Whilst we are by no means suggesting that you break up with your trusty maternity activewear leggings altogether, adding a few pairs of maternity trousers to your pregnancy wardrobe will help you keep things fresh. Here at GLAMOUR, we are all about shopping wisely with sustainability front of mind, which is why we implore you to invest in items you’ll love enough to wear repeatedly over the next nine months.
Swayed by the power of maternity trousers? We’ve curated an edit of the very best maternity trousers, including everything from a pair of under the bump jacquard flare trousers perfect for a babymoon, to kick flare trousers ideal for running errands day-to-day. Ultimately, our edit proves maternity wear doesn’t have to be basic.
How we test the best maternity trousers:
Our editors tried a plethora of maternity trousers throughout every trimester of their pregnancies and marked them on style, comfort and longevity. Whilst we quickly grew out of some of the more purse-friendly offerings, we did find plenty that lasted right until our due dates and beyond (because every new mum knows your body can take months to readjust to its pre-pregnancy shape).
Trousers designed for mums-to-be tend to fall into two styles – they’re either designed with a thick band, usually made from a jersey fabric that covers (and stretches over) your stomach, or they’re cut to sit below the bump with an elasticated waistband. Comfort preferences aside, we found that maternity pants with a band looked best teamed with a long-line top or jumper to cover it, while those that sit below the bump looked great with a (stretchy) bodysuit or fitted top.
PSA: Some of the styles you’ll find below aren’t strictly maternity, either. Néamh has made a conscious effort to mainly invest in normal/mainline collection pieces that will work with her bump – i.e. items with a lot of stretch – that she can continue wearing after the baby comes, in a bid to be less wasteful. So smart.
