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Reccomendations for Purchasing Undergarments? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by rosahaj@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
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Underwear is one of the things that I struggle to use second-hand, and I'm not sure if I intend to change that (lest some nowaste people teach me mystical ways and methods :P) But the fact is that I can only use what I've got currently for so long, and so I turn to you.

I am not looking for specific reccomendations exclusively, and the type of underwear (underpants, brasseries, undershirts) are all welcome for discussion! But I'm hoping to find advice which will help me find something that will last, and to a decent standard (i.e, don't use polyester socks, due to smell).

So please lend your advice for finding Bras, Briefs, Bobbysocks, and Bundershirts!

EDIT: Also advice on what materials are better suited to different climates is also well appreciated! (I tend to leave my posts personal detail agnostic so they can serve as resources for others :))

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[-] solrize@lemmy.world 36 points 3 months ago

Jeebus, don't buy underwear for life, that's like buying toilet paper for life. Some things in life are inherently consumables and you have to get used to that. Buy whatever underwear fits you and is comfortable and not overpriced, and replace it when you have to. Material preferences will depend on you, your habits, climate, etc.

[-] rosahaj@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

sorry, I poorly communicated. I noted this probably isn't the right comm, but I'm hoping for advice on what things to look out for to ensure something that will last. Although on the toilet paper note, I hear some zerowaste people have something similar. No point to that, just felt like mentioning it haha

also undershirts and shapewear are underwear, but i didn't have a better all encompassing title, and to americans underwear = underpants alternate words are welcome, so I can edit :)

[-] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 19 points 3 months ago

Heyo, just wanted to clarify your post is absolutely appropriate for this community, as despite the name, it is not exclusive to only things that literally last forever, we also welcome things that just last longer than average :)

Also @hitmyspot@lemmy.world and @solrize@lemmy.world

[-] rosahaj@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 months ago

thank you for the clarification :)

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