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Jockey Skimmies

Day1128 — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 20:29:54 GMT

I bought the TSV Jockey Skimmies. I wear them under pants, as I wanted a smooth, no VPL (visible panty line). Under my slacks I can see where the bottom leg opening ends on my leg. It's not extremely tight, but I do notice it. Not sure how obvious it might be to others. Has anyone else experienced seeing where the skimmies end when wearing under slacks? The skimmies fit well, but maybe I should have bought a bigger size....I bought the medium.

Re: Jockey Skimmies

MaggieMack — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:09:47 GMT

You don't say what size your body is. In Skimmies, I always buy size Medium, I'm 5'7" 120#, and I don't get any spillover at all. My sister is 5'5". 108 lbs and buys the Smalls. Hope this helps!

Re: Jockey Skimmies

KentuckyWoman — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:24:12 GMT

I bought the large and they are fine under skirts. I did try to wear them with slacks and as long as they are a straight leg (not skinny or slim leg) I am okay. I actually think these may be more for skirts and dresses than pants. I wish Jockey would make these in longer below the knee lengths for pants. Wouldn't that be awesome?!

Re: Jockey Skimmies

isaboo — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:39:39 GMT

@Day1128 wrote:
I bought the TSV Jockey Skimmies. I wear them under pants, as I wanted a smooth, no VPL (visible panty line). Under my slacks I can see where the bottom leg opening ends on my leg. It's not extremely tight, but I do notice it. Not sure how obvious it might be to others. Has anyone else experienced seeing where the skimmies end when wearing under slacks? The skimmies fit well, but maybe I should have bought a bigger size....I bought the medium.

I too wanted them primarily to wear under slacks because I don't wear skirts or dresses that much. I'm about a size 6 and usually wear small or xsmall in QVC clothing.

I bought the skimmies in a med so they are not too tight buy I too notice that I can see the line of the leg opening a little thru my pant as well.

Re: Jockey Skimmies

Mom2Dogs — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 23:26:59 GMT

@Day1128 wrote:
I bought the TSV Jockey Skimmies. I wear them under pants, as I wanted a smooth, no VPL (visible panty line). Under my slacks I can see where the bottom leg opening ends on my leg. It's not extremely tight, but I do notice it. Not sure how obvious it might be to others. Has anyone else experienced seeing where the skimmies end when wearing under slacks? The skimmies fit well, but maybe I should have bought a bigger size....I bought the medium.

@Day1128...yes, that is what my experience has been, plus the legs rode up on me....I purchased mine at an outlet store. The fabric is very nice but I would not purchase again. Oh, and I have purchased both sizes as per the suggestion from the clerk that sold me the first pair, the different size made no difference.

The only thing I found that did not show the line was spanx line at Target, they are longer...ike to me knee...no visible line with that product.

Re: Jockey Skimmies

KentuckyWoman — Sun, 01 May 2016 01:10:36 GMT

@Mom2Dogs is the Spanx compression or more like the Jockey skimmies? I don't like to wear compression foundation garments so I was wondering if they are comfortable?

Re: Jockey Skimmies

Chrystaltree2 — Sun, 01 May 2016 18:13:05 GMT

A size larger might give you more room in the thigh but I don't believe that will help you with your problem. I don't have the Jockeys, I have another brand that I wear under my maxi skirts and dresses on hot summer days. I never tried them with pants because I'm sure the leg line would be visible. If you notice the line under pants...others will too.

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Andreatoo — Sun, 01 May 2016 19:36:00 GMT

Why is underwear sizing so difficult?! I personally am an extra small small in clothing but yet when I'm buying undies? I pick up a large LOL I bought the mediums in the skimmies and they're perfect

Re: Jockey Skimmies

Mom2Dogs — Sun, 01 May 2016 22:20:18 GMT

@KentuckyWoman...I would say the compression is more but I always purchase up a size so I don't feel squished....the fabric is more like hosery. Not near as nice as the jockey brand but for me works better. I can wear the jockie brand under a flowy skirt or dress...but they still ride up between the legs.

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Snoopp — Mon, 02 May 2016 12:08:18 GMT

I really like these for skirts or dresses. I'll repurchase. I'm not squished but I think I ordered a bit larger than I needed.

Re: Jockey Skimmies

Trix — Mon, 02 May 2016 12:49:09 GMT

It doesn't matter if you weigh 100lbs or 200 there is almost no way to avoid a line of demarcation when wearing anything under pants which hits on the thighs. Skimmies really needs a slacks version which hits at or right below the knees. That length would keep them short enough for wearing with cropped pant lengths in addition to full length. The present version is fine for skirts, although I'll step on the slip soapbox again and say nothing lines a skirt/dress better than a real slip.

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VanSleepy — Mon, 02 May 2016 16:08:00 GMT

@Trix wrote:
It doesn't matter if you weigh 100lbs or 200 there is almost no way to avoid a line of demarcation when wearing anything under pants which hits on the thighs. Skimmies really needs a slacks version which hits at or right below the knees. That length would keep them short enough for wearing with cropped pant lengths in addition to full length. The present version is fine for skirts, although I'll step on the slip soapbox again and say nothing lines a skirt/dress better than a real slip.

Yes. I discovered that the hard way!

Re: Jockey Skimmies

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 02 May 2016 20:25:35 GMT

@Trix...funny you mention slips...I have three and wear them all. I have a friend who is a supervisor in an office of mostly females she had to take a new hire aside and explain that she needed a slip under her sheer dress (and she was wearing a thong) everything was very visible!

This girl did not know what a slip was and had no idea she was dressed in an unprofessional manner.

Re: Jockey Skimmies

Trix — Fri, 06 May 2016 13:39:39 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@Trix...funny you mention slips...I have three and wear them all. I have a friend who is a supervisor in an office of mostly females she had to take a new hire aside and explain that she needed a slip under her sheer dress (and she was wearing a thong) everything was very visible!
This girl did not know what a slip was and had no idea she was dressed in an unprofessional manner.

It's a shame that there are young people who don't know how to dress properly for work. I know this no longer means wearing a suit or conservative dresses with hose and heels in many workplaces, but there is still a standard for attire in the white collar workplace. For you youngsters who aren't familiar with the term white collar it refers to: office, sales, law, medical (where a uniform by be worn)... usual rule is any non uniformed person who is in contact with clients and customers.

Speaking of dressing for work... the other day I saw Ann Taylor Loft has a section in the store called Work. It's a section of pieces their buyers have deemed appropriate for work. The section included trousers, shirts and blouses, knit tops, and a couple of dresses. The dresses were opaque knits and structured fabrics. Leggings, halters style tops, maxi and sheer dresses were all over the store, but not in this section. I thought it was a nice move by AT stores to showcase fashionable, comfortable wear- to-work clothes.

Re: Jockey Skimmies

Lipstickdiva — Fri, 06 May 2016 14:48:59 GMT

@Trix wrote:
It doesn't matter if you weigh 100lbs or 200 there is almost no way to avoid a line of demarcation when wearing anything under pants which hits on the thighs. Skimmies really needs a slacks version which hits at or right below the knees. That length would keep them short enough for wearing with cropped pant lengths in addition to full length. The present version is fine for skirts, although I'll step on the slip soapbox again and say nothing lines a skirt/dress better than a real slip.

Exactly. Going up a size isn't going to solve this problem.

I have this issue and mine definitely aren't too tight. It's not spillage because the band is digging in to the thigh and creating a line. It's just the line of the skimmies.

This will also be visible under thinner skirts etc. when you walk.

I believe Renee has a product that comes below the knee.

Re: Jockey Skimmies

MaggieMack — Fri, 06 May 2016 15:00:48 GMT

If I am wearing a skirt or dress that would be revealing if standing behind a light source, I will always wear a slip or half slip. No one needs to see how much space is between my thighs.

I understand those that see a hem on their Skimmies. I keep hoping Calvin Klein will come out with a Skimmies type product similar to my fav Calvin undies with NO hem at all around the legs or waist. I can wear them under the sheerest of items without visible panty lines.

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Andreatoo — Fri, 06 May 2016 15:30:32 GMT

@MaggieMack wrote:
If I am wearing a skirt or dress that would be revealing if standing behind a light source, I will always wear a slip or half slip. No one needs to see how much space is between my thighs.

I understand those that see a hem on their Skimmies. I keep hoping Calvin Klein will come out with a Skimmies type product similar to my fav Calvin undies with NO hem at all around the legs or waist. I can wear them under the sheerest of items without visible panty lines.

Sounds good. And while he's at it he needs to bring back my bra he discontinued!!!

I do love the CK lingerie...

Re: Jockey Skimmies

jewel3 — Sat, 07 May 2016 02:22:23 GMT

I really like the skimmies under wider leg pants, dresses, and skirts. I never wear them under tighter leg pants although I seriously doubt anyone is looking at my thighs. They really do work great and I hope the Breezies thigh length panties work as well.

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wilma — Sat, 07 May 2016 16:55:20 GMT

I never wear Skimmies with pants. I wear mine under opaque slim knit skirts. These skirts don't need a slip, but the skimmies offer a bit of control and also prevent thigh rubbing which is very uncomfortable and annoying. For modesty under light weight skirts and dresses I wear petit pants - basically a half slip but they are designed in a shorts style. This gives me coverage, prevents thigh rubbing, and they don't ride up like traditional slips.

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Texasmouse — Sun, 08 May 2016 22:19:05 GMT

I tried a pair of Skimmies under a form-fitting tank-style maxi dress last Friday. Typically, I would wear my Spanx shorts, which work well, but I wanted to try something that would be smoothing but not "compressing". They fit nicely and were comfortable but, when I put on my maxi dress, I was dismayed to see that the dress clung to the Skimmies! The Spanx garment I usually wear has a very satin-y finish and my dress just glides over it, never clinging. At first, I thought it was static cling but then I felt the fabric of the Skimmies and found that it wasn't "slippery" at all. I guess I'll only be able to wear them when I only need something to keep my thighs from rubbing together but it's useless for wearing under something that fits close to the body.