Can Big Really Be Better?

I can think of many things that could be better, if only they were bigger. I assure you the list isn’t as exciting as you may think, but I have plucked one thing from it which may attract your attention: Knickers. Don’t get me wrong, I like a thong and a small, sexy knicker from time to time, but for everyday wear the big knicker seems to be the in the winning team at the moment.

The ‘Big Knicker’ euphemism

Fleur of England – Something Blue Shorties

The phrase ‘big knicker’ doesn’t really evoke anything close to sexy, so lingerie designers have really done us all a big favour by giving us some great euphemisms for the aforementioned undies. ‘Shorties’ is a favourite: type the word into your favourite search engine and you’ll be amazed by the variety of different styles on offer – some have legs, some don’t, some are hipsters and some don’t really qualify as a shortie (in my eyes) – I also see the shortie being used as an alternative for what I would class as a big knicker, and why not.

At the moment I don’t care what my knickers are called, as long as they’re big; and by big I mean they come up past my hips – around tummy button level if possible. Big knickers also need to be comfortable and look nice, if not darn right sexy – and it is possible – just take a look at Fleur of England’s shorties: they tick pretty much every single box in terms of what I want for a gorgeous, luxurious, big knicker.

What to do when your wallet won’t allow luxury?

Pure Silk Knickers at Patra

Much as I am usually able to justify almost any purchase and much as I would love to, even I can’t justify buying a multi-pack of luxury big knickers right now – so is the ‘big knicker’ debate going to fail at the second hurdle? I say no: there are plenty of ways to go large without going bankrupt or compromising on luxury.

Silk is one of my favourite fabrics and I just love the idea of big silk knickers – and at £7.50 I love the idea even more. Just take a look at the beauties above: they’re the kind of knickers I want to put on when it’s chilly outside, and given the fabric, come the warmer weather, they’ll be perfect as well! They’re definitely an all round winner in a ‘cozy cutie’ way and they won’t break the bank.

Back to basics

Wacoal Cotton Supima Briefs

Occaisionally basics are exactly what the doctor ordered, and when it comes to basics supima cotton is a winner. Softer than soft, supima is a luxurious alternative to the usual cotton knicker; Wacoal have a fabulous-looking big brief with a band of lace that makes them just a bit different from the basics we’re used to, and at a fairly reasonable $22 they’ll give you the quality needed for a great, big knicker. For some these knickers will get the thumbs up for sexiness, for others they’ll be a staple basic in your undie drawer; whatever you buy them for, they’re a brilliantly big knicker in my book!

So, to answer the question: can big really be better? I say yes – if big is your thing.