What's in a name? Once I wore the clothes to get my rocks off, did it evolve into a fetish, probably. It grew into more of an enjoyment of the fabric and its feel against the skin, is it still a fetish? Who cares anymore, it's a simple cheap pleasure in life which has more than its share of problems and difficulties in it.
Lacey Hew says, " Back in the day, simply putting on a pair of panties for even a few minutes was a hugely erotic experience. Now that I have my own panties, wearing them alone is just something that feels good. However I still get a kick out of dressing, it now requires a little more. So, panties have grown to more feminine underthings and outerwear. I also find that more varied experiences add to the spice. So, has the fetish lost its luster? Maybe not but it just takes more luster to get to the fetish - if that makes sense."
That about sums it up for me also, but I have learned where to draw the line, and I don't cross it.