4th time around, you start to have an idea as to what you really need.
You know, in terms of maternity clothes.
With William I was working everyday at DKNY in NYC, and I needed to wear (okay… felt I did!) some cool, hip and totally-trendy clothes. So I tried my best to put together some fashionista outfits.
With Alexander I didn’t work. My cool, hip and trendy clothes were traded for sweatpants and cotton tees. After all, I WAS chasing around William at the time and I needed easy clothes.
With Benjamin I was working from home. I had my standard uniforms. Cozy cotton pants and soft turtleneck sweaters. They were my standards. And I got into the whole legging movement, ahhh… I loved it!
OK. With Henry. I have CRAVED jeans.
CRAVED.
Let’s face it, it’s been over 4 years since I have really been able to wear a regular pair of jeans (oh-my babies, I will see you soon!).
And I need me some denim.
But! There are some things about maternity pants that I can’t stand… which is probably why I have stayed away from them… they absolutely, positively CANNOT BE TIGHT IN THE WAIST!
I have so many pairs of jeans/pants/sweats that have way-too-tight of a waist band and they really are too uncomfortable to wear.
And then…
I found them. It was like hitting gold.
The Revolutionary Secret Fit Belly Jeans from Motherhood Maternity.
Oh-me-oh-my-oh-moo!
I love you!
I bought a pair of them 3 weeks ago for our Easter trip to Pittsburgh. I was at the point where I had NO JEANS that fit comfortably and I didn’t want to go away with just “cozy” pants.
So I tried some of the Secret Fit Belly Jeans on… and… (well, cue the music) it was amazing. They actually felt, dare I say it… cozy, soft and comfy!
The top of the jeans are seamless. How beautiful is that word? Seamless.
That means no tight waist. Nada. Nothing.
So… I did what every pregnant mama would do (please say you would!), I went out and bought another pair of jeans.
And then another.
And today… I went and bought another.
I can’t get enough of them. I have dark wash. Light wash. And capris.
They rock.
Thank you Motherhood Maternity for the Secret Belly Fit. Thank you.
I am in love. And if you have any more new styles coming out, I’m there!
- Audrey
such a great tip for nextg pregnancy.. and YES if something works.. you buy it in EVERY color!
I’m glad you found some jeans that work for you, and I agree. If it fits great, buy a couple.
I was at Kohl’s this afternoon, and it was depressing. I’m no fashion maven, but all the cute things only look good on skinny people. I am not skinny. Hey, maybe your jeans would work for me! On second thought…
That secret fit thing they’ve got is FABULOUS!!!! I don’t have jeans…. but I have a skirt and 2 pair of capris. I plan on getting back for a couple more things. Someone got smart.
Ah- I’m there! I’ve been living in the same jeans for several days now… not good!
Steph
Ummm, heading to the mall ASAP to try on!
I remember how precious it was to find a pair of maternity pants that were comfy and looked good. After my third baby, I loaned my maternity clothes to a pregnant friend but I secretly stashed away my two favorite pair of jeans “just in case” You never know if there’s going to be another baby and I didn’t want to risk not being able to find another pair of those pants.
Enjoy your jeans!
I, too, have found the Secret Fit Belly jeans to be a marvel of maternity science. Most days my bump is kinda achy, and most of my maternity pants (with narrow waistbands) are falling dow…but with the Secret Fit, my bump feels secure and non-achy, and my jeans stay up! Man, what a concept!
Audrey! I have THREE PAIRS and I wear them every single day. No joke – I wear them every single solitary day, and I have been doing so since about 20-22 weeks! I’m 34 weeks now and they’re still fitting perfectly.
What is this about capris? I may be running over to motherhood maternity immediately!
Wow. I feel so cavegirl-ish. I know nothing of this secret dream fit {{sheepishly}}. But dammit, why has no one TOLD me until now? But I can’t justify buying any more maternity with only 14 days to go… pft… .just my luck… day late, dollar short on the style.
Oh, Audrey… these designs take me back decades (am I really saying this!?) when I was pregnant with you and then Janie. One of the best (and most useful) Christmas gifts I ever received was a box of maternity pants and tops from your Dad when I was expecting you. The pants seemed enormous with that elastic tummy thing, but once I put them on… oh, mama!
Back then all of us mamas-to-be wore those seemingly giant over-the-tummy stretchable pants and attached bands (not seemless, mind you… that is innovation at its finest). I remember when you first began wearing maternity pants when you were expecting William… and I commented on how uncomfortable your jeans seemed with the band below your tummy. Then I thought to myself, “OK. Hold your tongue. These new maternity pants are not your grandma’s pants.”
Well, I guess they should have been, because look how comfortable you are now! And look how happy you are without all that constriction. Yikes!
I can only imagine how comfy little Henry is now with all that extra stretch room!
Love the jeans. Love you!
Mom – Pinks & Blues
great deal!
OMG I love them. I didn’t think they had any cool preggo clothes when I was pregnant either time.
I bought a skirt with this top! I love the I am only 16 weeks and can wear this. I don’t feel like it is going to fall down like my other maternity stuff I am not big enough for, but I am too big for my regular jeans. Love this new style!