First of all, if you are shopping for yourself, congratulations. Now, learn how to properly dress for your trimester.
Cotton is a natural fiber. That is a good thing. Learn more about the benefits of cotton. Although cotton knit fabric has some stretch, you may want a bit more whiles your body is growing. Cotton that is blended with other fibers that have more stretch is a good idea.
Many retailers offer maternity pants in a variety of sizes, styles & fabrics. Shop petite, regular & tall maternity pants in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and fabrications.
When thinking maternity clothing, you want to consider comfort and support.
When it comes to pants, belly support is a consideration. Proper maternity pants such as jeans, leggings, and shorts are constructed with belly panels (maternity panels). It is important to find the proper pair to ensure you find the best fit to flatter your figure but "more importantly" to comfort your growing bump (and the little person growing inside).
Not all manufacturers or retailer sell the same type of trousers for pregnant women. It will be important to do your research to find the proper garment. We suggest that you consult with a maternity clothing store that specializes in maternity apparel.
Motherhood is one of the leading maternity fashion stores in the United States. Below is an example of various techniques they use to make well fitting pants for pregnant women.
1.SECRET FIT BELLY® What does secret fit belly mean? Their patented panel can be found on most of their maternity pants. Try it worn over the belly for a seamless finish or folded down to create the look of a longer undershirt. The best-selling Secret Fit Belly® grows with your body, but never loses its shape. It will rebound after birth, stretching the life of your maternity pants into early motherhood.
2.UNDERBELLY The underbelly waistband provides the comfort of a pre-pregnancy style with a no-slip fit. These types of maternity pants and jeans are perfect for the expecting woman who loves the look and feel of her non-maternity bottoms. All styles are stretchy for growing curves, but allow for a tucked in finish, so you are never sacrificing fashion for function.
3.SIDE-PANEL their side-panel maternity pants combine the stretch of the Secret Fit Belly® with the ease of the Underbelly. The panels embrace the hips to grow with your figure, but have full retention for after birth. The waistline falls under the bump, giving the look and feel of pre-pregnancy pants.
- The above three descriptions are from the Motherhood website in 2018. Please consult with them regarding their most current product. Above is simply an example of the type of features to look for when shopping.
Several retailers offer a range of maternity pants that look stylish and feel 'comfy' for expectant moms. Real waist maternity pants offer the same great style of your regular trousers, while the low rise and roll panel pants offer enough flexibility and support for the whole nine months. The soft, stretchy knit full panel provides even more coverage and support for the last five months of your pregnancy. Maternity pants have versatile styles for the modern mom-to-be, including dressy wear-to-work knit trousers, perfect for a day at the office. You'll find comfy, casual cargos and twill pants for everyday errands along with soft, stretchy yoga pants for working out. You'll always look and feel fabulous in maternity pants if you take the time to shop at your favorite retailers. You can even find a wide assortment at retailers such as Old Navy, Kohls, etc.
Maternity Leggings - belly panel leggings are a versatile basic that keeps you comfortable during pregnancy and postpartum.
Maternity Jeans - Belly panel jeans provide comfortable support both for growing bumps and your postpartum body.
Drawstrings allow room to expand. Learn about regular cotton drawstring pants in addition to maternity pants.
A pregnancy must-have is a pair of maternity jeans that grow with your belly. You will find that they come in a variety of styles… skinny, tall, petite or distressed, etc. You will find a retailer that has your pair waiting!
Maternity clothing is worn by women in some cultures as an adaptation to changes in body size during pregnancy. Pregnancy, also known as gestation, is the time during which one or more offspring develops inside a woman. During pregnancy, the body is creating double the amount of blood and women often complain of being hot. Lightweight, stretchy comfortable materials that can be layered appear to be popular choices among pregnant women.
For pants, the waistband is usually a thick layer of stretchy material that can be hidden by a shirt to give the pants a normal look.
Apparel Search is a leading guide to fashion, style, clothing, glam and all things relevant to apparel. We hope that you find this Women's Cotton Maternity Pants page to be helpful.
What ever you are wearing, is in fashion.
Women's Cotton Maternity Shirts
Women's Cotton Maternity T-shirts
If you want to be even more stylish, you should wear your favorite cotton maternity pants.
Maternity pant tips:
Are you hesitant to buy new pants because you are strapped for money? You can possibly stretch your wardrobe with a Belly Band which are stretch bands that you can place at the top of your jeans, over the waistband that will no longer button or zip. The band will keep your pants up, and no one will know they're unbuttoned. In a pinch, you can also use a rubber band looped over the button and through the buttonhole to do the same thing, minus the smoothing effect of the band. We suggest you purchase actual maternity pants but figured you should know about the above options as well.
Note: knit fabric has more stretch than woven fabric.
Learn about additional types of pants in our clothing industry terminology section.
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