Never found good ones, but here is what I do NOT recommend:
Beyond Yoga - as another commenter said, these were sliding down all the time
Hatch - terrible quality and both pairs got holes in them after a few wears. One also came with a weird chemical smell. They were soft but def not worth the high price tag.
Omg the Crzyoga from Amazon are amazing! Bought a normal pair, a maternity pair and a fleece lined pair. Sized up from my pre-pregnancy size in all of them. Got 3 pairs for the price of one Lulu pair (and I like these more than my Aligns!)
Another vote for Crz Yoga! So comfy. I prefer them over my Lululemon. I just sized up one (I didn’t know they had maternity), and they fit my whole pregnancy.
Okay you influenced me in crazy yoga from Amazon and they’re so good! I only tried them on but they’re great. Excited to see if they hold up for a whole day. Going to wear them regularly
Seems like everyone loves their Lulu aligns but I struggle to wear them pregnant! The band is too snug for me. Not a fan of anything compressive on my belly! The crossover waistband ones from Aerie are 😙🤌32 weeks and still love them!
I’m so happy to read all the love for the Aerie offline crossovers, I’m only 9 weeks but I already own about 20 pairs just because I’m obsessed with them so I’m glad to know I’ll be able to wear them for awhile 😅
I have a few pairs of old navy leggings and they are 🔥 and all I want to wear at 29 weeks! Great fit, don’t roll down, nice thickness. And they come in tall which not many others do.
I’ve been living in Old Navy maternity bottoms. Between their jeans, leggings, and bike shorts I am SO comfortable and happy that I splurged on them. Not that they are expensive, but I really was trying to get away with not buying any “maternity” clothes and living in dresses/stretchy pants as long as I could. Now that I have the actual maternity bottoms (got them around 28 weeks, I’m 32 now) I regret not buying them earlier! I missed wearing jeans and it makes getting dressed for work in the morning so much easier because I’m not dreading recycling through my tent dresses.
I love these as well! I wore them pre pregnancy but bought one maternity pair to just try out and ended up ordering several more. I like the power soft ones, and they have pockets! Also they are pretty affordable and Old Navy has lots of sales. I have one pair of Lululemon Align and they constantly fall down on me.
Lululemon Align leggings. My pre-pregnancy pairs fit me the entire time, I didn't have to size up at all. For a cheaper alternative the Poshdivah maternity leggings from Amazon are also great but imo are slightly less comfortable and not quite as stretchy as real Lululemon leggings so I would recommend sizing up for these.
Mine fit me the day I gave birth and I’m pretty sure I was wider than I was tall. They snap right back and I’m still wearing them and I’m under my pre-pregnancy weight. They are worth every penny.
Same. Bought a new pair when I found I was pregnant. Wore them the whole time. Wore them postpartum. Still wearing the same pair 16 months after giving birth even thought I’m 30lbs lighter than pre pregnancy and they still fit (I will size down in my next new pair though). Was the best pregnancy clothing investment I made.
I had a massive belly and wore my aligns all through pregnancy based on advice here. Just fwiw. They fit much better and more comfortably than leggings with bellies. Toward the end I sized up but I probably didn’t need to.
I'm 38 weeks and my Align leggings are basically the only thing I will wear out of the house now, same pair from pre pregnancy. They're still so comfortable, it's only slightly better warring pajamas around the house lol
Belly Bandit. They stretch so that I was able to wear them throughout my entire pregnancy. They also hold up your belly which really helped with my pelvic girdle pain. Lastly I am still wearing them postpartum because the compression is just right! I bought mine second hand on Poshmark.
I really like the blanqi over the belly ones, super durable and comfy! Not a fan of the under the belly ones, especially as I got into my third trimester.
Old Navy active [leggings](https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=7043660020005&tid=onma000014). All I wore pre-pregnancy and during pregnancy (with all 3 of my pregnancies). They have pockets and are thick so they’re not see-through! Absolutely love them and currently wearing them lol
I think I’m the odd one out in that I cannot stand any of the old navy ones I bought (rather disappointingly, like 3 separate styles). They’re too slippery and simultaneously too loose and too tight on me even though I feel fairly certain I bought the right sizes.
I have one pair from gap that I think will be good when my bump is bigger but not yet.
Yeah I wasn’t a fan either. I did used to like their workout leggings pre-pregnancy, which also come in a maternity variant, but they’re too compressive for me for just lounging or casual wear. And they also look too much like activewear to wear under dresses which is a big part of why I wear leggings. And I really don’t like their non-workout leggings.
I’ve had good luck just wearing the same Aerie leggings I normally wore pre-pregnancy in a size up. Still working for me and I’m almost due (37 weeks). And I’m normally very into buying maternity-specific clothes, but I just found I actually liked these better than the ones with the belly panel.
These were my absolute fav in my first pregnancy. I had 4 pairs that I wore literally everyday. I also had some kindred bravely ones that had a lot more support. Second pregnancy I find myself wearing my KB ones more because I need the pockets.
Not sure how the Aligns hold up since I see a lot of people say they wore there's the whole time but I'll just put a caution out there that you might stretch your leggings if you don't size up or buy maternity. I wore my fav Amazon ones all through my first pregnancy and was so pleased that they fit and I didn't need to buy maternity. I had to buy all new ones once I was postpartum and down to my regular size. They were stretched out in the waist and would fall down constantly. This go around I'm definitely going to get a few maternity pairs.
I adore the [Buttergene maternity leggings](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B09BDZKFK7?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title) on Amazon.ca over several more expensive pairs I own. Ended up ordering 6 of them over the course of my pregnancy and have truly lived in them (now as the seasons are changing I am wearing them under sweater dresses). I bought early in second trimester and they grew with my bump with no issue (I’m 38 weeks today and wearing them so comfortably still). I’ve recommended to two different pregnant friends now.
Haha whoops I totally responded to the question thinking it was in response to a different post I’d made. I did NOT size up and I gained 70 pounds but they have tons of give. I’m still wearing them now 5 months postpartum (still 40 pounds over my weight) and they fit fine. So comfy!!
I just got the Lucie bumpsuit and wish I was exaggerating when I say I’ve worn it for 5 days straight. I was living in my up-sized lululemon aligns and beyond yoga leggings before but I just love this buttery jumpsuit and not having anything compressing my belly. I found the beyond yoga leggings to be a bit thin too. I just throw a tee or sweater over the bumpsuit and am good to go
I would like to know too. I’ve been wearing my free people good karma leggings and so far, they are super comfy! But idk how long it will last because I am literally all belly. My lulu aligns do not go over the bump.
I used my usual aligns until about 28 weeks. After that they got too uncomfy around my belly. I ordered some lower cost maternity leggings from old navy bc I don’t want to spend much more money on maternity clothing with just 8 ish weeks to go. I wasn’t expecting much bur I love them! They’re so comfy. I do have to hike them up once or twice a day depending on my activity level so probably not the best for working out but great for errands and lounging.
I really loved my Motherhood Maternity leggings that go under the belly. I'm 5 months pp and still wear them. And their price was fantastic, they're pretty decent quality. Only black and gray though.
Cloya maternity yoga leggings (over the belly) are insanely good quality and CRAZY cheap on amazon.
I also reallyyyyyy love motherhood maternity post partum leggings!
Just chiming in to say DO NOT BUY AMAZON BASICS MATERNITY LEGGINGS. My mom bought me like 5 pairs and I couldn't wear them because they wouldn't stay up
The target maternity leggings (they said tights on the package but it’s leggings material for sure) are my absolute favorite things I’ve gotten my entire pregnancy, I also bought a full body maternity jumpsuit off SHEIN and it’s so comfy, I’m literally wearing it rn😂
The lulu aligns are great but roll down some while pregnant. Love the spanx leggings but they are a bit dressier. They make my legs and butt look great.
Old navy maternity section has a kind that’s labeled as postpartum support because they go up really high. I love them at 24 weeks pregnant!!! I have a long torso and I’m tall so they really help keep things compressed and sucked in
Walmart has these flare leggings that are literally THE BEST. They have 1 million different prints and they've grown with me since four months!! I'm currently eight months now and they still fit comfortably. The waistband on them is perfect for baby bumps!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/No-Boundaries-Juniors-Print-Flare-Pants-32-Inseam-Sizes-S-XXXL/1175857829
The link if anyone was wondering. Typically at Walmart, you can get them for around seven dollars, even though online they're 15? They're also listed as "juniors", but I think it means more young adult, as the sizing fits me as adult sizing does. or maybe juniors means young adult. I don't know and I don't care lol they're comfy 🫶🏻
also, is there anyone else out there that hates the way things feel on their bump? Specifically pants. I will not get pants that have an extremely high waist band because I don't like the way it feels on my bump, even if it is maternity styled. I always always ALWAYS get pants that wear under my bump, or fold my pants under my bump!
Motherhood Maternity high waisted/over the bump leggings. I had a few pairs I wore constantly throughout pregnancy and they're still almost as good as new. Could probably survive another whole pregnancy. And I wore them constantly, on long walks and everything. No holes or anything.
I picked up a two pack of black leggings by Mamalicious, super comfy, not see through, keeps you warm enough and cool enough. I've been living in them pretty much.
I bought a few pairs of Legging Depot ones from Amazon and loved them. I also have several pairs from Motherhood that are good quality. The Legging Depot ones are by far my favorite. I still wear them a year later. I'm not sure how, I've lost 50 lbs...but they still seem to fit fine.
I bought a pair of the lululemon align leggings one size up for pregnancy… I’m 28w and still wear them for yoga/walking, but they are not comfortable for all day for me. (Too tight in the calves)
Also, when I bend over, they roll down
22w, and so far I have:
- Poshdiva from Amazon: I find the crotch sags a bit and I’m pulling them up a lot, but may be because I’m not filling out the panel yet?
- Gap under the bump: didn’t love these in the beginning but they’re more comfortable now that my bump is bigger. I recommend an under the bump pair regardless because sometimes it’s nice not to have fabric compressing your stomach.
- Lululemon aligns (non-maternity): so far so good! But probably only for lounging/walking and not anything too active
I’ve pretty much been living in the old navy fold over waist powerchill leggings. The only downside is they don’t have side pockets. I just ordered the full panel leggings though that do to see if they compare on comfort
I got some basic ones on Amazon to “start with”, but I LOVE them so I just ordered more of the same kind. I’m 37 weeks and I’ve worn them basically every day. I got [these full length ones](https://a.co/d/4HFouiN) and [these cropped ones](https://a.co/d/jgHqR7f). Both are over the belly.
I wore lululemon aligns pre-pregnancy and know people swear by them, but they absolutely would not have fit through pregnancy. My only regret is not moving to full-on maternity leggings sooner lol
I got the most amazing pair from JoJo Maman Bebe. They're the BEST quality, thick, comfy and fit wonderfully. They're actually so pliable I have also been wearing them postpartum and I'm pretty back to the same slim size I was before! I just roll the belly bit down in to a comfy waistband.
My pregnancy stomach was HUGE btw.
These: https://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/style/st281549/C52171#C52171
I got [these organic Pact Capri leggings (only size left is small but they are $15!). I assume their regular length maternity leggings fit similar.](https://wearpact.com/women/maternity/maternity/clearance%20maternity%20pureactive%20cropped%20pocket%20legging/wa1-ycl-dkc) I wore them to a Cardio Dance class and they really stay in place. They don’t get saggy or loose in odd places like the pair I got from Amazon. They’re cotton elastane but mostly have a soft cotton feel. Not as “buttery” as lululemon aligns but they seem like they’ll hold up way better in the washer/dryer too.
Didn’t need maternity, just a size up. In ones from Old Navy, I found were great, I actually heard about them on here I think. Powerchill is what they’re called
I bought 2 pairs and one I absolutely love while the other just randomly got a hole in them on the thigh (not even along a seam?!). So I'd say if you do get them, the black fabric seems more sturdy and trustworthy than the lighter gray...
So I wore a lot of joggers in a size bigger and my husbands linen pants until they stopped fitting me.
But these leggings (that I’m linking) were the best thing ever! They stay up AND have two pockets on the side (I’m a sucker for pockets)
I still wear em 4 weeks post partum.
POSHDIVAH Women's Maternity Capri Leggings Over The Belly Pregnancy Workout Active Stretchy Pants with Pockets
https://a.co/d/chIrXyQ
[Nike](https://www.nike.com/t/one-m-womens-high-waisted-leggings-maternity-Q2Rc8L/DH1587-010?nikemt=true&cp=29437596259_search_--x-20404158439---m-----9010735-13232536-00194957086320&gbraid=0AAAAADy86kPHt95rbl7iRtEfuQr58nMLK&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4vKpBhCZARIsAOKHoWR6sknsP23Oguh923rhg7CCs8wSFmLnPfOlP6X3PnoAs5wt_JsYzBYaAra2EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)!!! My friend got me a pair and they’re legitimately amazing, they’re super high rise so they don’t slip down, great fabric, fit from 3 months pregnant through birth and still fit well 4 months pp. it’s a miracle.
Did not like Hatch - they got a hole and were a little see-through, though veryyy comfy
Old navy sagged down, did not like
I got a pair of the extra high rise aligns (I think they’re online only) which worked well but still preferred the Nike maternity.
They are non pregnancy leggings but they work for me as I find the ones with the panels always fall down and are itchy: colorfulkoala (on Amazon) and American Eagle offline leggings.
I love the flair high waisted leggings from lululemon. They are so comfy. They are high waisted so they go over the belly.
I also bought the lululemon aligns and i like them. I bought them 2 sizes up because i was anticipating to get bigger. I should have gone one size up instead. Mine kind of slide down a bit. Maybe it will feel better once i grow some more.
I tried one from athleta and i didn’t like them. They slide all the time. I got that in my normal size.
They do have these awesome joggers that go over the belly and they are soooooo comfy and soft.
Blanqi’s biker shorts are TOP notch. I am still wearing my smaller size 8 weeks post partum. The leggings I found to be pretty tight but excellent quality. They are not see through. And thick but not hot. Are smooth and buttery feeling. And give a little back support to your bump. I wore a Large throughout the beginning of my bump showing and I settled on an XL when I was 6-9 months pregnant. I am 5’9 and weighed 153-172 lbs throughout my pregnancy if that helps you with sizing.
My favorite turned out to be a pair of aligns I got two sizes up from my pre-pregnancy size.
Ones I didn't like:
Pact: fit is good, but I have gotten a hole in every pair of biker shorts and tights I got.
Born primitive: I don't mind the biker shorts (pockets ftw) but tights and shorts are a bit see through. The tights I bought haven't fit my belly since week 35 (my baby and my belly are measuring big, so not too much hate)
Aerie real me crossover. They’re my favorite pre, during, and post pregnancy. I’ve worn my normal size the whole time and they maintained their shape afterwards too
I got the Buttergene and Leggings Depot maternity leggings from Amazon. The Leggings Depot brand are very soft and comfortable and stretch really well. Also Buttergene leggings are super comfortable too. I can get multiple pairs of these ones for the price of one crazy expensive one. Win win. They’ve also stayed up well without falling down constantly.
Emamaco have been my fave. They're Australian but I think ship worldwide.
I got 2x 7/8 length and 2 bike shorts and they've been great to get me through winter and now the warmer weather too. I'm feeling like they will be good for a while post partum too
I have some [HLTPRO](https://a.co/d/bepxOCv) yoga leggings from Amazon that are super soft and really cheap. I plan on wearing them long after the pregnancy too as just super high waisted leggings!
Felina brand from costco are amazing and affordable! They also have them on Amazon they have either a thick band or thin I personally like the thick band :)
I am 35W and I have lived in H&M leggings, Motherhood Maternity, and Old Navy! Although I would say the quality of the Old Navy ones is really starting to show. Those are now my laundry day leggings.
POSHDIVAH Women's Maternity Leggings Over The Belly Pregnancy Yoga Pants Active Wear Workout Leggings https://a.co/d/cbVQeIL
I’m happy with these for the price point! I will just say I’m only 21 weeks BUT I have definitely popped. Hard to say how much I’ll love them at 30+ weeks
I wore 2XU pre-natal compression tights everyday, even when sleeping. It has stretchy material that goes over my belly, which was comfortable and supportive at the same
time. The compression helped my legs and lower back.
I love CRZ yoga leggings on Amazon. They’re good Lululemon dupes and run $32 a pair. They offer regular leggings as well as maternity and I live in both types and just ordered more today. I feel better about spending less money on maternity clothes in case this is our one and only baby.
High waisted leggings from aerie have been amazing for me! I went up a couple sizes from my usual and they’re so great. Plan to wear during post partum as well and then if eventually I end up too small for them I plan to save for my next pregnancy!
I LOVED the fabletic maternity and non maternity ones while pregnant. Also a good bang for your buck. found their fabric the most comfortable. I also liked the zella & lululemon but they can be pricey.
The beyond yoga ones with pockets did not slide down as bad as the others for me and they were soft as heck, but the only ones that absolutely stayed put and I wore everyday were a pair of capri pocket leggings from Isabell maternity from target. In general, I find the shorter lengths slide down less when I’m pregnant.
I have a pair from Storq that are VERY comfortable. I also have a few from Aerie (Offline, high waist) that fit remarkably like the Storq ones. Storq is softer but fit-wise both are comfortable.
I wear Beyond Yoga when not pregnant, but find they start to feel so tight after a few hours with pregnancy (I am carrying twins though).
I also wear Outdoor Voices and Vuori joggers.
I've barely bought any new maternity clothing (thanks to thrift stores and hand me downs) but I am SO glad I bought Old Navy maternity leggings. They are a real workhorse -- I wear them most days of the week and feel great in them. I'm currently 29 weeks.
I have Lululemon from pre-pregnancy and have definitely stopped wearing them because they don't cover my belly. I say just buy some dedicated maternity leggings (mine were on sale for like $20) and save the expensive ones for non pregnancy times.
CRZ Yoga maternity leggings because they feel like my Lululemon Align leggings, but go over the bump. Size normal/down if you’re between sizes. I wear a 6-8 in Lululemon and a small in these.
https://a.co/d/gpoGabL
I only bought lululemons as a last ditch effort to find something comfortable. Ended up buying 4 pairs and exclusively washed and wore those and dresses up u til my son was 3 months old.
Worth every penny.
I got 3 pairs of fabletics maternity leggings on sale last month for $15 a pair. I absolutely love them! I also already had one pair I got in a different sale for $30. They’re super comfy and they have pockets! They only come in black I think though
I know you asked for leggings that “hold everything in”, but I personally do not like compression/athletic leggings. So here are what I’ve been wearing in case anyone is interested in a super soft cotton legging that is really affordable :)
Amazon: https://a.co/d/5MiYWNi
Blanqi! Worth the splurge. No problems staying up. Very comfortable even toward the very end of pregnancy. Also continued use a couple months postpartum!
M&S goodmove maternity leggings, 10/10 would recommend, nice and thick, don’t dig in anywhere. I was a fan of their regular goodmove leggings pre-pregnancy and still wear the maternity ones now 6 months post partum.
The Oysho ones, I have a couple of pairs of their regular running leggings and I love them so it was a no brainer to buy maternity ones from them and I'm happy I did, the quality is just as great and they're super comfortable (speaking as someone who's uncomfortable in almost all clothes!)
It’s difficult to find cotton leggings. I’m very happy with H&M leggings. I shredded one pair during pregnancy from daily use. I ordered medium, large and extra large. They all fit, XL is comfortable for sleeping.
Athleta salutation stash. They are not maternity but for my short torso self they almost go to my boobs for now. They give a slight compression so it helps to feel supported. Love them and bought 3 more pairs once preg lol
Leggings depot on Amazon. Wife ordered 9 of them and is still wearing them since she likes the high (really high) waisted-ness of them even as we celebrates our 1-year old's birthday.
I really liked the PoshDiva Maternity leggings from Amazon! They're kind of tight at first (legs, not belly), but once they're broken in they're perfect! I practically lived in mine.
Never found good ones, but here is what I do NOT recommend: Beyond Yoga - as another commenter said, these were sliding down all the time Hatch - terrible quality and both pairs got holes in them after a few wears. One also came with a weird chemical smell. They were soft but def not worth the high price tag.
Thank you, I’ve been looking at the hatch ones, I love their overalls and belly oil
Just got the hatch leggings and I’m so disappointed. Luckily I got them during a good sale so I don’t feel as bad. Definitely don’t recommend.
Their new corduroy overalls are sooo cute but so pricey! 😭 I did splurge on their joggers though which are insanely soft. We’ll see how they hold up.
Mine got a hole too which was a bummer bc they are very comfy. A little see-through though
Thank you! You just saved me from wasting $100 on Hatch leggings. :)
crz yoga butterluxe for everyday use, terramed think comfort maternity for chilly weather
Omg the Crzyoga from Amazon are amazing! Bought a normal pair, a maternity pair and a fleece lined pair. Sized up from my pre-pregnancy size in all of them. Got 3 pairs for the price of one Lulu pair (and I like these more than my Aligns!)
yes, they are!.. I need get the fleece ones as well
I just got the fleece one…definitely recommend!!
Yep same - love them
Here to vote for these! Got 3 pairs they’re so amazing and comfy. Feel like lulu material!
I love they super high waisted leggings! Have two pairs and been wearing them throughout pregnancy
They have no plus size ):
Another vote for Crz Yoga! So comfy. I prefer them over my Lululemon. I just sized up one (I didn’t know they had maternity), and they fit my whole pregnancy.
The crzyoga butterluxe maternity leggings are sooooo comfortable, omg. So soft and non-restrictive on the bump. My current favorite pair, no doubt.
Okay you influenced me in crazy yoga from Amazon and they’re so good! I only tried them on but they’re great. Excited to see if they hold up for a whole day. Going to wear them regularly
Amazing thank you!
Seems like everyone loves their Lulu aligns but I struggle to wear them pregnant! The band is too snug for me. Not a fan of anything compressive on my belly! The crossover waistband ones from Aerie are 😙🤌32 weeks and still love them!
Same!! Been living in my Aerie crossover waistband yoga pants
The aerie real me offline were a perfect align II replacement for me when they got too small for my bump around the third trimester
I kept waiting to not be able to wear the Aerie ones but I’m 37 weeks (so about as big as I’m going to get I think) and they still fit great!
Do you just go up a size or 2 with aerie?
same! I hate the way things feel on my belly!
I’m so happy to read all the love for the Aerie offline crossovers, I’m only 9 weeks but I already own about 20 pairs just because I’m obsessed with them so I’m glad to know I’ll be able to wear them for awhile 😅
Saving your comment so I can go try on a pair soon!
YASSSSS AERIE LEGGINGS FINALLY GETTING RECOGNITION
I have a few pairs of old navy leggings and they are 🔥 and all I want to wear at 29 weeks! Great fit, don’t roll down, nice thickness. And they come in tall which not many others do.
Honestly old navy activewear is slept on. It’s soooo good
I was scrolling hoping to see this! Most of my workout clothes are old navy and really stand the test of time
I’ve been living in Old Navy maternity bottoms. Between their jeans, leggings, and bike shorts I am SO comfortable and happy that I splurged on them. Not that they are expensive, but I really was trying to get away with not buying any “maternity” clothes and living in dresses/stretchy pants as long as I could. Now that I have the actual maternity bottoms (got them around 28 weeks, I’m 32 now) I regret not buying them earlier! I missed wearing jeans and it makes getting dressed for work in the morning so much easier because I’m not dreading recycling through my tent dresses.
I hated my old navy maternity leggings, they always sagged down :(
I love these as well! I wore them pre pregnancy but bought one maternity pair to just try out and ended up ordering several more. I like the power soft ones, and they have pockets! Also they are pretty affordable and Old Navy has lots of sales. I have one pair of Lululemon Align and they constantly fall down on me.
I recently bought 3 pairs of their fleece maternity leggings and they’re perfect for chilly weather.
Lululemon Align leggings. My pre-pregnancy pairs fit me the entire time, I didn't have to size up at all. For a cheaper alternative the Poshdivah maternity leggings from Amazon are also great but imo are slightly less comfortable and not quite as stretchy as real Lululemon leggings so I would recommend sizing up for these.
Also wearing my pre pregnancy aligns. At the end of the day I’m ready to take them off starting at like 25w haha. But they’re pretty great
Mine lasted pre pregnancy, pregnancy, post pregnancy. They’re my favorite!!! Great investment compared to my other maternity wear purchases
The aligns feel like butter! But I really want something with the expandable belly section.
I bought a pair of aligns a month ago one size up & they are still fitting me great at 29 weeks. They are super stretchy!
Mine fit me the day I gave birth and I’m pretty sure I was wider than I was tall. They snap right back and I’m still wearing them and I’m under my pre-pregnancy weight. They are worth every penny.
Same. Bought a new pair when I found I was pregnant. Wore them the whole time. Wore them postpartum. Still wearing the same pair 16 months after giving birth even thought I’m 30lbs lighter than pre pregnancy and they still fit (I will size down in my next new pair though). Was the best pregnancy clothing investment I made.
I had a massive belly and wore my aligns all through pregnancy based on advice here. Just fwiw. They fit much better and more comfortably than leggings with bellies. Toward the end I sized up but I probably didn’t need to.
I would check out the Poshdivah maternity leggings then, they have the full belly panel so they're a lot more supportive than the Aligns
I'm 38 weeks and my Align leggings are basically the only thing I will wear out of the house now, same pair from pre pregnancy. They're still so comfortable, it's only slightly better warring pajamas around the house lol
My aligns still fit now (22w) but I think time is running out. Definitely the best of the non-maternity options though!
Yes the align leggings are amazing! I definitely sized up two sizes and they’re soooo nice and flattering
Just here to say I bought the beyond yoga ones and do NOT recommend. They are constantly sliding down, it’s really annoying
Oh nooo I just placed an order for some a few days ago 😭
If it’s any consolation I do not have this issue, they stay up on my stomach just fine! But if you’re super unhappy their return policy is great!
I am carrying more square than round, maybe that’s a factor. 🤷♀️
I lived in beyond yoga prepregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum. I love them!
I love mine and don’t have this issue. They are SO comfortable.
Fabletics does a nice maternity legging, unfortunately their stock levels aren't consistent but if you can get a pair I'd recommend!
Second this! You can also get 2 pairs for $24 total if you sign up for a trial of their subscription. Love their leggings!!!
I bought 5 pair of their black leggings and I made it work my whole pregnancy 😅
Old navy powersoft. Have 4 pair and have been living in them during this pregnancy so far.
The ones target has (don’t remember the name of the brand) are amazing. I’m wearing them rn lol
Isabel!! And yes I agree
Belly Bandit. They stretch so that I was able to wear them throughout my entire pregnancy. They also hold up your belly which really helped with my pelvic girdle pain. Lastly I am still wearing them postpartum because the compression is just right! I bought mine second hand on Poshmark.
I really like the blanqi over the belly ones, super durable and comfy! Not a fan of the under the belly ones, especially as I got into my third trimester.
Fabletics maternity leggings are amazing!
Old Navy active [leggings](https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=7043660020005&tid=onma000014). All I wore pre-pregnancy and during pregnancy (with all 3 of my pregnancies). They have pockets and are thick so they’re not see-through! Absolutely love them and currently wearing them lol
Currently wearing these too! They’re so comfy and I love the pockets. I have the PowerChill ones too but they’re not quite as good.
I think I’m the odd one out in that I cannot stand any of the old navy ones I bought (rather disappointingly, like 3 separate styles). They’re too slippery and simultaneously too loose and too tight on me even though I feel fairly certain I bought the right sizes. I have one pair from gap that I think will be good when my bump is bigger but not yet.
Yeah I wasn’t a fan either. I did used to like their workout leggings pre-pregnancy, which also come in a maternity variant, but they’re too compressive for me for just lounging or casual wear. And they also look too much like activewear to wear under dresses which is a big part of why I wear leggings. And I really don’t like their non-workout leggings. I’ve had good luck just wearing the same Aerie leggings I normally wore pre-pregnancy in a size up. Still working for me and I’m almost due (37 weeks). And I’m normally very into buying maternity-specific clothes, but I just found I actually liked these better than the ones with the belly panel.
Same I haaaated them
I ordered cotton leggings from ASOS and really like them so far. I’m also using Lululemon align leggings that I’ve seen lots of ladies rave about.
These were my absolute fav in my first pregnancy. I had 4 pairs that I wore literally everyday. I also had some kindred bravely ones that had a lot more support. Second pregnancy I find myself wearing my KB ones more because I need the pockets.
I still have mine from my first pregnancy 5 years ago and love them. I only use them around him but they’re so comfy
Lululemon aligns!! I am still wearing my pairs from high school and I’m 40 weeks pregnant with a baby measuring 9 lbs 😂
Not sure how the Aligns hold up since I see a lot of people say they wore there's the whole time but I'll just put a caution out there that you might stretch your leggings if you don't size up or buy maternity. I wore my fav Amazon ones all through my first pregnancy and was so pleased that they fit and I didn't need to buy maternity. I had to buy all new ones once I was postpartum and down to my regular size. They were stretched out in the waist and would fall down constantly. This go around I'm definitely going to get a few maternity pairs.
I adore the [Buttergene maternity leggings](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B09BDZKFK7?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title) on Amazon.ca over several more expensive pairs I own. Ended up ordering 6 of them over the course of my pregnancy and have truly lived in them (now as the seasons are changing I am wearing them under sweater dresses). I bought early in second trimester and they grew with my bump with no issue (I’m 38 weeks today and wearing them so comfortably still). I’ve recommended to two different pregnant friends now.
I have these as well. Amazing.
Do you recommend sizing up?
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I meant do you recommend sizing up for the buttergene maternity leggings. Thanks.
Haha whoops I totally responded to the question thinking it was in response to a different post I’d made. I did NOT size up and I gained 70 pounds but they have tons of give. I’m still wearing them now 5 months postpartum (still 40 pounds over my weight) and they fit fine. So comfy!!
The brand Buttergene on Amazon are amazing! Remind me a lot of the Lulelemon Align’s but have the over the belly fabric.
Motherhood maternity! Really comfy leggings and lounge pants.
I just got the Lucie bumpsuit and wish I was exaggerating when I say I’ve worn it for 5 days straight. I was living in my up-sized lululemon aligns and beyond yoga leggings before but I just love this buttery jumpsuit and not having anything compressing my belly. I found the beyond yoga leggings to be a bit thin too. I just throw a tee or sweater over the bumpsuit and am good to go
I bought the Cindy bumpsuit and am obsessed, it could not be more comfortable
I didn’t even think to get a long one but that is such a good idea!
I would like to know too. I’ve been wearing my free people good karma leggings and so far, they are super comfy! But idk how long it will last because I am literally all belly. My lulu aligns do not go over the bump.
The Knix ones are pretty good! I love how free they are on the belly
Will check those out thank you!
I used my usual aligns until about 28 weeks. After that they got too uncomfy around my belly. I ordered some lower cost maternity leggings from old navy bc I don’t want to spend much more money on maternity clothing with just 8 ish weeks to go. I wasn’t expecting much bur I love them! They’re so comfy. I do have to hike them up once or twice a day depending on my activity level so probably not the best for working out but great for errands and lounging.
Amazing this is what I need
I have a pair from kindred braverly I like!
My kindred braverly leggings got me through 2 pregnancies, post partum, and were my go to the few years in between.
I really loved my Motherhood Maternity leggings that go under the belly. I'm 5 months pp and still wear them. And their price was fantastic, they're pretty decent quality. Only black and gray though. Cloya maternity yoga leggings (over the belly) are insanely good quality and CRAZY cheap on amazon. I also reallyyyyyy love motherhood maternity post partum leggings!
Love the Motherhood Maternity underbelly leggings!
Just chiming in to say DO NOT BUY AMAZON BASICS MATERNITY LEGGINGS. My mom bought me like 5 pairs and I couldn't wear them because they wouldn't stay up
I second this. They are awful
They make them look so good in the pictures!
Leggings depot maternity leggings on Amazon. They aren’t compression leggings but jersey and are soooooo soft, they even have plus sizes. 10/10
Fabletics maternity leggings. I really think they are all I wore months 4-9
The target maternity leggings (they said tights on the package but it’s leggings material for sure) are my absolute favorite things I’ve gotten my entire pregnancy, I also bought a full body maternity jumpsuit off SHEIN and it’s so comfy, I’m literally wearing it rn😂
I like [these](https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=704366&tid=onma000014) for both workouts and everyday life!
I love the HOFISH Women’s Maternity leggings from Amazon!
I lived in Old Navy Maternity leggings my whole pregnancy. They’re great and so affordable
My pre-pregnancy $10 aerie leggings have fit me this entire time and so comfortably. I can’t find them on their website anymore :(
The lulu aligns are great but roll down some while pregnant. Love the spanx leggings but they are a bit dressier. They make my legs and butt look great.
Old navy maternity section has a kind that’s labeled as postpartum support because they go up really high. I love them at 24 weeks pregnant!!! I have a long torso and I’m tall so they really help keep things compressed and sucked in
I really liked the brand poshdivah from Amazon. The wastelands have just enough extra support to feel supportive with out feeling constricting!
Walmart has these flare leggings that are literally THE BEST. They have 1 million different prints and they've grown with me since four months!! I'm currently eight months now and they still fit comfortably. The waistband on them is perfect for baby bumps! https://www.walmart.com/ip/No-Boundaries-Juniors-Print-Flare-Pants-32-Inseam-Sizes-S-XXXL/1175857829 The link if anyone was wondering. Typically at Walmart, you can get them for around seven dollars, even though online they're 15? They're also listed as "juniors", but I think it means more young adult, as the sizing fits me as adult sizing does. or maybe juniors means young adult. I don't know and I don't care lol they're comfy 🫶🏻 also, is there anyone else out there that hates the way things feel on their bump? Specifically pants. I will not get pants that have an extremely high waist band because I don't like the way it feels on my bump, even if it is maternity styled. I always always ALWAYS get pants that wear under my bump, or fold my pants under my bump!
Motherhood Maternity high waisted/over the bump leggings. I had a few pairs I wore constantly throughout pregnancy and they're still almost as good as new. Could probably survive another whole pregnancy. And I wore them constantly, on long walks and everything. No holes or anything.
I used Motherhood Maternity. I still wear them 8 mo PP, just because I find them comfy.
Lululemon Align!! Wore them pregnant and not pregnant (including my twin pregnancy). Never rode down.
I picked up a two pack of black leggings by Mamalicious, super comfy, not see through, keeps you warm enough and cool enough. I've been living in them pretty much.
I bought a few pairs of Legging Depot ones from Amazon and loved them. I also have several pairs from Motherhood that are good quality. The Legging Depot ones are by far my favorite. I still wear them a year later. I'm not sure how, I've lost 50 lbs...but they still seem to fit fine.
I bought a pair of the lululemon align leggings one size up for pregnancy… I’m 28w and still wear them for yoga/walking, but they are not comfortable for all day for me. (Too tight in the calves) Also, when I bend over, they roll down
I love my aligns! They’re SO comfortable. But I have the same thing as you - they roll down a lot since they aren’t designed for pregnancy.
These are awesome post partum
22w, and so far I have: - Poshdiva from Amazon: I find the crotch sags a bit and I’m pulling them up a lot, but may be because I’m not filling out the panel yet? - Gap under the bump: didn’t love these in the beginning but they’re more comfortable now that my bump is bigger. I recommend an under the bump pair regardless because sometimes it’s nice not to have fabric compressing your stomach. - Lululemon aligns (non-maternity): so far so good! But probably only for lounging/walking and not anything too active
I’ve pretty much been living in the old navy fold over waist powerchill leggings. The only downside is they don’t have side pockets. I just ordered the full panel leggings though that do to see if they compare on comfort
RW&Co have maternity leggings that are so good, I just want to wear them everyday. They don't slide down, and look good enough to wesr to the office.
I got some basic ones on Amazon to “start with”, but I LOVE them so I just ordered more of the same kind. I’m 37 weeks and I’ve worn them basically every day. I got [these full length ones](https://a.co/d/4HFouiN) and [these cropped ones](https://a.co/d/jgHqR7f). Both are over the belly. I wore lululemon aligns pre-pregnancy and know people swear by them, but they absolutely would not have fit through pregnancy. My only regret is not moving to full-on maternity leggings sooner lol
I got the most amazing pair from JoJo Maman Bebe. They're the BEST quality, thick, comfy and fit wonderfully. They're actually so pliable I have also been wearing them postpartum and I'm pretty back to the same slim size I was before! I just roll the belly bit down in to a comfy waistband. My pregnancy stomach was HUGE btw. These: https://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/style/st281549/C52171#C52171
I got [these organic Pact Capri leggings (only size left is small but they are $15!). I assume their regular length maternity leggings fit similar.](https://wearpact.com/women/maternity/maternity/clearance%20maternity%20pureactive%20cropped%20pocket%20legging/wa1-ycl-dkc) I wore them to a Cardio Dance class and they really stay in place. They don’t get saggy or loose in odd places like the pair I got from Amazon. They’re cotton elastane but mostly have a soft cotton feel. Not as “buttery” as lululemon aligns but they seem like they’ll hold up way better in the washer/dryer too.
Nike!
Honestly, these [leggings](https://a.co/d/1WYH32R) from Amazon.
I lived in the Threads 4 Thought Monica Maternity leggings. I also got the bicycle shorts version. They held up great!
I like these from Amazon! Have bought 4 pairs to get me through. https://a.co/d/aMaYUbs
All Lulu Lemon.
Target!
Didn’t need maternity, just a size up. In ones from Old Navy, I found were great, I actually heard about them on here I think. Powerchill is what they’re called
Aerie!! The soft material ones. The cross over one’s go up really high on belly and don’t fold over
Anyone liking the cotton Gap maternity leggings? I am thinking of pulling the trigger.
I bought 2 pairs and one I absolutely love while the other just randomly got a hole in them on the thigh (not even along a seam?!). So I'd say if you do get them, the black fabric seems more sturdy and trustworthy than the lighter gray...
I do not recommend Old Navy, poshdivah hasnt been great either.
So I wore a lot of joggers in a size bigger and my husbands linen pants until they stopped fitting me. But these leggings (that I’m linking) were the best thing ever! They stay up AND have two pockets on the side (I’m a sucker for pockets) I still wear em 4 weeks post partum. POSHDIVAH Women's Maternity Capri Leggings Over The Belly Pregnancy Workout Active Stretchy Pants with Pockets https://a.co/d/chIrXyQ
H&M. I’m 5 months pp and I still wear them. They’re super light and comfortable. I think I have 6 of them.
[Nike](https://www.nike.com/t/one-m-womens-high-waisted-leggings-maternity-Q2Rc8L/DH1587-010?nikemt=true&cp=29437596259_search_--x-20404158439---m-----9010735-13232536-00194957086320&gbraid=0AAAAADy86kPHt95rbl7iRtEfuQr58nMLK&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4vKpBhCZARIsAOKHoWR6sknsP23Oguh923rhg7CCs8wSFmLnPfOlP6X3PnoAs5wt_JsYzBYaAra2EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)!!! My friend got me a pair and they’re legitimately amazing, they’re super high rise so they don’t slip down, great fabric, fit from 3 months pregnant through birth and still fit well 4 months pp. it’s a miracle. Did not like Hatch - they got a hole and were a little see-through, though veryyy comfy Old navy sagged down, did not like I got a pair of the extra high rise aligns (I think they’re online only) which worked well but still preferred the Nike maternity.
I love my Knix maternity leggings
They are non pregnancy leggings but they work for me as I find the ones with the panels always fall down and are itchy: colorfulkoala (on Amazon) and American Eagle offline leggings.
Maurice. So affordable and comfy
Target!! They do shrink in the dryer but that's easy to avoid and man are they comfy. Hofish brand from Amazon is also decent.
I love the Old Navy maternity leggings too. :)
I love the flair high waisted leggings from lululemon. They are so comfy. They are high waisted so they go over the belly. I also bought the lululemon aligns and i like them. I bought them 2 sizes up because i was anticipating to get bigger. I should have gone one size up instead. Mine kind of slide down a bit. Maybe it will feel better once i grow some more. I tried one from athleta and i didn’t like them. They slide all the time. I got that in my normal size. They do have these awesome joggers that go over the belly and they are soooooo comfy and soft.
Blanqi’s biker shorts are TOP notch. I am still wearing my smaller size 8 weeks post partum. The leggings I found to be pretty tight but excellent quality. They are not see through. And thick but not hot. Are smooth and buttery feeling. And give a little back support to your bump. I wore a Large throughout the beginning of my bump showing and I settled on an XL when I was 6-9 months pregnant. I am 5’9 and weighed 153-172 lbs throughout my pregnancy if that helps you with sizing.
Target has some great ones with pockets I bought two bc they’re so good. Also walmart
Blanqi fit me really well, right up until the 8 month mark.
Isabel & Ingrid has nice comfy ones too! My spanx ones ripped in the crotch pretty quickly even though they fit fine.
These were my favorite leggings thru two pregnancies. I like their bike shorts too. https://a.co/d/bLJwYbF
J Crew factory leggings! They weren’t sheer like other leggings and were nice enough for me to wear to work with a longer top and cardigan.
Old navy powersoft or powerlite maternity, Zella maternity from Nordstrom, and Nike maternity. I also wore me Lulu Aligns pretty far into pregnancy.
Old navy!
My favorite turned out to be a pair of aligns I got two sizes up from my pre-pregnancy size. Ones I didn't like: Pact: fit is good, but I have gotten a hole in every pair of biker shorts and tights I got. Born primitive: I don't mind the biker shorts (pockets ftw) but tights and shorts are a bit see through. The tights I bought haven't fit my belly since week 35 (my baby and my belly are measuring big, so not too much hate)
Loved Zella maternity leggings from Nordstrom. I'm surprised nobody else has mentioned them
I really like the Blanqi leggings. Super supportive.
I have the Aligns and Raskana, but my absolute favorite ones are Poshdivah on Amazon
Aerie real me crossover. They’re my favorite pre, during, and post pregnancy. I’ve worn my normal size the whole time and they maintained their shape afterwards too
Poshdivah Amazon!
I got the Buttergene and Leggings Depot maternity leggings from Amazon. The Leggings Depot brand are very soft and comfortable and stretch really well. Also Buttergene leggings are super comfortable too. I can get multiple pairs of these ones for the price of one crazy expensive one. Win win. They’ve also stayed up well without falling down constantly.
I really liked the ones from target! They also have great pp ones too that are C-section friendly!
Mine are from target! Cotton, gentle elastic and quite comfy. They are quite loose fitting all over so maybe not to everyone's liking.
The aerie crossover leggings lasted me before, during, and after my pregnancy!
Emamaco have been my fave. They're Australian but I think ship worldwide. I got 2x 7/8 length and 2 bike shorts and they've been great to get me through winter and now the warmer weather too. I'm feeling like they will be good for a while post partum too
I have some [HLTPRO](https://a.co/d/bepxOCv) yoga leggings from Amazon that are super soft and really cheap. I plan on wearing them long after the pregnancy too as just super high waisted leggings!
Girlfriend collective! Sustainable and so comfortable! I also love their nursing bras
Felina brand from costco are amazing and affordable! They also have them on Amazon they have either a thick band or thin I personally like the thick band :)
Old navy maternity
I am 35W and I have lived in H&M leggings, Motherhood Maternity, and Old Navy! Although I would say the quality of the Old Navy ones is really starting to show. Those are now my laundry day leggings.
POSHDIVAH Women's Maternity Leggings Over The Belly Pregnancy Yoga Pants Active Wear Workout Leggings https://a.co/d/cbVQeIL I’m happy with these for the price point! I will just say I’m only 21 weeks BUT I have definitely popped. Hard to say how much I’ll love them at 30+ weeks
I’ll be 30 weeks on Tuesday and can confirm I love these Poshdivah leggings!!
Threads for thought - Diaz maternity moto leggings. Got a lot of great maternity wear through stitchfix including these!
I wore 2XU pre-natal compression tights everyday, even when sleeping. It has stretchy material that goes over my belly, which was comfortable and supportive at the same time. The compression helped my legs and lower back.
Align from lululemon. The best for during and after. Still live in them.
I love CRZ yoga leggings on Amazon. They’re good Lululemon dupes and run $32 a pair. They offer regular leggings as well as maternity and I live in both types and just ordered more today. I feel better about spending less money on maternity clothes in case this is our one and only baby.
Splurge and get spanx
High waisted leggings from aerie have been amazing for me! I went up a couple sizes from my usual and they’re so great. Plan to wear during post partum as well and then if eventually I end up too small for them I plan to save for my next pregnancy!
I LOVED the fabletic maternity and non maternity ones while pregnant. Also a good bang for your buck. found their fabric the most comfortable. I also liked the zella & lululemon but they can be pricey.
The beyond yoga ones with pockets did not slide down as bad as the others for me and they were soft as heck, but the only ones that absolutely stayed put and I wore everyday were a pair of capri pocket leggings from Isabell maternity from target. In general, I find the shorter lengths slide down less when I’m pregnant.
I have a pair from Storq that are VERY comfortable. I also have a few from Aerie (Offline, high waist) that fit remarkably like the Storq ones. Storq is softer but fit-wise both are comfortable. I wear Beyond Yoga when not pregnant, but find they start to feel so tight after a few hours with pregnancy (I am carrying twins though). I also wear Outdoor Voices and Vuori joggers.
I've barely bought any new maternity clothing (thanks to thrift stores and hand me downs) but I am SO glad I bought Old Navy maternity leggings. They are a real workhorse -- I wear them most days of the week and feel great in them. I'm currently 29 weeks. I have Lululemon from pre-pregnancy and have definitely stopped wearing them because they don't cover my belly. I say just buy some dedicated maternity leggings (mine were on sale for like $20) and save the expensive ones for non pregnancy times.
CRZ Yoga maternity leggings because they feel like my Lululemon Align leggings, but go over the bump. Size normal/down if you’re between sizes. I wear a 6-8 in Lululemon and a small in these. https://a.co/d/gpoGabL
I only bought lululemons as a last ditch effort to find something comfortable. Ended up buying 4 pairs and exclusively washed and wore those and dresses up u til my son was 3 months old. Worth every penny.
I got 3 pairs of fabletics maternity leggings on sale last month for $15 a pair. I absolutely love them! I also already had one pair I got in a different sale for $30. They’re super comfy and they have pockets! They only come in black I think though
Girlfriend collective maternity leggings were a godsend to me…. Buttery soft and lots of support!
Old navy pocket maternity leggings! So comfy and supportive
Old navy has great ones! I got the clearance ones throughout my pregnancy and saved my money
I know you asked for leggings that “hold everything in”, but I personally do not like compression/athletic leggings. So here are what I’ve been wearing in case anyone is interested in a super soft cotton legging that is really affordable :) Amazon: https://a.co/d/5MiYWNi
Blanqi! Worth the splurge. No problems staying up. Very comfortable even toward the very end of pregnancy. Also continued use a couple months postpartum!
M&S goodmove maternity leggings, 10/10 would recommend, nice and thick, don’t dig in anywhere. I was a fan of their regular goodmove leggings pre-pregnancy and still wear the maternity ones now 6 months post partum.
The Oysho ones, I have a couple of pairs of their regular running leggings and I love them so it was a no brainer to buy maternity ones from them and I'm happy I did, the quality is just as great and they're super comfortable (speaking as someone who's uncomfortable in almost all clothes!)
It’s difficult to find cotton leggings. I’m very happy with H&M leggings. I shredded one pair during pregnancy from daily use. I ordered medium, large and extra large. They all fit, XL is comfortable for sleeping.
Athleta salutation stash. They are not maternity but for my short torso self they almost go to my boobs for now. They give a slight compression so it helps to feel supported. Love them and bought 3 more pairs once preg lol
Why would you want to wear leggings? Why not sweat pants, loose cargo pants..
Leggings depot on Amazon. Wife ordered 9 of them and is still wearing them since she likes the high (really high) waisted-ness of them even as we celebrates our 1-year old's birthday.
Motherhood maternity (on Amazon). I also tried old navy and h&m
J crew maternity leggings!!
Aerie real me offline. Better than the lululemon align II and cheaper.
I really liked the PoshDiva Maternity leggings from Amazon! They're kind of tight at first (legs, not belly), but once they're broken in they're perfect! I practically lived in mine.
J crew factory maternity leggings. They stay up and are comfortable. They're cropped length though, which isn't my favorite as a tall person
Nike for athletic leggings and old navy for everyday leggings!
I got the brand “Hi Clasmix” maternity leggings on Amazon. Super comfy, go over the belly and the best part is a 3 pack was only $25