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thighs rubbing...

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flipflopsonfifthavenue · 23/07/2014 09:18

I'm 25 wks pg, fat, hot and have nothing to wear. The commute on the tube is killing me and none of my cool summer clothes fit me (of course, because I'm FAT AND PREGNANT!!!!)

I'm looking for something like this but for pregnancy, so I can wear a skirt without getting nappy rash on my hot fat sweaty thighs :(

www.marksandspencer.com/light-control-slimvisible-bonded-thigh-slimmer/p/p21077788

Anyone got any suggestions?

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EBearhug · 23/07/2014 09:20

Google Bodyglide. Better than thick knickers in this weather.

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starrynight123 · 23/07/2014 09:22

Maybe the spanx for pregnancy? But that could make you feel even hotter/sweatier...?

I have this problem too and yesterday i tried putting a bit of anti-perspirant deodorant on my inner thighs and it seemed to work, but I only went down to the local shop and back again.

I’ll be watching this thread to see what other people come up with!

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TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle · 23/07/2014 09:25

These always come up on the sweaty thighs threads... Bandelettes but I've not tried them myself... Yet....

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ClearlyMoo · 23/07/2014 09:26

A pair of cropped maternity leggings would look ok under dresses.

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upupupandaway · 23/07/2014 09:26

Short cotton leggings are a popular choice.

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flipflopsonfifthavenue · 23/07/2014 09:27

is Bodyglide the stuff runners put on their nipples to stop them bleeding...?! Will give it a go.

I have some pregancy spanx which I bought for a wedding (and almost melted in) and I have some regular spanx that at 3am this morning I though I could chop the over-the-hips bit off and just keep the shorts bit....

Then I thought I could butcher a pair of tights...

But the idea of wearing any lycra in this weather makes me want to weep!!

why oh why didn't I lose some of the first baby fat before I got all this second baby fat :((

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ToAvoidConversation · 23/07/2014 09:28

Cotton leggings cut to a length that won't be seen under your skirt

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Noodledoodledoo · 23/07/2014 09:42

I found maternity three quarter length leggings on ebay. Loads of colours and only 3.50 a pair. Been a life saver for me.

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starrynight123 · 23/07/2014 09:44

cutting off the lower legs of tights doesn’t work - I tried this and the bits of the legs that were left just rolled up and were uncomfortable.

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PeppermintInfusion · 23/07/2014 09:49

I've seen culotte type petticoats on eBay that would prob do the job as they'd be looser than leggings/spanx but you'd have material between your legs

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WiggleGinger · 23/07/2014 09:55

Search evans comfort shorts. They are thinner than leggins & come to just above the knee. No more sweaty thighs / crotch

I have a few pairs that I wear in summer but this summer I'm 34 weeks preg & can't be without them!

Also lanacane anti chaffing gel is good too!

Hope that helps

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thecuntureshow · 23/07/2014 10:01

Second Wiggle's suggestion. Life changing.

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ToniWol · 23/07/2014 10:08

I'm doing the cut off tights. I've found if you cut off just above the knee they don't roll up as much (although this could just be my thighs, as I did this with normal tights before I was pregnant). Is handy cause of the bump support as well.

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ElephantsNeverForgive · 23/07/2014 10:14

Sloggi long legs are brilliant, but they only go up to a not terribly big 16, so they may not fit all the way through PG

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PresidentSpreadable · 23/07/2014 10:24

Bodyglide is great, totally sorts out my chub rub.

I saw a fairly large woman yesterday in a lovely knee length summer dress that was riding up at the back, displaying her pretty unlovely white cycling short style undergarments. It didn't look great and two bitchy twenty somethings walking in front of me were killing themselves laughing at her. I wanted to share the magic of Bodyglide with her.

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Lalalax3 · 23/07/2014 12:47

Primark leggings are £3, they're soft and they wash up really nicely!

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bauhausfan · 23/07/2014 12:57

I got 2 pairs of 3/4 length leggings from Next (I have massive thighs that have always met in the middle from aged 10) £8 a pair. They currently have them online. I am only 5'1 and they come to just over the knee/ top of calf.

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Tantrictantrum · 23/07/2014 18:06

Evans comfort shorts
Or
Sloggi long leg knickers

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Tantrictantrum · 23/07/2014 18:07

Sloggies go up to size 24 on eBay

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frannie2013 · 23/07/2014 19:20

i've 'borrowed' OH's underpants :-/ he doesn't know but they are the 'shorts' style and so go down enough to stop the rubbing but are not so heavy that they just make me hotter... the waist goes under the bump!
HTH

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funchum8am · 23/07/2014 19:29

Pettipants! I couldn't wear dresses at all (pg or not, am size 16) in hot weather before I discovered them via a mn thread. I am now pg with dc2 and wear nothing else but dresses in this heat.

It is true you have to be sure your dress won't ride up and show them though (actually I don't care if people do snigger personally - better than melting! But many would feel sensitive so buy the shortest ones and on the knee or maxi dresses).

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RetroHippy · 23/07/2014 22:18

I was going to start this thread myself, so thank you! Size 12 with chunky chunky thighs and a skin tag/mole that rubs and gets really sore... Now pg and hating waistbands so shorts are out but can't walk anywhere in dresses.

Off to google some of the suggestions on this thread.

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ToAvoidConversation · 23/07/2014 23:00

I buy my leggings in a bigger size so they pull right up. Feels fantastic because the waistband then sits high up over my waist and doesn't interfere with the line of any of my dresses.

Looks incredibly unattractive though! Wink Before I put a dress on!

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BigBoobiedBertha · 23/07/2014 23:09

Antiperspirant on the part where your thighs rub works a treat. Spray is better as it is lighter and dries instantly - you don't have to sit or stand with you legs akimbo waiting for it to dry because if you don't let it dry it won't work. Cheaper and more comfortable than big pants or leggings.

Sudacrem works well to repair the damage if you forget the antiperspirant.

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FTMK · 23/07/2014 23:11

Lanucane does the job and prevents chafing!

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