How To Buy Underwear That Won’t Give You A Wedgie

There’s no disappointment quite like thinking you found the perfect pair of underwear, only to realize it gives you a wedgie. But with the right wedgie-free underwear, you can forget about having to discreetly tug at your underwear without anyone noticing (it’s literally why Uwila Warrior was founded!). 

Fortunately, there are easy fixes and features you can look for in women’s underwear to ensure you won’t have anything riding up. Here are our best tips and info for buying wedgie-free underwear, whether you prefer silk panties, seamless briefs, or even—yes, really—thongs.

1. Toss out your old underwear.

First and foremost, clean out your underwear drawer. A lot of fabrics lose their elasticity and recovery over time, essentially causing them to shift away from their original shape. Once they're worn out—which happens far too quickly when you choose cheaper, low-quality underwear—they tend to bunch up in areas where they shouldn't. 

Here’s what we recommend: Take everything in your underwear drawer and inspect what you've got; any underwear that you typically avoid because it rides up has to go. Thank you for your service, undies! Of course, anything that still fits well can stay in your underwear rotation.

2. Look for generous cuts.

In addition to quality, the style and cut of underwear can often be blamed for causing wedgies too. Your best bet: go with full-coverage briefs, including bikinis, briefs, or hipsters that promise wedgie-free wear through ample coverage and strategic hip placement. (Sounds confusing, but just read the descriptions to make sure wedgies were taken into consideration!) 

Of course, we'd be remiss not to mention that Uwila Warrior underwear is designed to be wedgie-free. Our Soft Silk Briefs, Happy Seams, Better Briefs, High-Waisted Silk Briefs, and No Brainer Briefs are intentionally cut so that they're wider (in terms of measurements), with generous leg openings that aren't too tight at all. This isn't typical of the average underwear—we wanted them to lay flatter and smoother on the body, so there's no need to pull and tug throughout the day, no matter how active you are. 

Prefer thong underwear? Believe it or not, with Uwila Warrior thongs, you can avoid wedgies too. Take our Soft Silk Thong for instance: Because it has a substantial back—not too thick, not too string-like—it’s invisible under clothing but won’t ride up. 

3. Choose fabrics that have just enough stretch. 

In general, synthetic fabrics have less issues with bunching than cotton underwear. Why? Because there is more of a stretch to synthetic fabric and it has better recovery (a term we use often in the underwear business—in other words, it returns to its original shape after you wear it!). 

Silk also has a natural ability to stretch and recover, so long as it’s properly taken care of. That's why Uwila Warrior underwear is made of either silk or a polyester/polyurethane blend that has a soft, silky feel. Our pairs move and flex with the movement of your body.

4. Get the size right.

If your underwear is too small for you, it will pull too tightly across your body, creating uncomfortable bunching and riding. (Not to mention, too-tight underwear isn’t hygienic.) Here's the catch: Not every size chart is alike. Just like every footwear brand has a different fit, every lingerie brand does as well. We offer all of our styles in plus-size underwear too, so you can find just the right fit in your favorite silhouette. 

To help you determine which of Uwila Warrior's sizes are right for you, beyond just showing you the typical size chart, we also offer a Perfect Fit Guarantee. If you don't love your first pair of Uwila Warrior underwear, we'll send you a different size or style of a similar price, free of charge. And you can even keep your first pair. ;)