How Often Should You Actually Buy New Underwear?
As an environmentally conscious consumer, I pride myself on buying and owning items that are not only good for the planet, but are made to last whether it s Tencel dresses, upcycled pants and skirts, or shoes made from recycled plastic bottles.
But if I m being honest, this eco outlook hasn t carried over to my underwear drawer, which is jam-packed with thongs, granny panties, and cheekies from all eras of life. Some pairs I wear constantly, while others are decades old. Many are either ill-fitting, frayed, or exclusively relegated to the gym.
Looking at my eclectic assortment of underwear, I began to wonder: how often should one purchase new underwear, anyway? And just as importantly, is it considered taboo to wear undies past a certain date? Though a recent viral TikTok recommended replacing your underwear every six to nine months, that seems untenable.