Underwear Drawer Makeover for Dad (or for you!)

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When is the last time your Dad (or your honey) had an underwear drawer makeover? or you for that matter? Does he have a drawer full of un-mentionables that are just plain .... well un-mentionable?

I recently received the opportunity to make over my underwear drawer and just had to share the results with all of you! A Big Box o' Love arrived and there is much to share!

I'm happy to say that I've been a long time user of Jockey underwear. Yes, Ladies, there is such a thing as Jockey for HER. It's not just for the boys! I was introduced to Jockey at JCPenney YEARS ago, I saw some women practically slugging it out by the underwear display which piqued my curiosity.  I thought 'What underwear was worth fighting about?' I noticed an older woman already on the checkout line who seemed approachable, with tons of the jockey for her in the same style called the 'elance' style in her arms in a bunch of different colors and I asked her about them, and she RAVED about Jockey, about how comfortable and durable they are, and we also discussed the whole 'wedgie - do they, or don't they?' thing, she said they don't. Between her candid testimonial and the brawl  I witnessed at the display, I was SOLD! So I made my way to the display and staked my claim. This was just about TEN years ago and I've been using them FAITHFULLY ever since! I find them to be the most durable, comfortable and 'non-wedgie' inducing underwear out there. Don't you hate underwear that mysteriously come out the wash with rips and tears?

Aside from wedgies, the second most annoying thing that underwear can do is give us unsightly panty lines under certain favorite outfits. And one of the things I tried was the No Panty Line Promise®Tactel®Hip Brief! The brief offers a unique leg treatment and special leg binding eliminate panty lines for a smooth, flattering look with any outfit. The special blend of Tactel Nylon and Lycra spandex offers a silky feel with the advantages of stretch. The comfy waistband sits approximately 2" below the waist. You are going to love these, no taglines, or pantylines and the material is heavenly!

Now I already told you that the Jockey for Her 'Elance' Style is one of my favorites, but no more. Now it's the newly designed 'Jockey®Elance®Supersoft Brief'', my favorite, now more 'super' soft! (I also love that the elance style sits at the natural waist, not all of us like 'low-rider' style pants/jeans.)

There were quite a few pleasant surprises from Jockey and among them the activewear! I've been mentioning for awhile now that I want to increase my activity level and embrace a healthier lifestyle, well now, I have the perfect activewear to make these changes in.

Don't you love this color? It's called South China Sea, and it's all just as comfortable as it looks! I get compliments every time I wear it! I find myself reaching for the matching high neck tank and bootleg pant each work-out!

Aside from having no idea they had such amazing yoga/workout/active-wear, I also had no idea that Jockey made hosiery. And they run in very generous sizes! Any hosiery that can survive my dangerous, jagged, 'edward scissorhand' nails is tops in my book!

And yes, I do remember how we started, it was with DAD, one my favorite Jockey for HIM items is the '5 Star V-neck T-shirt'. I do love stealing these to sleep in! But if you are giving these as one of his gifts, resist the urge to nabe one for yourself.

Some new jockey for him styles that he would appreciate are: the Sport Performance Athletic Midway (they are popular with law enforcement officers as well as fitness buffs), it also has a matching Muscle T, new bermuda & surf swim short styles, and I am also hearing good things about the 'GO Stretch Classic Trunk', particularly that they don't ride up. Guys hate wedgies too you know! So whether he's sporty, conservative, or a fitness enthusiast, there is a Jockey style for him! (and don't forget they have sleepwear!)

And while you're there, Buy a Bear!

Jockey Being Family®

I love companies that give back. My goal is to feature as many as I can here. And there is no better feeling than knowing a company that you enjoy shopping with, CARES!

Support newly adoptive families with the purchase of our Jockey Being Family® Bear. This lovable, cuddly bear is a heart warming gift and will bring a smile to any child’s face. For each bear sold, Jockey will donate $3 to the Debra Steigerwaldt Waller Foundation for Adoption to charities supporting adoption. Approximate size: 11″ x 5″.

There are more than 118,000 children in the United States public foster care system awaiting adoption. We hope these children will soon know the comforts of a loving family and when they do, Jockey Being Family will be there to help these new families receive the support and resources they need to keep them strong and help them remain a “Forever Family.” Your support raises awareness for a worthy cause and provides a guiding hand for those families who open their hearts and their homes to some very special children.

The mission of Jockey Being Family® is to raise awareness and provide assistance for families in need of post-adoption services. Through partnerships with local and national nonprofit organizations, Jockey® provides funding, employee volunteers and in-kind donations to help build and support “forever families.”

The Underwear Keychain!

In 2009, Jockey celebrated their 75th Anniversary of the men’s brief. Join in on the fun with the mini brief key chain. This 100% cotton accessory comes in bold colors with white contrast piping, y-front® fly design and signature Jockey® logo waistband. Grab one for you and all your friends for only $4!

Jockey has a giveaway of its own you should DEFINITELY check out, enter to win a Classic Ford Mustang or one of 1,100 other prizes, (ends July 31), enter HERE.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Jockey would like to provide one lucky winner with an underwear drawer makeover of their own! In the form of a one time use $50 Digital Gift Certificate!

Don't you just ♥ Jockey? I know I do!

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