How to Hide the Fact That You Forgot to Wear Underwear

Co-authored by Kalee Hewlett

Last Updated: July 15, 2024

Did you forget to put on your underwear? It happens to some people in a rush or who are very forgetful. Here are some suggestions for taking care of this delicate situation.

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Don't panic. Most likely nothing will happen and your lack of underwear won't be noticed by anyone because your clothes are covering your behind. You'll be just fine; the main thing is to be alert to anything that might happen if there is a gust, playing sports or getting something caught on your clothing.
- You could talk to someone in the school office, if you feel comfortable. They may have spare clean pairs of new underwear for just such a problem. If not, someone may come up with a solution, such as calling your parents, letting you go home to change or going to a local store to get you a pair, etc.
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Keep your clothing down at all times. If this means you have to hold it down, then do so. Pay attention to sudden gusts of wind, getting clothing caught on things or pranksters lifting up your skirt or dress. If you've worn shorts or trousers, be careful of any pranksters wanting to pull them down. It's probably unlikely but you never know.
- If you're wearing a skirt or dress and it gets gusty or windy outside, try to stay indoors. When you go outdoors, keep one hand holding your skirt or dress down.
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If you have your sport kit with you, you could put your shorts on and tell people that your mom had to sew them and you were forced to wear your gym kit. Or, just wear the sports shorts under your usual clothes as substitute underwear; it'll work for the day.
Forget cartwheels and handstands for the day. Avoid playing sports games that could cause you to fall over, jump or somehow reveal your behind. You may need to confide in your PE teacher as to why you need to sit out.
Don't make long clothes shorter when you're missing underwear.
If it covers your backside, this will be helpful. Another good solution is to tie your jacket or hoodie sleeves around your waist and have the jacket or hoodie hang down past your behind. This will provide added cover and probably help to keep your lower clothing in place.
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Be careful with positioning yourself during the day. Some things to consider include:
- Sit carefully during the day if you're wearing a dress or skirt. Keep your legs closed whenever sitting, or carefully cross them without revealing anything.
- Don't put one leg up on anything when standing if wearing a dress or skirt. Keep both legs firmly planted on the ground all day, apart from walking with care. Avoid running unless you've really no choice.

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What happens when someone does see that I forgot? Is it okay to let people see?

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It's all about you being comfortable showing someone, so if you are panicky be extremely careful.

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What if I am wearing a skirt or dress with absolutely nothing underneath?

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Just sit properly so no one will notice. Try to sit up straight with one leg on top of the other, and tuck the edges of the skirt under your thighs.

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How about for boys who forgot?

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Tie a sweatshirt around your pants so it will be less noticeable, if that doesn’t work, just try to get through the day the best you can without being noticed.

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When you come home from school go to your underwear drawer and throw all your underwear under your covers, so when you wake up you will be laying on a bed of pants and you'll remember to put them on!

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Keep a spare pair of pants in your bag. This will be useful for any occasions when you forget again or for accidents.

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If you didn't forget your underwear but the airline lost them for you, turn your current pair inside out and head to the nearest store to buy a new pair or two. Rotate wash these and dry overnight until you get your luggage back.

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If you are wearing a short skirt and you have to sit, keep your knees touching the whole time. Even if your ankles are spread out a little, nothing will show.
If you're in school and don't share a locker, you can keep an extra clothes bag stashed away with extra underwear.

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If the worst happens and people do see your naked backside, just act naturally and say, "Yep, forgot my undies. I won't be doing that again, it's very uncomfortable." Don't make a big deal out of it. If someone else tries to, ignore them.

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Don't tell people you forgot your underwear, not even your closest best friend!

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