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Step aside, maternity jeans; there’s a new comfy pregnancy garment in town, and she’s here to stay. I’m talking about none other than the maternity legging. The stretchy, comfy, stylish alternative to pants is a mainstay in my maternity wardrobe. So consider this, in essence, my love letter to the best maternity leggings this side of the Internet.
Let’s face it: These days, no piece of clothing — for pregnancy or otherwise — is more valuable to many of us than the legging. Whether you’re wearing them while working from home, chasing the kiddos, running errands, or for their original intended purpose of working out (!), they are an asset. And when you’re pregnant, the need for comfortable and forgiving clothing that makes you look and feel good only grows (kinda like your belly). You need leggings that will work just as hard as you do. After all, you’re growing a brand new human. You deserve nothing less.
During my first pregnancy, no single item of clothing felt better on my body and was more versatile in my closet than my black maternity leggings. And as a fitness instructor on the side, I needed form and function. Now that I’m on my second pregnancy, I know exactly which pairs I need to add to my cart pronto in order to make it through all 40 weeks (and with my luck, maybe an extra one or two for good measure). These 10 pairs of maternity leggings have the SheKnows Editors’ stamp of approval — I polled our entire team of moms and rounded up only the best of the best.
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Dk Active Lunar Maternity Full Length Tight
Image Credit: Dk Active Comfort is vital during your pregnancy. Thankfully, there are tons of options when it comes to cozy, stretchy leggings that don’t sacrifice style. This buttery soft pair is high-waisted and offers a great fit. The pants are full length and have a soft bamboo elastic that is wrapped in a soft band that doesn’t irritate the skin on your stomach.
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Crossover Panel Active Maternity Leggings
Image Credit: Ingrid & Isabel™ Whether you’re actually being active in these leggings or just slouching on the couch (hey, we’re not here to judge!), they’re the perfect pair. Designed to give gentle back support as your belly grows, they can be worn up over the belly or folded down.
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The Ultra Soft Before, During And After Legging
Image Credit: Hatch Meghan Markle’s go-to maternity brand, Hatch, shows how well they’ve perfected their craft with the aptly named Before, During And After Legging. No squeezy compression here; just soft support that can stretch all the way up over the belly or be rolled down for postpartum wear (and it’s C-section friendly, too!).
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Motherhood Maternity Essential Stretch Maternity Leggings
Image Credit: Motherhood Maternity. This pair of Essential Stretch Maternity Leggings from Motherhood Maternity are a full-panel style that can also fold down and be worn under the belly. So no matter your preference (and especially if that preference changes throughout your pregnancy), this pair has you covered.
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Mamasana Live In Maternity Ankle Leggings
Image Credit: Zella Stretchy and supportive, and made from moisture-wicking Zeltek fabric, the Mamasana Live In maternity leggings by Zella are highly rated: “These are saving my life right now,” raved one reviewer.
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Lululemon Align Legging
Image Credit: Lululemon. I’m not sure what kind of sorcery goes into the Lululemon Align Legging, but somehow their team of legging engineers managed to create a fabric that feels soft, fits at every stage of pregnancy and still manages to hold its shape post-pregnancy. While reviewers often recommend going down one size in the Align Legging, if you’re buying these as a maternity legging I advise sticking to your normal size.
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Beyond Yoga Spacedye Love the Bump Maternity Legging
Image Credit: Beyond Yoga. Beyond Yoga’s Spacedye line has a amassed a cult-like following, and for good reason! The crazy soft material feels like a second skin that supports you through even your toughest workouts. And with their Love the Bump Maternity Legging, us preggos can get keep wearing our favorite leggings without missing a beat.
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Old Navy Maternity Leggings
Image Credit: Old Navy. When it comes to maternity clothing that doesn’t break the bank, you better be shopping at Old Navy. Their selection of budget-friendly everyday basics (and some more stylish upgrades!) are a must-shop for every expectant mama. The comfy jersey fabric on these leggings is best suited for running errands or chasing your other kids around the house.
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Spanx Faux Leather Maternity Legging
Image Credit: Spanx. The Oprah-beloved Spanx Legging has maternity styles, which means dreams really do come true. These faux leather beauties will keep your fashion game and your comfort game strong. And the best part? They’re available up to size 3X.
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Maternity GapFit Full Panel Leggings
Image Credit: Gap. Perhaps the most important quality in a legging — whether you’re pregnant or not — is that it not be see-through when you bend over or sqat (and yes, picking up after your toddler counts as a workout in our book). On that count, and many more, these maternity leggings from GapFit have you covered. Their full-panel blackout leggings come in solid colors as well as fun prints so you can mix it up during your workout and when lounging around your home.
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Foucome Women’s Maternity Leggings
Image Credit: Foucome. These soft and comfortable leggings are perfect for wearing around the house, but can also be dressed up should you need to venture out and about. They have a hidden button in the waistline so you can adjust the size and fit as your bump grows throughout your pregnancy.
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