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Help finding maternity jeans?

jamaicamjamaicam
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Hey

As I live abroad (and the shopping here ain't great), I have bought most of my maternity stuff online. I've managed fine for work clothes (thanks to Gap and a recommendation for Jojomamanbebe), tops and dresses but now need a pair of jeans.

The problems are:

1. It is really hard/expensive to return stuff so I would love recommendations to minimise that risk; and

2. I am curvy! I am a size 10 to 12 usually - my waist is a 10 but my hips/thighs are a 12, so for a lot of clothes, I have a tailor take in the waist. But with maternity clothes and the expandable waists, that isn't such an option. Or wide-leg styles also work well for me.

So... any recommendations?

Thanks ladies!

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  • selenamarinoselenamarino member

    I'm built the same way you are girl. 

    So far I've gotten two pairs of jeans from Target. One dark (more dressy) and one more casual. 

    When I was pregnant with my daughter my favorite maternity jeans came from GAP.

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  • katieh1017katieh1017 member
    I have a butt and hips, with a small waist so I have trouble with jeans too. I have tried on Motherhood, Old Navy (a joke) and jeans from Kohl's which were by Motherhood but called "oh baby". The only ones that fit my but and thighs were the one's from Kohl's. I got the secret belly fit ones, but not sure what cut. I can PM later today to let you know when I get home. Good luck! I am interested to see what other curvy ladies have to say too.

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  • danandbethgdanandbethg
    I am just like you in that my waist is a size smaller than my legs. And I'm short too. So I had an extra hard time finding a great pair of maternity jeans. While I don't need maternity wear yet, I got a pair of jeans and a pair of khakis from Maternity Works. I chose an XL, as the L was too tight in the legs (I am a size 14). I have lots of room to grow in the belly, but they are super comfy in the legs and waist. And they carry a petite length for us short, curvy people. Its the only store I've found that carries a petite length maternity jean!
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  • foxxy1foxxy1 member

    I recently found a great pair at Motherhood Maternity. It was a little pricey for me (I ended up paying $50+ including taxes) but I figured they'll last for while. I got it a size bigger than I normally wear because I know I'll grow into it. Check online to see if they ship overseas.

     

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  • gekeler6gekeler6 member
    I love the jeans at motherhood maternity!  I was previously a size 8 and I fit perfectly in the medium.  They have jeans on the cheaper side, and some designer ones.  I got a couple cheaper ones (not my favorite) and I also got a couple for $50/each.  I now have 7 pairs of jeans and the ones I bought from motherhood are my favorite ones!
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  • erniebuffloerniebufflo member
    I'm usually a Gap jeans wearer, and find that I wear 1 size smaller than my usual size in their maternity jeans, and the hips and butt are baggier than my usual jeans, if that helps.

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  • jamaicamjamaicam

    Thanks ladies! My problem with motherhood stuff is that you are either medium (8-10) or large (12-14) and as I am a 10-12, I'm never sure what to go for...

    I bought some gap trousers for work and got the 12 but deliberately went for the half-waist ones (whcih are stretchy at the front only) and ended up having the back taken in as no matter how big I got, I was never going to stretch the back that much! So maybe a 10 in gap jeans.....

     

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  • sweetdreams2000sweetdreams2000

    I have the gap jeans - see PIP below (these are the one with the waistband all the way around, but not the one that covers the belly).  I've also got them in the lighter wash.

    I wear 10/12 and ordered the 12, so I'd say they were true to size.  They were a tad loose up top at first, but my bump is starting now - so they are staying up much better.   I had the same issue did with those trouser pants - I had to size down 2 sizes for some reason in those.  These fit much more true to size.  Also, I'm short, so these are the ankle length . . .

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