When pregnant, it can be a Herculean effort to try and accentuate your growing bump (which is why you should check out our expert-backed guide to the best maternity clothing brands).
Aside from finding clothes that flatter your round tummy, though, it’s important to ensure the styles you choose are comfortable.
Sure, you can choose a flowy Amazon dress that has some give (pro tip: size up). Or, you can opt for one of the best maternity leggings we rounded up below.
From leather to fleece-lined, our top-tier recommendations prove that maternity wear can be fab instead of drab — and we’re sending this piece to just about every expecting mama we know.
Ahead, you’ll find top-rated picks (that are adored by moms in the reviews section) from Amazon and Beyond Yoga, but rest assured there are other retailers available to cherry-pick your favorites.
While shopping, be sure to browse our roundup to the best maternity swimsuits, too, ahead of your next vacation.
1. Motherhood Maternity Essential Stretch Belly Leggings, $12 to $20
With more than 23,000 rave reviews — and counting — the Motherhood Maternity Essential Stretch Belly Leggings are the less-than-$25 grab worth making if you’re expecting. Its cotton and spandex coupling offers both stretch and support, with one reviewer proclaiming, “they’re so stretchy and comfy!”
More, Motherhood Maternity ranks up top as one of our favorite maternity clothing brands.
2. Enerful Maternity Leggings with Pockets, $21
If you’re looking to swipe a pair of maternity leggings with pockets, add the Enerful Maternity Leggings with Pockets to your shopping cart. As another Amazon item for less than $25, this best-selling pair boasts nearly 3,000 positive reviews for having a “buttery soft material” and being “high quality.”
3. BLANQI Everyday Maternity Belly Support Leggings, $64 to $74
BLANQI is a top-searched-for brand, as far as maternity leggings go, and its Everyday Maternity Belly Support Leggings are a splurge worth making. With more than 100 positive ratings on Nordstrom, you’ll enjoy its marshmallow-soft and breathable design, made with a built-in, seam-free belly panel.
Not only are its color varieties great but you’ll appreciate its “second-skin feel,” according to one reviewer.
4. Nike One High-Waisted Maternity Leggings, $62
Shop the Nike One High-Waisted Maternity Leggings if you’re an (expecting) mama on the move who wants to feel ultra-supported. These leggings won’t budge on your bump, thanks to its zonal fabric and fold-down waistband when you want to kick back and relax. Plus, reviewers like it for supporting them before, during and after pregnancy.
What’s more, Nike is one of the most size-inclusive brands, with this pair spanning from XS Short to 2XL Tall sizing.
5. Isabel Maternity by Ingrid & Isabel Over-Belly Active Maternity Leggings, $35
With nearly 450 applauding reviews, the Isabel Maternity by Ingrid & Isabel Over-Belly Active Maternity Leggings are one of Target’s top-sellers. Its affordable price point and match-all design make them comfortable for all-day wear, too, with one reviewer saying, “they’re simply amazing!” and another writing, “they’re so soft, stretchy and stay all day!”
6. Beyond Yoga Spacedye Love the Bump Midi Maternity Legging, $108
Meet Beyond Yoga, one of our most recommended brands for maternity leggings for its unique hues, inclusive sizing and comfortable fit. Though a splurge, its Spacedye Love the Bump Midi Maternity Legging is cherished by nearly 250 mamas-to-be, namely for this statement: “I’m going to live in them.”
Even better, the brand’s leggings can be worn either over your baby bump or under, making them one of the most versatile.
7. Fabletics Shine High-Waisted Maternity Legging, $27 (member pricing) or $90
Shop the Fabletics Shine High-Waisted Maternity Legging is a sporty, feel-good option that not only has a unique color but has a well-made fit. Impressively, they’re available in regular, short and tall sizing, spanning from XXS to 4X.
One reviewer notes, “These were the best when I was pregnant! Wore them all the time!”
8. Oh! Mama Maternity Leggings, $13
For a budget-friendly pair, the Oh! Mama Maternity Leggings are less than $15 at Walmart and bottoms you can’t go wrong with. Eight hundred reviewers feel the same, with one cheerful mama-to-be saying, “These leggings are perfect! They are warm and go over my belly.”
9. Spanx Mama Faux Leather Leggings, $110
Pregnancy never looked so good. With the Spanx Mama Faux Leather Leggings, there’s a whole layer of chic to your baby bump, thanks to its on-trend design, ultra-supportive fit and versatile styling — before, during and after pregnancy.
Plus, they’re void of a center seam (yay, no camel toe!) and one reviewer even writes, “I’ve had a hard time feeling good in clothing with my growing belly but these fit amazing and make me feel great!“
10. HATCH The Ultimate Before, During & After Legging, $98
Just shy of $100, HATCH’s The Ultimate Before, During & After Legging has a unique checkered design, though comes in solid-toned options if you so choose. Most of all, you’ll love its moisture-wicking, bamboo-blend and Oeko-Tex certified + C-section friendly (in other words, no rubbing) design.
One reviewer notes, “I’ve never been a leggings girl but the quality on these is amazing. They have a compression feature that doesn’t feel suffocating and the pattern of the leggings is flattering and comfortable. I’m obsessed!“
11. A Pea in the Pod Luxe Essentials Secret Fit Belly Maternity Leggings, $48
With a similar under-belly ‘V’ design — similar to maternity jeans — A Pea in the Pod has the most comfortable Luxe Essentials Secret Fit Belly Maternity Leggings up for grabs, just shy of $50. They’re not see-through, boast a seamless stretch maternity panel that grows with your belly and a classic fit.
Not to mention, they’re one of the best to pair with a nursing bra.
12. Kindred Bravely Louisa Maternity & Postpartum Support Leggings, $45, original price: $90
Now on sale as a last-chance offer, the Kindred Bravely Louisa Maternity & Postpartum Support Leggings are 50% off and come in a gorgeous blue color, along with others. Most of all, its comfortable yet supportive fit makes it a great value for your hard-earned coin.
One reviewer writes, “I love the pocket on the side and the fold-over waistband allows for lots of different options to wear.” Another says, “These are so comfortable!“
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