help on the quest that is the holy grail of maternity jeans that don't fall down....

[carrieHD9]

...do such jeans exist? I have tried on sooo many pairs and still no nearer finding a pair that fits. Wondering if should just give up. I'm 5 foot 5 and pre-preg was a fairly standard size 12. I've been told my bump is low- maybe why under bump ones aren't fitting well?? Has anyone found any fantastic jeans?

[bonnyweejeaniemccoll]

Oooh I had the same problem! In the last couple of months I ended up having to dump the under the bump type from Next and buy Mothercare ones with a big stretchy panel which you don't see with a longish top pulled over and are WAAAAY more comfy! I've got 3 weeks to go and am still wearing them........

[jessikart]

Nope! But if you do find a pair - let me know! Mine are far too long, make my arse look enormously flat and wide and scratch at my hips constantly, as they slide down. Hate them.

[bigmouthstrikesagain]

got some good ones from H&M yesterday - I am 13wks so small bump - the jeans fit under bump with fabric band over bump iykwim - anyway they are comfortable and I think they should take me through majority of pg.

Everywhere else maternity jeans wise have been crap - I don't like the way under bump jeans ride down and as I have two small children already I do a lot of bending over etc, and don't relish mooning every time I do so it has to be over bump but so many shops have really frumpy looking jeans (I am talking about YOU Mothercare/ Dorothy Perkins etc.)

hth

[LizSpain]

Def try over the bump jeans, not the most attractive but i've found they're more comfy & stay in place

[SmugColditz]

this workls

[sitdownpleasegeorge]

Stop going for trendy under the bump jeans and get some where the denim stops under the bump but a panel of stretchy material goes right over your bump and pretty much up to under your armpits (only kidding, not quite that far). Wear a long loose top over the jeans and no-one can see the stretchy panel.

My best ones were skinny leg ones and they ended up with frayed hems because I wasn't wearing such high heeled boots later in pregnancy and trod on the hem a lot which made them look even trendier.

Just think, dungarees used to be so popular in pregnancy before lycra strecthy panels became a solution to the problem.

[ObsidianBlackbirdMcNight]

I have ordered some big over bump ones from next, found under bump ones to be useless! I have a pair of black stretchy over bump trews from peacocks that are sooo comfy and rarely fall down!

[vicky11]

Arn't they just terrible? my pregnancy has been spent taking mat jeans back to the shop and having a strop with whoever has served me! (like they care!)
The only jeans that i found and I've worn through my 1st and 2nd pregnancy which were comfy and didn't fall down were 'seven for all mankind' mat jeans. I bought mine in America cheap but Selfridges do sell them now here. Although they are expensive but I suppose worth it if you live in them through two pregnancies!!!!

[Libra1975]

Gap have started doing maternity jeans and I fine their over the bump ones stay put quite well and are awesomely comfortable.

[PearTart]

After extensive research into this difficult topic (30 wks PG with DC2) I have concluded like many that the only ones that really stay up are over-the-bump jeans. I'm inseperable from my mamas and papas over-bump carpenters and they are still comfy and fine when crawling around after a toddler whilst heavily pregnant. (Just imagine what the fall-down type do!!) They do some nice under bump jeans that I only wear if I'm not walking far!
I found Mothercare to be crap quality and look naff, Gap midi jeans either fall straight down or are too tight for bump in later months.
Ooer- starting to rant now but I'm a jeans girl through and through and have rejected quite a few pairs along the way.
PS loving the braces idea!

[jackamolsmum]

I just bought one of these as I have failed to find any nice maternity jeans. Am very happy with it as long as I am wearing a long enough top. Depends how far along you are tho I suppose- at the end of my last pregnancy I was lucky to fit into anything

www.amazon.co.uk/GROBAG-COMBO-BELLY-BELT-KB112/dp/B000XAD7AM/ref=pd_bbs_3?ie=UTF8&s=baby&qid=1208164&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21 803&sr=8-3

[flossish]

I found my bloomin marvellous jeans with only a small stretchy bit stayed up beautifully the whole way through - will search for link!

[flossish]

www.bloomingmarvellous.co.uk/isize_guide.aspx

the demi one.

[katyjo]

jojo maman babe , do great jeans. I just bought them at 7 months pregnant, the best selling boot cut ones £29.00.

[miffymum]

I always liked the Topshop under bump ones myself. Think they stay up better when your backside starts to expand later on. Think it is trial and error though - I had one pair that I was constantly doing the pregnancy shuffle in (ie hoiking them up). Bonus is though, I'm still wearing them several months on (although actually that's not so good cos it means I still can't get into pre-preg ones - sigh).

[walkingwomb]

i have found these ones from seraphine fabulous even though they are under the bump, however other people have disagreed. I think it depends on your body shape and how you carry.

[FYIAD]

under bump ones were always crapola on me

great big stretchy front panel ones from hennes were fabulous, even more comfy than sevens maternity

tbh I loved loved loved my hennes dungarees when pg

[misboo]

New Look "Hula" under bump jeans £12!- still slip a little bit but have subtle elastic in the pockets that does stretch (unlike topshop etc which hardly have any give) and are hugely adjustable. Am due in 3 weeks and my 2 pairs ?have lasted about 3 months!

www.newlook.co.uk/1388701/138870145/ProductDetails.aspx

[oiFoiF]

you need over the bump jeans (ones with a hideous stretchy panel) That is the only way forward

[MillGuff]

Gap overbump ones are great. I am living in them. £39, which isn't too bad.

[slinkiemalinki]

Zara ones are awesome and really cheap - £39 or £29 depending on style, very skinny or bootcut. They are low cut but have a large bump band (as sitdownplease is explaining). Sizes are a bit stingy though in the skinnies - I'd say a 12 was a L as I am usually 8-10 and take a M. But was a small in the bootcut. They are lovely denim as well.

[Creena]

I think it depends on your body shape, to be honest. having said that, I second all the assertions made so far that under the bump jeans are utterly useless. I always find over the bump jeans are more likely to stay up/stay put for longer.

I'm on my 4th pregnancy now and can say that the best maternity jeans I have ever had were from Mamas and Papas - really comfortable, flattering and wearable. I bought them during my third pregnancy and I'm wearing them again this time. They've really stood the test of time (and pregnancy) so far.