https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 02:45:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2614815 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:43:34 +0000 ValentineMommy 2614815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Jag pull-on jeans. They're seriously amazing.</p> <p>There is no zipper in the front. They pull on like maternity jeans, but the "panel" part is actually elasticized jean material. They smooth out my mommy pooch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2614783 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:18:32 +0000 LindsayLou 2614783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nana87: Same! My butt is tiny, and my midsection is squishy and loose after pregnancy, but my thighs are slimmer from chasing around my toddler. Loft modern skinny jeans are my current favorite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2614755 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:53:41 +0000 mrsjd 2614755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My waist is not where I carry the bulk of my extra weight but I do love a high waisted jean because I think it's the most flattering for my shape. I just want to plug Gap 1969 jeans in the higher rise. I think they're great and they go on sale all the time. Mine fit through like 16-17 weeks pregnant so I think they're pretty stretchy and forgiving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2614754 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:53:34 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2614754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wit &amp; Wisdom brand at Nordstrom, the 'ab-solution' style might be really good for this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2614730 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:32:31 +0000 skipra 2614730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd: I had the opposite problem with the side panel maternity pants as @PinkElephant. Mine kept falling down until recently and I'm due in 2 weeks! So it's not necessarily a vanity thing not to wear them anyway :wink:<br /> I was checking for suggestions more than being able to offer any. I will need new post partum jeans because the last pair I bought are worn out. They were Express and low rise so probably not what you are looking for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2614720 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:09:39 +0000 PinkElephant 2614720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd: What can I say, I have no shame! :) I definitely wore a pair of elastic waist jeggings (OMG fashion crime) for way longer than was appropriate after DD2 was born...but hey, they looked cute in the butt/legs and the my shirts always covered the waist, so I figured OH WELL! :) :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2614719 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:06:22 +0000 runnerd 2614719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: hahaha love your disclaimers! yea my self-esteem is too sensitive to have maternity jeans as the long term solution but I totally get what you are saying 😂😜 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2614714 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 11:45:31 +0000 looch 2614714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you don't want to go maternity but want a panel, look into the Jag brand pull on jeans. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613935 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:52:14 +0000 Boogs 2613935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a single pair of jeans I love, but have a similar problem to yours because I carry my weight in my midsection. Following in hopes someone knows of a miracle pair. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613730 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 23:05:36 +0000 FannyMae 2613730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been battling this problem since forever - I have a flat butt, wide hips and a belly. All the jeggings stretchy jeans fit horribly, slip down and aren't flattering on me. My current find is a bit out of the ordinary - Levis men's 510 skinny fit jeans! I honestly suggest trying them on, the are a slim skinny leg (not stuck to your leg), they have 98%cotton 2% elastane so are nice and firm, and look like a great girlfriend/boyfriend when cuffed at the ankle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613719 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 22:07:28 +0000 PinkElephant 2613719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't hate me for this suggestion, but would you consider the "hidden"/"side panel" style of maternity jeans that have heavy duty elastic where the pockets should be? They give more at the waist than typical jeans would, allowing them to stretch, say, a size...but the legs/tush/other parts where you don't need to size up would still fit the same. As long as you're not wearing midi/crop tops with them, no one would be the wiser to the pockets...I feel like they'd also prevent the gap at the back that sometimes happens when you're on the floor with a LO and your jeans don't fit as well as you'd like them to (*speaking with experience on that one, haha*).</p> <p>I found them to be great for the earlier parts of my pregnancy when I was bloated with a little extra weight around the waist rather than having an actual bump, and I am envisioning my pairs of jeans like this becoming a post-baby staple. Honestly, I don't think I'll be embarrassed to wear them, even if I do get "caught", though I don't imagine I will - they're pretty discrete!</p> <p>I do TOTALLY understand that some people absolutely would never want to wear maternity clothes postpartum, so please don't take offense if you hate the idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613700 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 21:17:24 +0000 nana87 2613700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a tiny tiny butt so def have this problem! I like Loft's modern skinny jeans </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613617 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:30:19 +0000 starlitsky 2613617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Jeggings are the only jeans that work on my apple body. :silly: </p> <p>I got this pair from the Nordstrom anniversary sale that I've been living in postpartum:</p> <p><a href="http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/lysse-denim-leggings/4089752?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=INDIGO" rel="nofollow">http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/lysse-denim-leggings/4089752?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=INDIGO</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613605 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:03:32 +0000 Littlebit7 2613605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The new higher rise gap jeans are amazing. Also it's a pretty easy and inexpensive alteration to take in a waist/have a seam put in on jeans as long as you don't mind seeing a seam. A friend from grad school taught me that. She had an impossibly tiny waist and big gun thighs and booty. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613558 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:19:43 +0000 MrsBrewer 2613558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do high rise jeans accentuate the "mama pooch"?? I definitely have one and I feel like if I wear high rise jeans, and a somewhat not 100% flowy top, I feel like a mom from the 80's.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613555 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:06:20 +0000 LuLu Mom 2613555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>KanCan high rise jeans...they are glorious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613551 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:54:52 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2613551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Eddie Bauer jeans. But for Post partum I find old navy jeans to have a lot of stretch and run big in the waiste. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613531 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:15:42 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2613531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have this problem too :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613527 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:07:43 +0000 Charm54 2613527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like ON Curvy Jeans and Hue jeggings </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613525 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:05:53 +0000 runnerd 2613525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: everything that @LomaLinda: said about low rise jeans :)</p> <p>Most of mine are mid-rise, probably need to find high rise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613522 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:02:33 +0000 LomaLinda 2613522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same here. I haven't found a pair of jeans I "love," but I am happiest wearing high-rise jeans. They contain my waist area and don't fall down. My low rise jeans made me feel so gross with the muffin top and falling down, and my mid rise jeans are so uncomfortable cutting into my belly. I've found high rise jeans at target, old navy and Jc Penny. I just have to try on a bunch of styles and sizes to find something that fits decently. So I'd recommend having plenty of time to shop and try on and searching for the high rise styles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613518 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:57:09 +0000 snowjewelz 2613518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only been wearing jeggings :silly: </p> <p>I love the Hue brand; they are thick, have back pockets so they're not super legging like. </p> <p>Or wear maternity jeans :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613511 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:44:26 +0000 Mrsbells 2613511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd: have you tried a lower waist pair? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613498 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:31:57 +0000 avivoca 2613498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never found the holy grail of jeans, but if I do, I'll let you know! I end up having to have mine altered. I'm trying to learn how to do it myself so I can at least save some money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613497 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:31:54 +0000 Adira 2613497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, I have this problem too. The closest I've come to a good pair of jeans is the American Eagle Hi-Rise ones (specifically flare for me since I have wide hips I need to balance out). They aren't perfect, but they come close! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jeans-when-you-carry-your-extra-weight-in-waist#post-2613485 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:14:45 +0000 runnerd 2613485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I carry extra weight on my waist, so the correct fit for my thighs and butt tends to run a size smaller than my waist - so I always battle baggy butt jeans! Anyone else with this problem? What's your perfect fit/brand jeans? </p>