durable than the grey and other colours, but I may be imagining that.

Amazon Wirarpa cotton knickers, 4 in a pack for about £23, free p&p. Very comfortable and wash well. Small to 7XL sizing.

M&S do very pretty French cut knickers. Wide leg, rather like cami knickers

Marmight

Boody bamboo full briefs

www.boody.co.uk/collections/undershorts?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22400404923&utm_content=&utm_term=&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=22400404923&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22406915681&gclid=CjwKCAjwiezABhBZEiwAEbTPGMubu_SQlhAoy6XH3akmrOx3k6PA77Kmt6NcWkxCsrQO6Hh5oJIlXxoCrfEQAvD_BwE

Body is great

I think the ones you have were known as refectory knickers back in the day!! Super comfortable and lasted for years!!