For something that is basically a necessity and that most people don't even see, we shouldn't be paying as much as we do for that little piece of fabric.
Alright, ladies, let's have a conversation about how truly awful underwear can get.
We all need to (or should) wear it, but that doesn't mean we have to love every second of it. There are so many hardships that we are sick and tired of dealing with, and I'm fed up.
Please tell me that I'm not alone?
For something that is basically a necessity and that most people don't even see, we shouldn't be paying as much as we do for that little piece of fabric.
I only stock up when there's a sale going on, as everyone should. However, it's really frustrating when you find a decent pair only to realize that it's actually not on sale.
You're only allowed to pick through the probably-already-worn, thin, childishly-colored pairs, and it's not fair.
Sorry, I don't want to wear anything that has the words "let's party" or "fabulous" on it.
Next time you're in Victoria's Secret, take a look around at the variety. You'll be shocked at how many pairs of underwear have a little bow sewn to the front.
It reminds me of the little girl underwear I wore as a child, and I'm so over it.
I literally have a pair with the tag on the side, so it's anybody's guess.
Also, I'm aware that having bows makes it much easier to tell which is the front vs. the back, but I'd rather wear my underwear backwards for a day than have that bow on.
It's like no matter what cut you try on, you're destined to have a wedgie. Oh, and boy shorts end up being cheeky because they ride up so much.
Why anybody would enjoy that feeling of a string riding up your butt is so beyond me. I get that it eliminates panty lines, but is it really worth it? If anyone cares to explain, please do.
The last thing I want anyone seeing when I'm wearing any remotely tight pants, skirts, or dresses is the outline of my underwear.
I know that it's not entirely logical. I mean, everyone wears underwear, so why should we be ashamed? I can't answer that. It is what it is.
It's even worse if you just bought them, too.
There's not much you can do but accept defeat and add the pair to your collection of other period-stained underwear that you'll be wearing for a week.
I can't keep a pair looking decent for longer than a week. I always manage to rip the lace anytime I pull them up. You'd think they wouldn't make it so delicate. Or maybe that's their evil plan to get you to buy more?
Guys, I think I'm on to what Victoria's Secret is doing.
Sure, for the first few wears it's super soft, but after a wash or two, it becomes scratchy and starts to fall apart. It also chafes your skin and creates a really unpleasant wearing experience, in general.
Cutting them off is like an art form: you don't want to get too close to the seam and ruin the whole thing, but you also don't want to cut a tag too long and find yourself dealing with a sharper edge than when you began.
Which means that you have to save your nude ones for when you want to wear those cute white shorts.
Nothing is worse than realizing that you were foolish and wore the nude pair with jeans earlier this week. What were you thinking?
Or if you're like me and only buy the cheap pairs that are basically see-through to begin with. Black underwear to the rescue!
Everybody else typically has a bit more body fat on their hips, and the straps end up accentuating your rolls and have you questioning every poor life decision you've ever made.
Like, "Hey, no, go back to where you came from. Thanks."
Seriously, they look like something the peasants would wear back in the Middle Ages, but you love them so much, you'd like to be buried in them.
Those things were the worst because you always felt so guilty wearing the Tuesday pair on a Thursday.
And you know what? That's not fair. Underwear should not make you feel that way. How dare it.
You know, the kind that's too nice to wear day to day, so you set it aside. Before you know it, it's two years later, the underwear still has its tags on, and you don't know why you even bought it in the first place.
You try to fold them nicely on laundry day, but what's the point? They all end up in little balls that you pick through early in the morning, anyway.
Or worse, when they're ringing everything through at the cash and have to make an awkward comment about each and every item.
The phrase "I see London, I see France" comes screaming back to you.
Always go with cotton. Cotton breathes. You'll thank me later.
I swear, they make them more and more delicate these days.
So you sit there and contemplate just buying more so you can continue being lazy.
I mean, it's not like anyone can see it, right? Is it that big of a deal?
There's a reason why this isn't a socially acceptable thing to do, but it doesn't mean we have to like it.
It's such a disappointing feeling, and it's just so wrong (but probably for all the right reasons, so it's okay).
How is this at all practical? The answer is that it's not, and it's super annoying.
Instead, we're limited to stars, sparkles, hearts, flowers and bows. The cool stuff is out there, but the search isn't an easy one.
What underwear struggles can you relate to? COMMENT and let us know!