Below the belly, mid-belly, foldover, hidden band, transition, overbelly, demi-panel, full panel, ....Finding the perfect pair of Jeans doesn't have to be a mystery!
A
good pair of jeans is a staple in any wardrobe and that goes for doubly
for maternity when you want to be comfortable and are most conscious of
your figure. Luckily, there are lots of options to find the perfect
fit. We'll cover the three basic styles: low, mid/demi and full
panels. These are the most common types of bands you'll find in today's
maternity jeans. And if none of these work stay tuned for our next installment when we'll cover the less common styles.
TRANSITION JEANS One
fit you'll encounter is the below the belly or transition jeans. These
may come in various forms. Habitual makes a jean with super low front,
which hugs your rear and rides low on your belly as you expand.
There's a hidden adjustable belt inside for a secure fit. If you like
low riders these may be the ones for you. Katie Holmes & Angelina
Jolie did well in them during their pregnancies. However these'll run you $185-200 retail, unless you find them at our sale for $89!
For a less expensive alternative look for Babystyle's transition jeans
which also ride low and have a stretchable non-obvious waist. These are great for after baby too when you're not back in your pre pregnacy jeans.
DEMI-PANEL Probably the most common waist band you'll find is mid-waist/
mid-belly or demi-panel, as these seem to be comfortable for most
figures and can potentially last till the end. 7 for all mankind, Citizen,
& Paige designer brands have opted for this style as have other
less pricey brands. With this style of jean, you'll want to make sure
that the legs fit just right as there isn't too much support in the
nylon panels. The legs should fit but with room to stretch or you'll
find yourself tugging on those jeans all day. For a more secure fit you
can also look for brands that use a wider elastic on the waist such as
Paper Denim & Cloth which cover the wide elastic with a stretchable
cotton panel. These designer jeans will run you anywhere from $140 - $200+, unless you find them at our sale for $69+. For a mid-range alternative try Gap's demipanel jeans, regularly $60+, or $24-26 at our sale events.
FULL PANEL Finally
when you're getting to the end of your pregnancy you may want to look
at full panels. Yes, they look scary but believe me when you're at a
certain point you'll be grateful for the support and security you feel
with them on. For some you can probably make it without having to deal
with full panels but if you're looking for something/anything that'll
fit at the end of your pregnancy don't discount the over belly fit.
These'll probably not do for the beginning stages as you'll need a
belly to fill them in. Because most people shy away from this style
you won't find a lot of designer brands with this type of band. You'll
most likely find them in brands that have run maternity lines for a
while like Gap, R.E.B.E.L. & Levi's
YOUR BEST BET.... One of the benefits of shopping at our sale is that you'll find a variety of brands all in one place. Just as when you're shopping for non-maternity you're best bet is to try everything
on to find the best fit/style & size. Don't be afraid to try a new
style and in some cases a new size. This is key to finding the perfect
pair.
For most women, if those designer jeans fit you before
pregnancy. You'll probably do well to get a similar pair now. They may
run you as much as the regular pairs do but if you find them at our sale and/or sell them back through us you'll get a great return on your investment.
For
curvier figures we've found several brands that do the most to
flatter. Of the designer jeans Citizen jeans seem to do better than
7's, In the mid range jeans Elly B by Olian, Juliet Dream, &
Japanese Weekend work best. Elly B and Japanese Weekend use stretchy
fabric throughout the jean while Juliet Dream bottoms seems to favor
wide-leg cuts. And check out the newest addition to the denim family Mama Black Jeans.
Ready to find the perfect pair of jeans? Check out our maternity sale calendar to see when we'll be in a town near you.
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