Keeping up jeans when you can't wear a belt...

[PurplePidjin]

Please help me, my lily-white arse is at risk of full display to the unsuspecting general public

Since last year, I've lost 2 of the 2.5-3 stone i was aiming to. 3 months ago i found out I'm pg, so the planned new wardrobe has gone on hold (plus dp and i were made redundant 4 times in 6 months between us so cash is a bit tight!) I'm trying to make do with what I've got until i can shop for maternity wear - right now i don't have enough of a bump to be able to tell what will fit.

My size 12 stuff is out, too tight. I have 1 pair of size 14 Gap straight jeans that just about do up but dig a bit if sitting for long periods. I have a pair of immensely comfortable Ted Bakers in a 14 which slide down when walking - I'm currently wearing a bump band (size 8 boob tube that was cheap in Peacocks, there's not a lot of choice locally!) underneath which helps a bit and at least covers my crack when i walk/bend!

What are my options, please? I need to get through July on no spare cash, then our finances will have stabilised and i'll have a bump to put in maternity stuff. I can't face frocks and tights/leggings every day, I'm a scruff!!

[dontrunwithscissors]

I used to get a strong hairband and loop it back on itself through the button hole and then wrap the other end around the button. (Not sure of the best way to describe it.) Then I used a belly band and long tops. Sorry, that's the only thing I can think of - not sure it will work for you.

[PurplePidjin]

I shall give it a try, thank you, at least that means i can wear my hard-won size 12 skinnies :o

[BikeRunSki]

I had a pair of these when I was in a similar situation. Was stop gap whilst I waited to fill mat clothes, but ordinary clothes too small.
I had white ones and wore them under my top. I am not a clown or a banker. Having a wee was a bit of a faff, but bump filled maternity trousers properly in a few weeks.

[PurplePidjin]

Might just try that, BikeRunSki :o

If I put the band over, won't it look stupid peeking out from my tee shirt??

[LazyDoll]

I used to loop thin scarves through my belt loops and tie as tight as required - bit of a pain when going to the loo but a good interim measure!

[NoGoodNamesLeft]

I had a stretchy elastic belt. It was a pain in the arse, but it did the trick.