I didn’t buy a lot of maternity clothes while I was pregnant. I hate shopping in general and hated the idea of “wasting” money on clothes that I would only wear for a short time anyway. So I made due with a lot of the tops I already had and just kept rotating the few pairs of maternity pants that I had to buy. About 6 weeks before Coleman was born I was in A Pea in the Pod store and decided to get some jeans. They were expensive but fit great in a very non-maternity way. So even though I knew I wouldn’t wear them for long, I went for it!
I’m still wearing them.
Cole turns 4 months old next week and yes, my maternity jeans are still the ones that look the best on me – and still very non-maternity-ish. Every time I put them on I think to myself, “I really should wear something normal.” But then I know how great they are so I give in and wear them yet another day. What’s not to love about the cool low waist paired with the belly band that is reminiscent of those belts we used to buy from the “Units” store in the 80s? It’s a totally FAB combination! (so I tell myself).
I’m trying to decide if I’m really lame for still wearing them or if I’m really smart. Let’s put it out there to the general public. What’s your opinion on how long a person (me) should wear their maternity jeans?
Lay it on me – I can take it! I may not follow your advice but I definitely can’t wait to hear how you feel about this topic. And even if you haven’t been pregnant before, you don’t have to speak from experience to vote. As always, all opinions, thoughts and general observations are welcome at www.kolettehall.com.
Enjoy telling me what to do!
I’m extremely embarrassed to admit it, but I still wear my maternity undies most days and my daughter is 2!! So I say if you like your jeans and they feel comfy, go for it! No one needs to know (except that you just told all of us!!) and truly, if anyone is judging you on your clothes and not your personality, they aren’t really worth your time.
OK, Kolette, I have five children (yes, five!) so I think that makes me a semi-expert, at least. Give yourself a year to get your pre-pregnancy body back, and don’t sweat it so much about what you are wearing! Be comfortable and look nice for yourself and your husband. Give yourself a break and enjoy getting your money’s worth out of those jeans! That makes you really smart!
I still wear my maternity tank-tops because they give me plenty of room and are actually cooler (temp-wise) than the body-hugging ones that are popular now! (my son will be 3 in September)…
It’s been six months for me and I still have a few pieces that I wear (pjs, lounge pants, and a pair of target maternity jeans that I wore early in the pregnancy). It was tough giving up the elastic banded jeans, though. So easy and comfortable! The tops (except the nursing ones) got packed away months ago.
Kolette,
One thing I didn’t expect when I had my first is that it would take 7 months for my hips to go back to normal size. I ended up buying in between size jeans because after awhile my maternity jeans didn’t look right and my regular clothes were too small. So keep wearing the maternity jeans and hopefully soon you can squeeze into some of your regular pants
Alanna
Here’s what I think – for whatever it is worth! How makes the rules? You do! If they are comfy, look good, you feel good in them, and they still work for you – then I say go for it! It’s hard enough to find a pair of jeans that “works”. Get your money’s worth!
I wore two long-sleeved maternity shirts and a shirt-waist maternity dress for a year after my last child was born. The dress came with a sash, so I just cinched up the sash at the waste. I used scarves as sashes with two maternity tops. Those items were really comfortable, and I loved the colors (bright magenta and blue jewel tones), so I wore them!
What she’s not telling you is that she still looks FABULOUS!
Hey, my boys are 7 and I still have a few “maternity” shirts (regular ones a few sizes too big) that I haul out when I want to be really comfy. And I wore some of the pants as pajamas for a long time until they got too many holes in them to be decent for anyone or anywhere. XX’s
My 4 1/2 year old daughter is the reason I stopped wearing my favorite maternity jeans (with the big black band). I was pulling them on one morning (her little brother was 3 or 4 months old) and she said “Mom! You’re NOT pregnant! Why are you wearing THOSE?” Fashion advice from a 4 year old…but she was right. I figured it was time for me to go buy jeans that fit me and weren’t made for a pregnant belly.
Kollette, if it feels good go with the flow…you will get their eventually…just enjoy your little man and cherish all the little milestones in his life. and before you know it you will be back in your pre-preg. clothes
My guess is that anyone who would think that it was not appropriate to wear these jeans that are comfortable and look good–but were designed to be maternity jeans might not be drawn in to read and respond to The Art of Choosing Joy.
I agree with the wisdom found in Gail’s and Jeannine’s responses. I also appreciate the directness and clarity of Sherry’s 4 1/2 year old daughter.
Follow your heart–it seems a good way to choose joy.
Ellen
You are funny. I am trying to remember how long I wore mine, for a while. I wore them until I could fit back into my old, regular jeans. I would say at least six months. Enjoy them!!!!
I’m sure you look pretty fab in them and if they fit good go for it! Post a pic – I’m sure we’ll all be rushing to get a pair!
(especially asI lokk pregnant in my normal clothes- no I’m not)
It takes a woman 9 months to carry a child…we should at least get 9 months plus to get back to pre-prego weight. also…i know mothers are tired…but don’t slack! get some excercise in while the babies are napping. just 10 minutes a day helped me lose those lbs! i also ate healthier. i do miss my prego jeans…but it also can be dangerous to wear.
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Yep–wear’em as long as you want. I still am wearing a maternity blouse and skirt on Sunday’s because I like how they look on me. My baby’s is 7 months old!
Well, I am a mother of six. My last baby was a 9 pound 4 ounces emergency c-section. All the rest of my children were normal size and easy. I was an advocate for putting the maternity clothes away about 6 months after babes are born. I kept out a few of the early on sizes because they were comfortable and did not hurt the stitches BUT I believe if we continue to wear the maternity clothes we will never try to lose the weight. So, you baby is still very young and you should continue to wear them as long as you, yourself feel comfortable enough to give them away or put them away! Every woman’s body is different.