Advice about maternity trousers

[bakingmad83]

Hi ladies, just looking for a bit of advice thanks.

I'm only 10 weeks with my first and haven't put on any weight yet, but my normal trousers are already feeling uncomfortable. I suppose I am quite bloated at times, but even when I'm not, my trousers still feel quite tight. I'm not sure whether it's too early for maternity trousers though?

I haven't tried any on yet, as where we live is rural and was hoping to buy online. Alternatively, I was wondering about just getting some looser fit trousers like yoga pants, as luckily I work from home, so don't need to be smart during the week.

Any advice would be appreciated thanks :)

Twinkle but didn't they just fit like normal jeans with a massive baggy elastic bit at the front which showed under clothing? That was my experience (and tbh most of my RL mates laughed and said "yep" about that!) when I bought about week 14? I'm wearing them now at 26 weeks but they just didn't look right without a proper bump.

I have a pair of smart black under the bump maternity trousers from seraphine. I bought them for my last pregnancy and tried them on today at 10 weeks, and they fit on the tightest setting already.

Mothercare leggings and Top Shop Leigh.

That is all

... And yy to pp who said there's feck all in the shops.

Online is where you need to be.

Thanks squizita and twinklestar for those lists of ideas :)

I was just the same couldn't do my jeans up at 9 weeks. It did feel early to buy but what can you do if you need them you need them! I got new look underbump jeans at first. They were fine and cheap and I was grateful for the comfort. I got some Gap ones a few weeks later, which were a better fit but more pricey.

I work from home too. I'm now 22 weeks and can't recommend Mothercare's yoga pants enough. They are fantastic. I only discovered these later but they're the most comfortable thing I've ever owned!! www.mothercare.com/Blooming-Marvellous-Yoga-Pants/LU1172,default,pd.html?dwvar_LU1172_color=Navy

Squiz I found the under bump jeans were fine; over the bump didn't fit properly till about 6 months in.

Def agree with buying online and get delivered to your nearest store which is free.

Thanks Londonjen, from the description those yoga pants sound lovely :)

I'd forgotten delivery to store was free, so thanks for the reminder twinklestar!

I'm 16 weeks and I've just bought some Gap trousers with the demipanel which are very comfy. I also bought a long skirt with a fold over top but that's too loose at the moment although I think it will be nice when I have a proper bump. Otherwise I'm still just about in my larger normal trousers, with the addition of a safety pin and slightly longer tops. I need to have a good online shop today!

This is a good website for 'basics' in plain colours you only want to spend £10-15 on. I have their leggings, which are really good and a couple of dresses (useful on warm days). Their sizing is reasonably generous, buy your usual size, nothing bigger: www.purpless.co.uk/

Thanks for the link squizita, I'm liking the prices :)