Tap Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I need to buy dd13 some new pan#ies. She wears a size 1-3 in jeans. Do you have a recommendation for reasonably priced items? In the stores, all I am finding in the adult section are size 5 and up, with a rare size 4 mixed in(unflattering fabrics/styles). I am sure VS or other specialty store caries them, but I would like to stay under $4 a pair if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Are you near a Costco? That's where I've gotten all of mine and they are definitely less than $4/pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 In my experience, underwear sizes run bigger than jeans. I am around a 5/6 underwear size and wear a jeans size 0-4, depending on the store. I buy at Walmart too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) I need to buy dd13 some new pan#ies. She wears a size 1-3 in jeans. Do you have a recommendation for reasonably priced items? In the stores, all I am finding in the adult section are size 5 and up, with a rare size 4 mixed in(unflattering fabrics/styles). I am sure VS or other specialty store caries them, but I would like to stay under $4 a pair if possible. Underwear go by hip measurement. A size 5 does not equal size 5 jeans. Also, isn't that about the equivalent of a girls 14/16? This is a Hanes chart (pretty standard) Let's see if this will link: I think my 11 yo dd who wears a 12 slim could almost fit the 4. (If she didn't move around too much...) Edited June 28, 2012 by darlasowders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 In my experience, underwear sizes run bigger than jeans. I am around a 5/6 underwear size and wear a jeans size 0-4, depending on the store. I buy at Walmart too. Oh, good to know. Maybe I will just buy a pack and see if they fit her. She will grow into them eventually. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2girls4us Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 It won't help now, but sign up for VS (snail) mailers. They send coupons for a free pair of panties every month or so. I wear anything from a 0-5 in pants and wear size xs panties from VS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Underwear go by hip measurement. A size 5 does not equal size 5 jeans. Also, isn't that about the equivalent of a girls 14/16? This is a Hanes chart (pretty standard) Let's see if this will link: I think my 11 yo dd who wears a 12 slim could almost fit the 4. (If she didn't move around too much...) I would guess her waist is about 20-21inches but she has curves so she needs the womens style, instead of kids. (The 14-16 kids are either too small or ride up/don't fit the waist). In all of Walmart, I found about 6 packs of size 4 x-small..out of the hundreds of other packs and hanging items. :glare: The were items like string bi#inies in red and black, which won't work (they would show through some of her clothes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I would guess her waist is about 20-21inches but she has curves so she needs the womens style, instead of kids. (The 14-16 kids are either too small or ride up/don't fit the waist). In all of Walmart, I found about 6 packs of size 4 x-small..out of the hundreds of other packs and hanging items. :glare: The were items like string bi#inies in red and black, which won't work (they would show through some of her clothes). Hmmm.... can you sew? Underwear are quite easy (if you've worked with knits at all.). Or you could buy them to fit in the hips/tush area and nip in the waist a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 That's strange, I just checked my size, and none of them have numbers, just an S for small. Old Navy is cheap. I wear a size of about 24 to 25 in jeans and always get the small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hmmm.... can you sew? Underwear are quite easy (if you've worked with knits at all.). Or you could buy them to fit in the hips/tush area and nip in the waist a bit. Hmmm, I can sew, but don't love it. I could nip and stitch though, that may be a good idea. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I wear a size 3 in jeans and my underwear size is 5. Which is a size S. I purchase my underwear online at Forever 21 and Express when they are on sale. Right now they have underwear on clearance for $2.99 & $3.99 a pair. HOWEVER it may be a bit too lacey for what you want her in. I do purchase from Belk on occasion when they have a sale going on. But they are usually $5/pair and under. I don't purchase fruit of a loom or hanes underwear as I have never liked their fit on me. I prefer purchasing my underwear by the singles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 VS also does 5 for $25 sometimes (particularly on their 'Pink' stuff). That would be a good way to 'stock up' on them. If you are comfortable with them, that is. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Um, I'm going to dissent here and say that this is actually a problem for me. The best fit I've found is VS and I just wait for their 5 for $25 sale and stock up. Everytime I've tried dept. store, or Costco underwear they have been too big (until I had my 2nd baby anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Target also carries a lot of Hanes, though I can't vouch for size availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Target also carries a lot of Hanes, though I can't vouch for size availability. Thanks...I checked there too, they only had 1 pack of size 4. We bought them. She says they fit ok (not great), but we need to wash them a few times to see if they are going to shrink or change shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 It won't help now, but sign up for VS (snail) mailers. They send coupons for a free pair of panties every month or so. I wear anything from a 0-5 in pants and wear size xs panties from VS. VS also does 5 for $25 sometimes (particularly on their 'Pink' stuff). That would be a good way to 'stock up' on them. If you are comfortable with them, that is. :) Um, I'm going to dissent here and say that this is actually a problem for me. The best fit I've found is VS and I just wait for their 5 for $25 sale and stock up. Everytime I've tried dept. store, or Costco underwear they have been too big (until I had my 2nd baby anyway). I will try there tomorrow. Honestly at current gas prices, it would probably be cheaper to just go where I know they have them. :D I will check them out on line too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I love American Eagle's Aerie brand, especially the non-lacy boybriefs like this. They are very comfortable, fit well, and are good quality. They carry smaller sizes as low as XXS. They have a special going, 5 for $26, which is above your price point but they frequently have clearance specials online and in the AE stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Aeropostale is where I buy my girls' underwear. Gap body is amazingly comfortable, but pricey unless you hit a clearance sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I wear xs VS in the cotton style and they are the only ones that are comfortable. Every time I try something else, they ride up or bag, or sag, or bunch. They last longer too. You can usually buy some on clearance online for 3.99 and if you look around you might find a coupon code to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hanes, size 4. I get them for BabyBaby at Target, KMart, or WalMart. She wears a child size 10, but has inherited my butt. :glare: Plus she is very athletic/muscular and the girls undies just do not fit her. bonus for my sporty girl: no sissy princess undies. For reference, my oldest wears a Junior size 5, and buys Hanes size 5 undies- she prefers a looser fit. When she wore 00/0/1/3 sized jeans, the 4s fit her well. Not every style comes in the size 4, or at least my Target doesn;t carry every style in a 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Thanks...I checked there too, they only had 1 pack of size 4. We bought them. She says they fit ok (not great), but we need to wash them a few times to see if they are going to shrink or change shape. look around for other size 4 styles. They aren't as common so there isn;t as much variety. BabyBaby likes one style of the bikini, but not another. None have really shrunk for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Um, I'm going to dissent here and say that this is actually a problem for me. The best fit I've found is VS and I just wait for their 5 for $25 sale and stock up. Everytime I've tried dept. store, or Costco underwear they have been too big (until I had my 2nd baby anyway). I'm ubercheap but wear VS underwear. I wait until they go on sale, every other pair I've tried tend to go places they shouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 The boy-cut ones at American Eagle. They run them on sale quite often. I LOVE that they don't ride up. They are also 100% cotton, but come in cute colors and prints. I wear a size 2 in jeans/shorts (3 in juniors' sizes), but I like the fit of the medium panties there. They shrink up some because they're cotton and they fit perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Also, if you check VS after Christmas you should be able to find the holiday prints on sale for a good price. As a pp mentioned as well I've gotten coupons for free undies as well, at least once a year. They usually last me about 3 yrs or so I think. I've figured out some of them last longer than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 http://www.hanes.com/clothing/women/panties---shapewear/bikinis/womens-classics-white-cotton-bikini-3-pack They have size 5 in 3 packs... a little more expensive than you were hoping for though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shann Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 The boy-cut ones at American Eagle. They run them on sale quite often. I LOVE that they don't ride up. They are also 100% cotton, but come in cute colors and prints. I wear a size 2 in jeans/shorts (3 in juniors' sizes), but I like the fit of the medium panties there. They shrink up some because they're cotton and they fit perfectly. :iagree: AE's undies are great. IMO VS is very poor quality and never fits quite right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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