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The Best Pregnancy Bottoms for when you have to wear pants

By Babe

Picture the scene: You’re 35 weeks pregnant, positively about to pop, and you have some sort of event to attend — a birthday celebration or perhaps a dinner party. You cast your eyes longingly toward your maternity sweats, but it’s time for the dreaded task: You have to put on a real pair of pants. 

We simply cannot allow you to suffer in uncomfortable pants. You’re working too hard on growing the cutest baby literally in history.

Keep reading for the seven pregnancy pants we absolutely can’t live without. 

For Dressier Occasions: The Tanner Pant

Some people say that when you look good, you feel good. Respectfully — no. We can (and should) have both. And here to bring that does-it-all fashion sense is The Tanner Pant. Float into your CEO’s dinner party in these loose pants in either dune or teal. Attend the latest art exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. 

But what we love most about these pants is the construction. The elastic waistband ensures these pants will meet you where you’re at, whether you’re in your first trimester or the third. 

For the Office: The Crop Flare Pant

Bring some luxury to the office space with The Crop Flare Pant. Crafted from French terry, these pants are so darling and sophisticated that people who aren’t pregnant will ask to borrow them. With a wide-belly panel, you can wear these pants through all the trimesters. You might even want to wear them during maternity leave because they are. Just. That. Good. 

Bonus points if you style them with the Classic Button Down — these two were made for each other (and you). 

Leggings We Can’t Live Without (for Real) 

If you’ve been preggo before, you know that eventually, you reach a certain point (usually somewhere in the third trimester) when it begins to take all of your willpower to put on anything besides leggings. Luckily for us, leggings are in again — and we have the perfect pair for you.

The Ultimate Before, During, and After Legging are everything you need from a pair of leggings during pregnancy: moisture-wicking (hot flashes have nothing on these pants), OEKO-Tex® fabric that’s C-section friendly (read: no friction). The sculpting compression hugs your new curves in just the right way. 

The luxurious bamboo-blend fabric is incredibly soft to the touch, and the three colorways available (Black, Grey Houndstooth, and Charcoal) mean that you’re never going to want to take these leggings off. If you’ve been looking for the perfect maternity legging, consider your search complete. 

The Perfect Linen Pants

Spring and summer are coming, and with that, the need for one of our favorite wardrobe staples: a good pair of linen pants. Meet the Asher Pant, the high-waisted straight-leg maternity pants of our dreams. 

Cut from our very favorite Tencel linen blend and featuring a comfy elastic waistband that can go below or over your bump, these pants are sure to become a wardrobe essential. The Tencel linen is blended with beautiful natural fibers, and the pants come in a slightly tapered cut and two colorways: Sandstone and Black. Roomy pockets seal the deal on a pair of pants that we just can’t stop wearing. 

Pro tip: Pair these bad boys with the Noa Dolman Sweater for a pregnancy look that’s equal parts stylish and practical. 

Pregnancy Denim You Need

Putting on jeans while preggo might seem like an extreme sport, but this lineup of comfy denim makes it a breeze. 

Cropped Maternity Jeans

For a pair of soft, cropped jeans you can dress up or down, look no further than the Crop Maternity Jeans. These jeans are made of a seamless cotton blend, come in three washes, and feature our trademark spandex wedge at the hips, so they’ll grow as you do. 

Plus, the indigo and white washes feature a raw edge that we can’t get enough of. It’s all about the little things in life, and the little details on these jeans make them our newest obsession. 

Boyfriend Jeans

Sometimes you just need to throw on a good pair of loose and comfy jeans, a la the boyfriend fit. Enter the Maternity Boyfriend Jean: the perfect amount of distress, carefully cut in a flattering casual style to look like you’ve had this pair of pants hanging in your closet for years. 

These jeans feature our signature pink HATCH stitching around the belt loop, a grow-with-you spandex wedge at the hips, and either a raw edge (on the indigo pants) or a cuffed edge (on the destroyed light wash). Two different styles, two totally different looks, one awesome pair of maternity jeans. 

Slim Maternity Jeans

Looking for the right pair of maternity skinnies? These Over-the-Bump Slim Maternity Jeans are everything you need and more. A classic skinny fit in a comfy recycled cotton blend, plus an over-the-bump belly panel made with our favorite bamboo-spandex blend, means the perfect amount of stretchability for your growing tummy. 

That belly panel is OEKO-Tex® certified and C-section friendly, meaning you don’t have to worry about any uncomfortable rubbing. Whether you’re referring to your loved ones or your jeans, it’s only support from here on out. 

One Leg at a Time. One Step at a Time.

Putting on pants during the later stages of pregnancy can feel like a monumental task. Not only is your tummy as big as a watermelon, but being unable to even see your toes can dramatically complicate the process. That’s why we’re here to help. They’ll make your life a million times easier, trust us.

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