Best Underwear to wear under scrubs??

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

Thongs on typical white scrub pants look tacky.

For work, I wear Fruit of the Loom's low-rise grannies. They sit on the hips, the legholes sit right below the 'butt fold,' and they DON'T ride up. And they are cheap and available in white, beige, or colors and patterns, not to mention available in plus-size as well.

I'm all for comfortable underwear at work; I don't care what it looks like, which is why thongs are a no-no. The last thing I need (want) to deal with at work is a Perma-Wedgie from butt floss.

AggieQT

175 Posts

My very first job ever was actually working for Vickys, and I got asked this question more than you can imagine. And I honestly think the best parties are the ones that are made of VS has Body By Victoria (91% nylon and 9% spandex)... they are seamless and some of the most comfortable things ever! Only one prob, they can be quite expensive ($12 each, or sometimes they go on sale for 3 for $30).

bethin

1,927 Posts

I wear grandma's underwear - but only when I have to work. I always pray that I'm never involved in an accident when I have them on because EMS would have a field day with the idea of a 26 yo woman wearing grandma's underwear.

I just hate the idea of constantly picking my wedge at work. I believe mine are Jockey, and I get them at JCPenney. They are expensive, but they don't ride up or leave lines.

cocco

37 Posts

Just don't wear anything with lace. One of the new grads didn't even have to bend over; all she did was turn around, and I happened to be looking in her direction. It was like a train wreck; I couldn't divert my eyes. How can you wear lacy semi-thong panties under all-white scrubs?.:uhoh3::eek:

Alexsys

125 Posts

Specializes in CCRN, TNCC SRNA.

I like the Hanes her way bikini cut. They feel good, they cover your bottom, and they are definitely not "granny underpants." :devil:

Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

I wear solid black scrubs ALWAYS and black underwear ALWAYS. I think that it may be a little harder to see my panty lines with a dark color. I don't know because I don't look at people's hinnies on a regular basis.

Specializes in Education, Acute, Med/Surg, Tele, etc.

Oh my. LOL! Well. Umm. I typically don't wear underwear except for bras, and once a month, I wear some Hanes women's kind that covers the entire bum. They are comfy, don't tend to shift, and certainly don't go anywhere. I need to straddle to get it out of wink! LOL!!!

I also choose to have scrub tops that fit over my bum and loose-fitting (but nice) scrub pants. I am a child of the '80s, so I love large tops that cover! (no, I don't wear tight legging-type scrubs. LOL!).

Whites, however. I never do that! But in RN school, I had to..and well...unless you really try the pants out and buy high quality...well...it will show! Same with tops. I was at work one day and noticed my white bra showed through, and I was so freaked all shift! I don't wear whites anymore because of that!

Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.
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How can you wear lacy semi-thong panties under all white scrubs.

I honestly think there are some people who are aware that it can be seen through their pants and just don't care (or maybe that was their intent).

s.carter

31 Posts

Boxers work great for me. But I am a guy.

I know a few women that wear thongs and such, and I can vouch from a male perspective that it is tacky to us also.

adrienurse, LPN

1,275 Posts

White gitch goes with white pants. They will show, but what are you trying to do, pretend you're not wearing underwear? Skin tone does solve the VPL problem by making them invisible. The best cut is "boy-cut," I'm finding. Oh, and please do not wear prints under white pants or lacy thongs that show through.

rclimbr

50 Posts

Specializes in Med Surg.

As a guy, I have never even thought about my underwear. Can you see my boxer lines when I bend over? Now I am all worried about it.

ImShelly31

17 Posts

Bethy-lynn said:
I love this question. My favorite underpants are the Victorias Secret Pink Hipsters because they don't have elastic around the legs, so they don't cut in and give you Double butt- you know, when it cuts in and looks like you have four butt cheeks, instead of two. If you are wearing dark bottoms, most colors will work. but if white, go with flesh tones because they blend in.

LMAO double butt....heheh I thought I was the only one concerened with this issue! If you are a "plus" size gal...such as myself...I love the panties that they sell at Lane Bryant. I also have pale skin so I buy the nude color or a very light light skin tone pink. The ones WITHOUT the lace around the legs. It gives full coverage and has quite a bit of stretch and give. Love them!

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