My body has decided to hold onto those 5-10 breast feeding pounds as saddlebags on my thighs. I'm ok with that, I'm eating healthy, exercising and trust that my body needs those extra pounds as a safety cushion for LO right now. But I'd like to buy some real pants and I can't find any that are remotely flattering. I've tried on 40 or so pants in the last two days but nothing looks better than my maternity pants (not a high bar here). I showed DH my top contenders and he agreed.

Do you have any suggestions for an a lady with ample thighs? Or strategies for shopping? How long is it socially acceptable to wear maternity pants?