I first purchased this style panty briefs 25 years ago under the brand name JMS (Just My Size). I loved the JMS panty proportions, soft cotton, thickness, quality, and wonderful stretch provided by 5-10% spandex, thus inducing "happy cheeks" (decreased creeping or "wedgies"). Of course (with all good things) they were eventually discontinued by JMS. For years, I scoured stores in search of replacements. Trials with several other brands always brought frustration, disappointment, and loss of money. Finally, the advent of modern technology allowed a long exhaustive internet search where I discovered a vendor carrying the same/similar product - now listed under the BALI name. They were very similar, felt pretty good, and were priced well, so naturally I stocked up on a good thing. Well, thank goodness I did, because as you may have guessed, finding them was impossible as they, too became obsolete. Just this year I have spent well over $100 in an effort to find cotton stretch full brief panties that fit well and were comfortable... to no avail. I spied the name BALI on AMAZON, and was thrilled to see panties offered in a full brief yielding 10% spandex stretch and available in an XXXL size. They looked just like my old style, unfortunately the price for ONE was what I had once paid for a package of three. In my trepidation, I purchased 4 pairs (2 beige/2 black) in size XXXL (my regular clothing size). I thought it unusual that the sizing/dimensions for each color differed, but nonetheless thought I'd take a chance. Upon first inspection of the panties, I thought they looked and felt a bit thin and flimsy. I WAS however pleased to see that the width/size of the crotch was nicely proportioned (adequate for adherence of a pad/liner, yet not too wide or bulky). I excitedly tried on a pair. Unfortunate for me, I found their XXXL too small and although having "squeezed" into them, I found them lacking enough stretch to allow a comfortable fit (sans laundering/shrinkage). Had they been more generously sized and/or available in a 4XL, I think I could have made them work. For this price point, I feel the fabric is rather thin - and I also feel that the sizing is "off" (akin to "Asian sizing" - small when compared to US standards). I am disappointed with this purchase.
