Maternity clothing gets such a bad reputation for providing shapeless, trend-less, and overall unflattering selection of clothing for the women who wear them. While this isn’t completely unfounded, we’ve found that more often than not, it’s all about where you shop. To that end, we spoke with maternity shopping destination Tilden about hunting down the perfect denim.
While the retailer does carry maternity denim, the brand says it feels “like it’s the only category that doesn’t have a viable workaround come late second and third trimester for moms,” but it's working on fixing that. “While 100% of moms we surveyed expressed varying degrees of dissatisfaction with their maternity wear broadly (ranging from ‘necessary evil’ to ‘wanted to burn it’), over 90% of them reported buying maternity denim by their third trimester, with the majority converting in month five,” says Tilden.
Especially for expectant mothers who approach pregnancy style in less literal ways, denim is continually the one item that proves to be a necessity at some point during the pregnancy. From the coolest boyfriend jeans to trend-forward cropped flare pairs, this is our definitive guide to the denim you’ll wear during these special nine months (and possibly after).
Keep reading to shop the best maternity jeans on the internet right now.
1. Hatch x Current Elliott The New Boyfriend Jeans
Stylist Angela Fink says she only owned two traditionally maternity-specific pieces throughout her pregnancy, which both happened to be from the Current/Elliott collaboration with Hatch.
2. 7 for All Mankind Secret Fit Belly B(Air) Ankle Skinny Maternity Jeans
One customer described this pair as “super cute and stylish, really stretchy but not baggy, fits to size. Will definitely be wearing these even when I’m not pregnant, incredibly comfortable!”
3. DL1961 Emma Maternity Jean
Tilden tells us that it can’t keep these in stock. “They’re updated and fun with a proprietary modal-based fabric that celebs like Jessica Alba love.”
4. Asos Maternity Kimmi Shrunken Boyfriend Jeans in Misty Wash
Every stylish mother knows that a pair of boyfriend jeans is a comfortable must.
5. Old Navy Maternity Premium Full Panel Rockstar Jeans
The full panel will be so key for the latter months of your pregnancy.
6. Rag & Bone Maternity Skinny Jeans
Go for a dark wash that will always look polished.
7. Paige Skyline Skinny Maternity Jeans
These jeans are dubbed "Skyline" because they make your legs look miles long.
8. Asos Maternity Ridley High-Waist Skinny Jeans In Optic White with Under the Bump Waistband
Yes, you can still wear white jeans during your pregnancy. Here's how.
9. James Jeans Kalista Maternity Cropped Flare Jeans
Cropped denim flares make any look a touch more forward.
10. DL1961 Florence Maternity Skinny Jeans
Swap these in place of your go-to skinny jeans while expecting.
11. Warp + Weft JFK Plus Maternity Jeans
Because you can never have too many black jeans.
12. Asos Maternity Kimmi Shrunken Boyfriend Jeans
The step hem on this pair looks perfect with a classic heel.
13. Uniqlo Maternity Ultra Stretch Jeans
Your favorite store for basics is also a major destination for maternity clothing.
14. Asos Design Maternity Farleigh High-Waist Straight Leg Jeans
The perfect pair of everyday jeans.
15. Asos Design Maternity Egerton Rigid Cropped Flare Jeans
The frayed edge adds a cool edge to any look.
16. Madewell Maternity Skinny Jeans
Madewell's denim is a personal favorite.
17. Good American Good Mama The Home Stretch Maternity Skinny Jeans
The 2% elastane stretch in these jeans is key.
18. Citizens of Humanity Maternity Avedon Ankle Jeans
This cropped pair is the perfect way to showcase your shoes.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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