Comments on: Review: Men’s Authorized Pattern DriLux Boxers

By: MDS

MDS — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:30:15 +0000

livingingermany-Thanks for the clarification. I knew the ones I had were a few years old and I think I was told that sytle was no longer available but didn’t realize all Swiss production had stopped. I sort of figured, since the 50% price cut 4 or 5 years agao, that affordability overuled quality or comfort. With the number of temples in Third World nations the emphasis is on making them affordable worldwide. Unfortunately we don’t all live in Third World countries and wear mumu style dresses or other cultural styles. Some of us actually live and dress in the 21st century, wear bras, etc.

As far as cost, each piece is less than $3 so that was a big difference between US made and Swiss made but that’s true of anything made in Europe.

By: livingingermany

livingingermany — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:45:15 +0000

um… to clarify things about the Swiss garments… they were available until 2002 or 2003 and then production was stopped. As far as I can tell, the reason was that they wanted to have one uniform garment that was affordable for all (not that the Swiss garments were that expensive – under 20 euros for a set).

By: janeannechovy

janeannechovy — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:29:18 +0000

I’m one of those all-cotton chemise wearers, Jessawhy. I wear them over my bra when I’m going to be wearing a low-cut top, and the neck does show. There is no lace–it has a simply bound edge that is similar to the widely-available shelf-bra camis that women frequently wear under low-cut tops. One of my low-cut tops also has big armholes and slits at the top of the sleeve, so more of the top shows there. The bottom and sleeve hems are not bound, just simply serged. I don’t think they’re finished-looking enough to let really, intentionally show for the layered look, but for incidental view totally acceptable.

I’m also 8 months pregnant and still wearing non-maternity garments. The Carinessa bottoms are super-high-waisted (as I mentioned above) and stretchy, so no problem there. Last time I checked the maternity bottoms were only available in cotton-poly, which doesn’t work well under clothing imo. When I’m not wearing the all-cotton chemise top, I wear regular all-cotton round-neck tops (bra on top to keep everything in place), which are less stretchy than would be optimal for going over my belly (I think the cotton-poly round-necks would work just fine).

By: jessawhy

jessawhy — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:07:51 +0000

Wow, I’ve never heard these things! I can’t get over the idea that I can wear my bra under my garments! (of course, it would probably be uncomfortable at this point, and by wearing it on the outside, I wash my bra less frequently)
But what I really can’t believe is that women wear the chemise top like a Shade shirt, for layering. Is this true? Do you let the hem stick out, and maybe see part of the neckline, or even sleeve? I’m really curious here. If you’re doing this, I need more details. Also, my chemise tops have lace on the neck, are there new ones that don’t? Hmm, as far as maternity and nursing tops, I thought it was just a suggestion, not a mandate. I’ve worn my regular garments (however ill-fitting they may be) through my whole pregnancy and nursing (I pull my shirt up and the garment down and use a front clasp bra). It’s funny b/c right now I”m 8 mths pregnant and my husband laughs at the bottom half of my belly sticking out of my garments. I’d never thought about buying new ones for just a few weeks or months. hmm
hillarious thread, btw. I’d really like to see us import some of these Swiss garments. And how do markings on garments end up in weird places? Aren’t there quality controls for that sort of thing?
Lastly, my husband dislikes wearing shorts, even in hot AZ summers, b/c his garments always stick out the bottomw. He’s looking for European style mens’ capris. Anyone know where to get those in the US? We’ve looked everywhere. People where them all over, but stores don’t sell them. It’s a mystery. . .

By: Jamie Trwth

Jamie Trwth — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:27:04 +0000

I will give my comments on this subject next Saturday or Sunday. At that time I will be an Endowed Member of the Church. Look for a first time garment wearers review on these exact Boxer Shorts then.

Jamie Trwth (;

By: MDS

MDS — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:41:52 +0000

Sarah,

The Swiss garments I have came either from the Frankfurt or The Hague temples. I would think either of those–and maybe others–would be supplied by Swiss made g’s. I would try to call the temple/distribution you’re closeset to and ask.

By: CAW

CAW — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:08:15 +0000

When I was going through the temple with my daughter before her marriage, the temple matron was very sweet in her garment instruction talk and said that “some people say that the garment should never touch the floor, but we know that that’s just not really practical.” She said we should treat it with respect, but it was expected that it would at times be on the floor.

By: sarah

sarah — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:36:20 +0000

So, is traveling to Switzerland the only way to get the good g´s? Im in Europe and wouldn´t mind investing in the trip if that were the case!! Please let me know!

By: Costanza

Costanza — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:30:00 +0000

Natalie,
You could also get one-piece garments that are a size or two too big and try that. It would be, uh, pajama-like.

By: Steve Evans

Steve Evans — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:03:55 +0000

Natalie, why not buy a pair of men’s garments and use those?