There’s no need to stuff ourselves into those old-school, belly-squeezing, big-panelled maternity jeans and if you’ve already tried Joanna Track’s favourites, read on to find the five next best…
IO Jeans
Aggressive salespeople swear we can wear certain maternity items after our pregnancy (cankles not included). But with these jeans, we’re in total agreement.
Isabella Oliver IO jeans; available at www.isabellaoliver.com; $180
7 For All Mankind
Bring back your stilettos, ’cause these babies won’t stand for Crocs.
7 For All Mankind; available at www.viematernity.com; $259
70’s Maternity Jeans
Proving we can still look great when pregnant, we’re setting ourselves apart from the crowd with these raw blue wide-leg jeans.
Boob B 70’s Maternity jeans; available at www.evymama.ca; $245
Mama J Maternity Jeans
These are higher in the back (to avoid unnecessary cleavage), lower in the front (so your baby can let it all hang out) and have adjustable elastic side panels (to accommodate our ever-evolving shape) proving this designer might have thought of everything.
Mama J Maternity Jeans by J Brand; available at www.gingerbreadmonkeys.com; $90 and up
Real-Waist Trouser Jeans
Comfortable, flattering, dark-rinse maternity jeans for less than $50? We’re pretty sure you’re wearing them right now, aren’t you?
Old Navy Real-Waist trouser jeans; retailers listed online at www.oldnavy.ca; $42.50