Granny panties

Those neat little panties on that model's neat little butt are granny panties? Really?

Yes, the photo doesn't match the text. (Not that that's anything new...)

How do you define 'granny panties'? The ones I wear are of that type but, of course, bigger than the model's because so is my behind. I hate big knickers!

I love big knickers, and I haven't got a particularly big behind!

I've worn Sloggi Maxis for years and would never wear any other type of pants. I can't see the point of thongs, and they look horrible when worn under see-through leggings as witnessed the other day in Asda...

I have worn Sloggis for years but have recently been won over by these. They are so comfortable, feel a little bit 'slinky' and I hardly know I am wearing them. I like my bum to be encompassed from waist to top of thigh and these do the trick without making me feel like Bridget Jones! www.marksandspencer.fr/Smoothlines%25E2%2584%25A2-No-VPL-Printed-High-Rise-Full-Briefs/P22375840,en_FR,pd.html?dwvar_P22375840_color=Y2&start=

I'm pretty much ok with many different style, although the ones in the picture show what I believe are "high leg shorts" (may be wrong, often are) and don't come anywhere near the waist line.

As some of you may, I have had the odd unfortunate knicker/pants/thong related incident, but it has not actually changed my life, or my decision making process in the lingerie department.

When I say lingerie department, what I actually mean is the knicker section in my nearest M&S outlet

PS Is it only me that feels slightly uncomfortable with the word "panties" I tend towards knickers or pants.

The "panties" thing always seems to be the sort of word used by the red tops, and those publications that think they are a cut above, Daily Mail for example.

In addition I seem to remember a sort of sketch with Peter Cook & Dudley Moore that contained the phrase "and your bra and panties" delivered in away that made my flesh creep!

I am so glad you said that Phoenix, I too find the word "panties" slightly lascivious and suggestive. Pants,(no nonsense) knickers,(likewise) even drawers (lighthearted/ironic) none of these have the sort of "nudge, nudge, wink, wink" overtones of "panties" I don't think it is a word many women use.

Big knickers rock. Right up to the waist. £2 each in M & S Outlet. Often £1.

I like pretty underwear and I like bra and knickers to match. I also like it to be comfortable but I am definitely not ready for big knickers. I do have the odd thong (not particularly odd, now I come to think about it) which I find ideal under a slinky dress – but I don't wear slinky dresses very often.

Ana I am by your vision in Asda the other day. Neither thongs nor any other sort of knickers should be observable under any sort of leggings. There is an especially unappealing expression used in New Zealand concerning lady parts that are discernible when the lady in question is wearing leggings – see-through or otherwise.

Say "pandies" like Americans, then you'll be OK .

Knickers to that!

My granny used to wear true 'big knickers'. They only came in one shade of dusky pink (known as 'granny-knicker pink' in our household) - sort of the same shade as germoline.

They came to just above her knees where they were gently elasticated. Anyone else remember these or were they perhaps only worn by Scottish grans?

Just remembered... they were called bloomers.

Or "directoire knickers"... Bloomers were named after a Mrs Bloomer who was an advocate of sensible dress for cycling - but they were not invented by her... originally an outer garment.

Does anyone remember the 1960s fashion for long legged over drawers! The legs came almost down to your knees and often had lace around the leg?

They were usually made of Bri Nylon! How did we wear them with mini skirts?

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My Aberdonian English teacher (in Lancashire) wore red bloomers. She used to sit on the teacher's desk and we got a glimpse of the bloomers when she crossed her legs. She always wore her academic gown as well in those chalky days.

J52 I remember those! Also, the 'bloomerdress' - a pretty smock with matching bloomers that just showed below the hem of the dress!

Thanks for the link, Marmight. Like the look and sound of those.

suspect the use of the word 'panties' is because Americans use the word 'pants' to describe what we would call trousers - so maybe 'panties' is used to differentiate although they may settle for 'underpants' (men only)
my favourite undergarments were what were called 'french knickers' (loose in the leg) very comfortable to wear - haven't seen them on sale for ages.
now I buy brief knickers (could wear those so-called granny knickers as they look quite comfortable) but because I am convinced they have changed the sizing buy a size 14-16 although I am a size 12 otherwise they cut into the thighs

I well remember 'granny pink bloomers' as worn by my granny, love the germolene pink description Anya, also those bri-nylon efforts J52. Not telling what I wear, might cause too much excitement to GNers who enjoy ' watching the ladies'. ��

I used to work for an older lady (care worker) who wore open work, huge knickers with elasticated legs, no probs with this, however, I was asked to make tea one day and wash up afterwards, I found,, by the sink a 'dishcloth' made from the same material as the knickers. I was horrified and avoided drinking tea at her house again.

J52 and Minimouse I remember those lace edged bloomers and bloomerdresses in the 60's. I used to make them for myself and had several sets. The dresses were very much in the style of the Betsy Clark, cute little girl look - dress gathered onto a high yolk, puff sleeves, Peter Pan collar. The first time my father saw me dressed up in one of these outfits ready for a night out, he said "You are not going out dressed like that!" My mother intervened and saved the day, but I can see now why he would think that dressing like a toddler at 15 years of age was probably inviting trouble .
Oh and no, I can't stand the word 'panties' either. It just sounds rather sleazy

Ethel yuk!
I've just abandoned my many lacy thongs, which are very comfy, as they don't look so good now I'm heavier than I used to be.
I've bought lots of M&S high leg pants with lace backs which don't give vpl.
I hate big knickers but these look quite good.

Ashtree did you wear your hair in bunches as well?

Who read ' petticoat' magazine, I remember the look being featured on the front cover!

I think 'dolly bird' was the term used! x