Here’s the thing: I have no shame. Or, at least very little.
So when some lovely people asked if I would write a post about Depend (those super-absorbent briefs that are always at the top of my hospital-bag packing list I give to moms-to-be), I knew I had two choices:
- Properly test and review the new Depend Silhouette Active Fit brief, or
- Show you how thin and underwear-like they are under my own clothes.
I went with No. 2.
I’m known to pee a little every time I laugh, cough or jump, so I’m no stranger to panty liners; but if you told me a couple of weeks ago that I could sport full-on Depend briefs under yoga pants, there’s no way I’d have believed that. Because I’m no stranger to Depend either! I always tell people that they were my saving grace for many, many weeks after giving birth. But they were bulky and awkward, and although they did the job, there’s no way I would have thrown on a pair of jeans with them.
Depend Silhouette is like a Slim Jim version. It’s shaped like a full bikini brief and pretty much just feels like you’re sporting a maxi pad. And it comes in two colours: nude and black. I had some fun putting together some everyday holiday looks and seeing if the Active Fit version could be worn for any occasion. I swear on everything I hold dear that I’ve got a pair of Depend Silhouette Active Fit underoos on under each outfit!
Now let me share some important tips about these looks:
An evening at the opera
- If you’re going to the theatre or opera, and you’re not awesome in heels when it comes to several flights of stairs, go for sparkly flats like these little Tory Burch numbers or a pair of sassy ballet flats like my beloved Tieks. (What is it with carpet on stairs, man? Mixed with heels, it’s just a deadly combination that’s better for me to avoid altogether)
- Dress shirts with long skirts are a big YES. I’m pretty sure I stole this look from Sharon Stone in the ’90s — but she was on to something. It looks effortless because it is
The ugly Christmas sweater party
- Just because the invitation suggests your sweater must be ugly, doesn’t mean you have to obey. Keep it cute by nabbing a festive cashmere sweater that fits you like a glove and pairing it with skinny jeans that make you actually feel skinny
- If there will be ample opportunity to sit down, make an entrance with a pair of nude platform heels, which will help make it look like your legs go on for days
- Although I’m normally light on accessories at the best of times, I’d probably totally forego accessories if you’ve got a reindeer on your boobs. That’s enough, really
Lunching with the girls
- If you’re going to sit, eat and gab for hours with your girlfriends, you need the gift of Lycra. Leggings are the perfect choice, and while I don’t subscribe to the idea that you have to be a skinny mini to wear them, I do believe that you should cover the junk in your fine trunk. Sweater, cardigan or tunic — your choice
- Add some edge with a killer studded cuff and sky-high booties, and don’t be afraid of a little leopard now and then
Yoga
- You’ll want to ensure you’re wearing the correct Depend Silhouette Active Fit brief size before you put on a pair of body-hugging yoga pants. I was surprised that the size that fit me best was the S/M;the L/XL was far too roomy. (I wear a size 10 in most brands, if that helps.) But the good news? When you wear the right size, you can slip on a pair of the tightest yoga pants you own and feel confident knowing they don’t give any more VPL than ordinary underwear
- Select yoga pants that have a slightly higher rise; even though these Depend undies are quite low-rise, they aren’t hip-huggers
If you’re still golden using something like Poise Pads at this point in your life, great. But if you need a bit more protection, it’s safe to say that you no longer have to worry about sacrificing your fierce fashion sense to get it. So let your inner fashionista go crazy.
DISCLAIMER: I was compensated for this post, but the concept for it, styling, clothes, accessories and opinions are forever mine.
Jody D says
Love the outfits and, yes, they are discreet!
Jody D says
Love the outfits and, yes, they are discreet!
lynne m says
I’m happy to see they’ve invented such a discreet product!
lynne m says
I’m happy to see they’ve invented such a discreet product!
Candace says
Wow, I’m impressed. I can’t tell you’re wearing them at all.
Candace says
Wow, I’m impressed. I can’t tell you’re wearing them at all.
Elizabeth Vlug says
I was surprised to hear you say that you can wear them with yoga pants and still be discreet. That is good news. And thanks for the tip on sizing, it would make all the difference.
Elizabeth Vlug says
I was surprised to hear you say that you can wear them with yoga pants and still be discreet. That is good news. And thanks for the tip on sizing, it would make all the difference.
gayle bellemare says
Wow, you would never know that you were wearing depends under any of these outfits, I love the looks!
gayle bellemare says
Wow, you would never know that you were wearing depends under any of these outfits, I love the looks!
jane kramer says
wow , i cant believe how well they hide under clothing , you cant tell at all that youre wearing them .
jane kramer says
wow , i cant believe how well they hide under clothing , you cant tell at all that youre wearing them .
Yuen C says
Great post! You look lovely in all the looks!
Yuen C says
Great post! You look lovely in all the looks!
kayla93kayla says
You can’t tell that you are wearing Depends. You look great! I’m glad to know that there exists a great product for us when needed!
kayla93kayla says
You can’t tell that you are wearing Depends. You look great! I’m glad to know that there exists a great product for us when needed!
Melinda Jana (@Sukki24) says
work it!! you look awesome, can’t even tell you have them on
Mommy Gearest says
Thanks, girl!
Melinda Jana (@Sukki24) says
work it!! you look awesome, can’t even tell you have them on
Mommy Gearest says
Thanks, girl!
Autumn R says
Great Post! Thank you for your humorous perspective on this subject…I never knew wearing Depends could be so much fun! 😀
Mommy Gearest says
No need to stop living life, having fun and wearing cute clothes just because you pee a little every once in a while!
Autumn R says
Great Post! Thank you for your humorous perspective on this subject…I never knew wearing Depends could be so much fun! 😀
Mommy Gearest says
No need to stop living life, having fun and wearing cute clothes just because you pee a little every once in a while!
Sarah says
Absolute stunner. Love love love love love you.
Mommy Gearest says
LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU! xoxo
Sarah says
Absolute stunner. Love love love love love you.
Mommy Gearest says
LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU! xoxo
Angela Mitchell says
It’s nice to know there are such great options out there. Poise is enough for me but I know people who have worn Depend products not only after having a baby but also after surgery.
Angela Mitchell says
It’s nice to know there are such great options out there. Poise is enough for me but I know people who have worn Depend products not only after having a baby but also after surgery.
aly3360 says
Love the Lunching with the girls look! It’s the one I’d be most likely to wear myself. You look comfy in all of them though!!
– Amber Lynn Young
aly3360 says
Love the Lunching with the girls look! It’s the one I’d be most likely to wear myself. You look comfy in all of them though!!
– Amber Lynn Young
silverneon2000 says
Well it looks like they worked in eveyone of your outfits, which is great. As after having children I know that my bladder has changed and when you get that feeling that you have to go you should.
Londia
silverneon2000 says
Well it looks like they worked in eveyone of your outfits, which is great. As after having children I know that my bladder has changed and when you get that feeling that you have to go you should.
Londia
Sheri says
I wouldn’t have believed you could wear them without notice, but I can’t tell at all!
Sheri says
I wouldn’t have believed you could wear them without notice, but I can’t tell at all!
Melanie Barclay says
What a great post! i delt with leakage after my 2nd child was born and it sucked!! Thanks for amazing posts!!
Melanie Barclay says
What a great post! i delt with leakage after my 2nd child was born and it sucked!! Thanks for amazing posts!!
Lena says
First, you look amazing in every single one of your looks. Second, I think I’ll have to take your reco – especially if Poise works with yoga pants!
Lena says
First, you look amazing in every single one of your looks. Second, I think I’ll have to take your reco – especially if Poise works with yoga pants!
Bailey Dexter says
Great post! We have dealt with this issues in my home and thank to bloggers & companies this is not an issues any more!
Bailey Dexter says
Great post! We have dealt with this issues in my home and thank to bloggers & companies this is not an issues any more!
nicolthepickle- Nicole Graham says
I have kids ‘nff said. But that’s cool about the Yoga pants, my tops are always really long. :p
nicolthepickle- Nicole Graham says
I have kids ‘nff said. But that’s cool about the Yoga pants, my tops are always really long. :p
Heidi C. says
Fortunately, I have not faced the problem of bladder leakage yet. My mom, however, has had longstanding issues with it as she had an early hysterectomy. She highly recommends Depend products and I know which brand to turn to if this becomes an issue for me.
Heidi C. says
Fortunately, I have not faced the problem of bladder leakage yet. My mom, however, has had longstanding issues with it as she had an early hysterectomy. She highly recommends Depend products and I know which brand to turn to if this becomes an issue for me.
Joseph Dawe says
Great holidays looks!
Joseph Dawe says
Great holidays looks!
Kam says
Thanks for this review! Pics look awesome!!!
Kam says
Thanks for this review! Pics look awesome!!!
tina says
great ill be thinking of getting depend briefs for my yoga outfit now
tina says
great ill be thinking of getting depend briefs for my yoga outfit now
kristen visser says
wow ok this is something i definitely NEED!! ever since having my two girls, a little cough, sneeze, laugh has me feeling a little wet and uncomfortable but i have never done anything about it to help that situation. its nice to know there is something that would help prevent leaks and most important not be shown to others that i am wearing something!
kristen visser says
wow ok this is something i definitely NEED!! ever since having my two girls, a little cough, sneeze, laugh has me feeling a little wet and uncomfortable but i have never done anything about it to help that situation. its nice to know there is something that would help prevent leaks and most important not be shown to others that i am wearing something!
Heidi M says
Who would have thought that these products would also be SO carefree and DEPENDable all at the same time. All pics look great and its our little secret.
Women’s products sure have come a long way and thank goodness.
Heidi M says
Who would have thought that these products would also be SO carefree and DEPENDable all at the same time. All pics look great and its our little secret.
Women’s products sure have come a long way and thank goodness.
Lushka Smith says
Love all the looks and who can tell that Depends were involved. 🙂
Lushka Smith says
Love all the looks and who can tell that Depends were involved. 🙂
Toby says
Gorgeous! Just goes to show you nothing should get in your way of having fun!
Mommy Gearest says
EXACTLY!
Toby says
Gorgeous! Just goes to show you nothing should get in your way of having fun!
Mommy Gearest says
EXACTLY!
Pam says
I need to try some of these products, I find the older I get the more trouble I seem to have.
Mommy Gearest says
Well, I’m only 40 and I just coughed and basically peed my PJs, so…
Pam says
I need to try some of these products, I find the older I get the more trouble I seem to have.
Mommy Gearest says
Well, I’m only 40 and I just coughed and basically peed my PJs, so…
ManitobaPearl (@ManitobaPearl) says
Thank you for sharing all the options with us. This is a challenge facing many of us and it good to know that we are not alone and that there is a solution.
ManitobaPearl (@ManitobaPearl) says
Thank you for sharing all the options with us. This is a challenge facing many of us and it good to know that we are not alone and that there is a solution.
sassymodernmom says
You look fabulous in every single picture (and I need to track down an ugly sweater like that one)! PS After 2 BIG babies, life and sneezing are never the same. Never
sassymodernmom says
You look fabulous in every single picture (and I need to track down an ugly sweater like that one)! PS After 2 BIG babies, life and sneezing are never the same. Never
edmontonjb says
That’s really amazing that you’re wearing Depends in these photos. You can’t tell at all! It’s great to know there are great options nowadays in protection.
Jonnie
edmontonjb says
That’s really amazing that you’re wearing Depends in these photos. You can’t tell at all! It’s great to know there are great options nowadays in protection.
Jonnie
Juliee Fitze says
This would be great for those times I have to travel.
Juliee Fitze says
This would be great for those times I have to travel.
nanasharron says
I don’t know where the time has gone…I swear I was just in my early 20’s and occasional bladder leaks were far far away but here I am 56 and wondering what cough, sneeze or laugh will bring me to my knees! I take comfort in knowing there are products like Depends Silhouette out there to keep me dry and on the move! I love your Ugly Christmas Sweater Party picture. It’s adorable! Many thanks and good luck everyone!
nanasharron says
I don’t know where the time has gone…I swear I was just in my early 20’s and occasional bladder leaks were far far away but here I am 56 and wondering what cough, sneeze or laugh will bring me to my knees! I take comfort in knowing there are products like Depends Silhouette out there to keep me dry and on the move! I love your Ugly Christmas Sweater Party picture. It’s adorable! Many thanks and good luck everyone!
Linda L says
Great pictures and thanks for the review……the older we get the more we may need to use these!
Linda L says
Great pictures and thanks for the review……the older we get the more we may need to use these!
Catharine says
Fun photos. Kudos to you for promoting this issue.
Catharine says
Fun photos. Kudos to you for promoting this issue.
JodiMitro says
Great pics! I love that we can still look cute when encountering an occasional leak!
JodiMitro says
Great pics! I love that we can still look cute when encountering an occasional leak!
Jaime Damak says
You look amazing… like wow. What is the backdrop in your pics ?
Mommy Gearest says
Thanks! The backdrop is a new muslin sheet that I got with my at-home photo studio I just bought…but I was lazy and didn’t iron/steam it so there were all these creases. So what you see there is some really messy Photoshopping to blur the creases. LOL!
Jaime Damak says
You look amazing… like wow. What is the backdrop in your pics ?
Mommy Gearest says
Thanks! The backdrop is a new muslin sheet that I got with my at-home photo studio I just bought…but I was lazy and didn’t iron/steam it so there were all these creases. So what you see there is some really messy Photoshopping to blur the creases. LOL!
seham m says
this is an awesome product line! , must purchase, doesn’t look noticeable in the outfits
seham m says
this is an awesome product line! , must purchase, doesn’t look noticeable in the outfits
Treen Goodwin says
Wow so awesome you can’t even tell your wearing one … that’s so amazing that’s for sharing a great review
Treen Goodwin says
Wow so awesome you can’t even tell your wearing one … that’s so amazing that’s for sharing a great review
Carole Dube says
Amazing! We can’t tell you are wearing depend even in yoga pants!
Carole Dube says
Amazing! We can’t tell you are wearing depend even in yoga pants!
homewithaneta says
Seriously my biggest fear os getting s cold in the winter. Sneezing and coughing are the scariest things right now :/ like that these are discreet because at 30 I dont exactly want ppl know I’m using depends. Beautiful as always
homewithaneta says
Seriously my biggest fear os getting s cold in the winter. Sneezing and coughing are the scariest things right now :/ like that these are discreet because at 30 I dont exactly want ppl know I’m using depends. Beautiful as always
Harvinderks (@Harvinderks) says
I love how things like this can give you so much confidence.
Harvinderks (@Harvinderks) says
I love how things like this can give you so much confidence.
Julia Gabriel says
I’m still golden, but I wouldn’t be ashamed if I had to wear these. They sure have gotten less bulky.
Julia Gabriel says
I’m still golden, but I wouldn’t be ashamed if I had to wear these. They sure have gotten less bulky.
Karla Sceviour says
seriously,that is awesome,nobody would ever know you were wearing those under your clothes!!
Karla Sceviour says
seriously,that is awesome,nobody would ever know you were wearing those under your clothes!!
Bree says
Something you can’t see through yoga pants? That is amazing!
Bree says
Something you can’t see through yoga pants? That is amazing!
Suzie M says
It is surprising that you can’t tell at all even in yoga pants, thanks for showing us
Suzie M says
It is surprising that you can’t tell at all even in yoga pants, thanks for showing us
Brandee H says
It is amazing how such a simple thing (like thinness) can help encourage women to get out and active and to not be fearful!
Mommy Gearest says
I know that if I needed more protection than just a panty liner at times, I would be concerned that I couldn’t keep doing the things I love to do and wearing the things I love to wear.
Brandee H says
It is amazing how such a simple thing (like thinness) can help encourage women to get out and active and to not be fearful!
Mommy Gearest says
I know that if I needed more protection than just a panty liner at times, I would be concerned that I couldn’t keep doing the things I love to do and wearing the things I love to wear.
Andrea D says
That’s amazing that you can’t see them through your yoga pants!! I recently had a baby so these would be perfect for me!
Mommy Gearest says
So perfect!
Andrea D says
That’s amazing that you can’t see them through your yoga pants!! I recently had a baby so these would be perfect for me!
Mommy Gearest says
So perfect!
Judy Cowan says
Thanks for the post, it is great that you can now wear these for protection if needed and not have to worry about them showing.
Judy Cowan says
Thanks for the post, it is great that you can now wear these for protection if needed and not have to worry about them showing.
jay nelson says
To sneeze or not to sneeze.
To sneeze in Jeggings or to sneeze in yoga pants?? – now that is the better question!
It is great to see these developments for leaks – because leaks are just a part of life.
Mommy Gearest says
Ha! Amen to that.
jay nelson says
To sneeze or not to sneeze.
To sneeze in Jeggings or to sneeze in yoga pants?? – now that is the better question!
It is great to see these developments for leaks – because leaks are just a part of life.
Mommy Gearest says
Ha! Amen to that.
Maria says
That is awesome, I can’t believe you are wearing them under your yoga pants ! Awesome
Mommy Gearest says
Right?!
Maria says
That is awesome, I can’t believe you are wearing them under your yoga pants ! Awesome
Mommy Gearest says
Right?!
Cheryl says
Wow I can’t believe you’re wearing them under yoga pants! The look great! Can’t even tell
Mommy Gearest says
It was so astonishing to me how underwear-like they were when I first tried them on that I knew this was the kind of post that needed to be written about them!
Cheryl says
Wow I can’t believe you’re wearing them under yoga pants! The look great! Can’t even tell
Mommy Gearest says
It was so astonishing to me how underwear-like they were when I first tried them on that I knew this was the kind of post that needed to be written about them!
Rachel says
You are adorable, your personality really comes through in every photo.Love the new studio lighting. Rock those depends!
Mommy Gearest says
Thank you so much!
Rachel says
You are adorable, your personality really comes through in every photo.Love the new studio lighting. Rock those depends!
Mommy Gearest says
Thank you so much!
Lindsay T says
You look awesome! I’m very impressed that you could wear them under yoga pants! Definitely different from the ones I wore after my water broke!
Mommy Gearest says
Yes – they’re COMPLETELY different from those. I wore those too after giving birth both times and no chance they would fit under yoga pants or skinny jeans. LOL
Lindsay T says
You look awesome! I’m very impressed that you could wear them under yoga pants! Definitely different from the ones I wore after my water broke!
Mommy Gearest says
Yes – they’re COMPLETELY different from those. I wore those too after giving birth both times and no chance they would fit under yoga pants or skinny jeans. LOL
koalateagirl says
You’re seriously wearing depend under all of those? WOW. (Also.. you look adorable in every single outfit… I’m seriously jealous)
Mommy Gearest says
I SERIOUSLY AM! If I wasn’t already gaining holiday weight, I probably would have taken a pic of me in them by themselves!!
koalateagirl says
You’re seriously wearing depend under all of those? WOW. (Also.. you look adorable in every single outfit… I’m seriously jealous)
Mommy Gearest says
I SERIOUSLY AM! If I wasn’t already gaining holiday weight, I probably would have taken a pic of me in them by themselves!!
Courtney says
Thanks for this blog! Since having my daughter I’ve thought about trying these as I’m no stranger to the occasional leaks.
Mommy Gearest says
For really light leakage, I’d suggest the Poise Pads because they’re SUPER thin and just fit into your own undies. However, if you need more moderate protection, it’s nice that Depend offers something where you can still wear cute clothes.
Courtney says
Thanks for this blog! Since having my daughter I’ve thought about trying these as I’m no stranger to the occasional leaks.
Mommy Gearest says
For really light leakage, I’d suggest the Poise Pads because they’re SUPER thin and just fit into your own undies. However, if you need more moderate protection, it’s nice that Depend offers something where you can still wear cute clothes.