Maternity Trousers

Gone are the days of unflattering, high-waisted maternity trousers. Modern fashion trends highlight trousers with a very low-rise, and maternity fashions have followed suit. The trend of low-rise maternity pants will likely continue, as they are much more comfortable, and a great deal more flattering, than the full-coverage bump panel of yesterday. Because of the newer underbump panel, a pregnant woman can feel supported while still wearing a flattering pair of trousers.

Maternity trousers, when paired with a maternity blouse, are a great way for a pregnant woman to present a professional, tailored appearance. Just below the underbump panel, maternity trousers often offer a functioning fly. This feature will make dressing easier, and when zipped, will allow the trousers to fit more snugly to the body.

Other convenient features of tailored maternity trousers are side panels, side or back adjusters, and a foldable underbump panel. The soft jersey side panels offer extra support, comfort, and the adjustability that will be necessary toward the end of a pregnancy. Side or back adjusters are elastic bands hidden within the fabric of the waistband. Adjusters allow a pregnant woman to purchase the size she will grow into, and slowly let out the adjusters until she reaches that size. A foldable underbump panel can be used to lengthen the trousers, or provide more or less coverage of the bump as desired.

A drawstring waist is probably the simplest way to achieve adjustability and convenience in maternity trousers, and works nicely in casual wear. For weekend comfort, and flattering casual wear, loosely cut combats are flattering on most pregnant women. Cropped trousers are also flattering when paired with a sleeveless, or bump hugging, maternity top. No matter what style of trousers a pregnant woman desires, she can likely find it with maternity alterations, and all the comfort that implies.

© Maternity Clothing.org.uk 2007.

Clothing


Grey Marl Yoga Pants
Grey Marl Yoga Pants
£15.00


Belly Band
Belly Band
£16.00


Cropped Jersey Legging
Cropped Jersey Legging
£19.00


Leggings
Leggings
£22.00


Black cotton cropped trousers
Black cotton cropped trousers
£24.00


White Crop Jersey Trousers
White Crop Jersey Trousers
£24.00


Khaki Cotton Cropped Trousers
Khaki Cotton Cropped Trousers
£24.00


White Cutwork Vest
White Cutwork Vest
£35.00


Cerise Cutwork Vest
Cerise Cutwork Vest
£35.00


Underbump Pinstripe Trousers
Underbump Pinstripe Trousers
£39.00


Wool Mix (Otis) Mens Trousers
Wool Mix (Otis) Mens Trousers
£42.00


Mens Wool Mix (Otis) Trousers
Mens Wool Mix (Otis) Trousers
£42.00


Tie Neck Top
Tie Neck Top
£45.00


Black Fold Down Jersey Trousers
Black Fold Down Jersey Trousers
£45.00


Jade 2 in 1 Top
Jade 2 in 1 Top
£46.00


Crave Maternity Scoop Neck 2 in 1 Long Sleeve Top, Jade
Crave Maternity Scoop Neck 2 in 1 Long Sleeve Top, Jade
£46.00


Crave Maternity Fold Top Jersey Trousers, Black
Crave Maternity Fold Top Jersey Trousers, Black
£48.00


Crave Maternity Longline Pintuck Shirt, Purple
Crave Maternity Longline Pintuck Shirt, Purple
£48.00


Roll-Up Trousers With Tabs
Roll-Up Trousers With Tabs
£49.00


Mens Wool Mix (Otis) Trousers
Mens Wool Mix (Otis) Trousers
£49.00


White Cotton Cropped Trousers
White Cotton Cropped Trousers
£49.00


Wool Mix (Otis) Mens Trousers
Wool Mix (Otis) Mens Trousers
£52.00


Crave Maternity Flower Top, Plum
Crave Maternity Flower Top, Plum
£55.00


Pleat Front Trouser
Pleat Front Trouser
£59.00


Slouch Linen Trousers
Slouch Linen Trousers
£59.00


Black Slouch Linen trouser
Black Slouch Linen trouser
£59.00


Neo Black Pull on Trouser
Neo Black Pull on Trouser
£65.00


Neo Black Parallel Leg Trousers
Neo Black Parallel Leg Trousers
£68.00


City Grey Straight Leg Trouser
City Grey Straight Leg Trouser
£68.00


Crave Maternity Neo Pull On Trousers, Longer Length, Black
Crave Maternity Neo Pull On Trousers, Longer Length, Black
£69.00


Crave Maternity Neo Pull On Trousers, Regular Length, Black
Crave Maternity Neo Pull On Trousers, Regular Length, Black
£69.00


Crave Maternity Skinny Trousers, Black
Crave Maternity Skinny Trousers, Black
£69.00


Crave Maternity City Straight Leg Trousers, Regular Length, Grey
Crave Maternity City Straight Leg Trousers, Regular Length, Grey
£72.00


Crave Maternity Neo Parallel Leg Trousers, Black
Crave Maternity Neo Parallel Leg Trousers, Black
£72.00


Crave Maternity Neo Tie Front Long Sleeve Jacket, Black
Crave Maternity Neo Tie Front Long Sleeve Jacket, Black
£115.00


Crave Maternity City Button Front Long Sleeve Jacket, Grey
Crave Maternity City Button Front Long Sleeve Jacket, Grey
£115.00