How To Buy Maternity — Jeans

The Vibe: Ultimate security. You won’t be pulling them up every five minutes, and they provide a smooth silhouette under tight shirts.

These have small elastic triangles sewn into the side pockets.

Use the "hair tie trick" (looping a rubber band through your buttonhole) to extend the life of your pre-pregnancy jeans for a few weeks while you shop around. 4. Look for "Recoverable" Stretch

Pregnancy denim needs to be more than just soft; it needs . Look for blends that include Lycra, Elastane, or Spandex. You want the jeans to stretch out as you sit and move, but "snap back" so they don't look baggy and saggy at the knees by 3:00 PM. 5. Think About the "Fourth Trimester"