Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

According to other product reviews, many people have had problems ordering the correct size of these Hanes cotton panties. After doing some comparison research, I discovered that the reason for the problems is the sizing chart beside this product on amazon.com is totally inaccurate. I wear a (U.S.) size 16 or XL in slacks, tops and most clothing; the sizing chart gives the size for my hips' measurement as a Size 8 in the Hanes cotton panties. I have been wearing size 10 Hanes cotton panties for several years and after reading all of the comments re: the fit being too small, I disregarded the sizing chart and ordered my usual Size 10 in these cotton, non-stretch panties. When they arrived, I washed them in hot water and dried them on regular setting (i.e. hot). After being machine washed and dried, the new size 10 Hanes cotton panties fit me perfectly. There was no shrinkage compared to a pair that had not been washed yet and the Hanes size 10 was the exact same size as the National cotton panties size 8 and the Hanes size 10 that I had been wearing for several years. Based on my experience I recommend that you order two sizes larger than what the sizing chart lists for your hip measurements. (Note: The fit at the waist and legs opening is not tight ordering two sizes larger, so if you prefer snug panties, I suggest that you order only one size larger than the sizing chart lists for your hip measurement.) I gave the product (4) rather than (5) stars because I prefer the cotton fabric Hanes used in the past over the new "plush" fabric. I have no idea why they label this fabric as plush but the texture is different than in the past but does not feel thick or plush to me. I hope this review will help you in determining what size you should order in these Hanes cotton panties and you will have a better idea of the size differences between the Hanes and National cotton panties.