Fruit of the Loom Plus Size Fit for Me Briefs Review: The Budget Everyday Underwear, Actually Good

Fruit of the Loom is one of those brands everyone's worn at some point and few people talk about, because it's the definition of "utility underwear" — cheap, functional, and about as glamorous as a beige wall. Their Plus Size Fit for Me briefs are exactly that, and if you go in expecting lingerie you'll be disappointed. But if you go in wanting comfortable, durable everyday underwear that costs almost nothing, they're quietly excellent.

The fit is the highlight. These are designed for plus-size bodies, with a wider cut, a higher rise, and a waistband that doesn't roll or cut in. The cotton is soft and breathable, which matters more the more you wear them, and the full coverage is genuinely full without feeling like you're wearing a parachute. For all-day comfort, they're hard to fault.

The downsides are the ones you'd predict: they're not pretty, the colors are firmly in the practical camp, and they run a little large, so size down if you're between. The elastic is decent but not premium, and after many washes the cotton will start to show its age — though at this price, replacing them is painless.

Comfortable cotton and a waistband that stays put.

For a drawer-stuffer — the underwear you buy in a pack and wear on ordinary days — these are genuinely good. They won't excite anyone, but they'll be comfortable, they'll last a reasonable while, and they won't make a dent in your wallet.