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I know: This is both a completely banal truism and an annoyingly accurate statement.
Saba Karamouz
There were the lifestyle changes (farewell, boozy late nights!
), the emotional changes (hello, weird hormones andacne!
And hey, staying active during pregnancy is a good thing.
Working out while pregnant soon led me on a quest for the perfect pair of maternity leggings.
But at a certain point, the bump could no longer be ignored or easily contained.
I also wanted support and stretchier options to accommodate my seemingly ever-expanding hips and butt.
Enter the options below.
All of the maternity leggings below have over-the-bump waistbands.
For every option, you should take your pre-pregnancy size unless otherwise noted.
So if you were typically a medium, you should still be a medium in maternity-land.
There are also varying levels of compression, and what works for you is totally personal and might change.
But you do you!
Read on to find your perfect pair.
For Comfort: Storq Signature Leggings
Storq
Is it okay if momdoeshas a favorite?
These leggings are velvety soft, super stretchy, and have a barely-there feeling for the over-the-bump panel.
They’re not intended for working out, but you’ll want to wear them just about everywhere else.
Do your irritated skin and aching body a favor and buy a pair.
Sizes: XS to 3XShirt: J.
Plus, after several washes, they still look great.
For Compression: Reebok Lux 2.0 Maternity Tights
Reebok
CrossFit mammas rejoice!
A sturdy over-the-belly waistband combined with sweat-wicking technology is key to the success of these leggings.
For a Luxe Feel: Glowe Collection The Glowe Maternity Leggings
Glowe Collection
Hello, luxurious fabric.
These leggings are made from a soft Italian fabric that feels silky against your skinwith plenty of stretch.
But the really innovative thing about these leggings?
The internal bonded waistband that provides the support of a belly bandwithout any of the bulk.
(P.S.New mom Ashley Graham is abig fan, too.)
They were perfect for low-intensity workouts on the elliptical machine and brisk walks on the treadmill.
You could easily transition to wearing them out to brunch.
Throughout my dead-of-winter pregnancy, my skin became itchy and irritated.
The only solution was plenty of moisturizer (shea butter, almond oilyou name it).
Having leggings designed to hold that moisture ininstead of instantly rub it offis a game-changer.
Several friends told me they were perfect for every stage of pregnancyand great for postpartum life, too.
Because they’re not maternity, I’d recommend sizing up one to two sizes from your pre-pregnancy size.
(I wore them two sizes up.)
Throw on a button-down and a pair of boots, and youve got a look thats far from frumpy.
(Oh, and if you love the style, they come in anon-maternity option, too.)
Even better: Youve got more color options than a basic blackI personally loved this heathered gray.
Sizes: XS to XLSports bra: Reebok Hero Strappy Padded Bra, $35,reebok.com.
