Q: Several years ago I purchased some panties made by Playtex, called Comfort briefs. They are all-cotton and seamless -- the most comfortable I've ever worn. Any idea where I can find them again?

A: I couldn't agree with you more: Seamless and stretch are about the best things that ever happened to underwear. The bad news from my sources at Playtex is that "Comfort By Design panties were discontinued, and our stock is completely depleted. Unfortunately, at this time we do not produce any panty which is comparable in fabric or design."

The good news is that, while Playtex isn't making the underwear you're looking for, a sister brand is. Barelythere panties, first introduced by Bali, but now apparently being spun off as a freestanding brand of its own (Playtex, Bali, Hanes, Barelythere and L'Eggs all belong to Sara Lee) are seamless and include just enough Lycra to fit perfectly and feel, honestly, as if they're barely there.

They're available in mostly cotton, mostly microfiber, ribbed microfiber, microfiber lace, and an iridescent nylon. Check them out at OneHanesPlace, which discounts them.

Patricia McLaughlin is a nationally syndicated fashion columnist.
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