Petite Maternity Jeans

Why Buy Petite Maternity Jeans?

Many women don't take the time to find petite sized maternity jeans. They may figure that these clothes are only temporary, right? However, if you are uncomfortable in clothing that does not fit properly, you might end up buying more clothes than you need in search of a better fit. Or, if your pants are too long, you may trip and fall. It's better to buy pants that fit than to possibly harm yourself or your baby.

Another reason to seek out petite jeans is because you want to feel stylish and fashionable. You do not want to walk around in oversized clothing that hides the rest of your figure.

Finally, you will not automatically bounce back into your pre-pregnancy size. As you gradually slim down, you'll want petite maternity jeans because they will fit your changing size better than average size jeans that are all ready ill-suited to your frame.

Fitting Jeans to Your Shape

When you shop for your maternity jeans, keep in mind the styles that all ready look good on you. Tapered legs may make you look shorter, while extreme flares can also shorten the leg. A slim boot cut or straight leg jean can provide the right fit without bagging off your legs.

As you try on petite maternity jeans, watch for pocket placement. Make sure that the back pockets do not fall too far below your butt and that the back does not bunch. Look for jeans with higher set back pockets or no pockets.

Petite jeans also tend to vary in lengths. For most designers, petite runs around a 29 or 29 ½ inch inseam. For others, 28 or even 30 can be the inseam. Try to find one that is closest to your original inseam. Having the wrong inseam can sometimes cause the crotch to hang down excessively, making them look odd when you walk.

If the maternity store you are shopping in offers a strap on belly, use it. This way, you can buy jeans that should fit throughout most of your pregnancy. Petite women who are also short-waisted do not have a lot of room for the baby to stretch out, so you may end up with a round tummy. Account for this if you fall into that category.

Where to Buy Petite Jeans

Having a few stores in mind before heading out on a shopping trip is a good idea to make it go more smoothly. Or, order your jeans online to avoid a lengthy day at the mall or running around town.

Jeans to consider trying include:

• Petite Crosshatch Bootflare Jean—Found at Mom’s Maternity, this jean comes in a 29 inch inseam and offers sizes 4-18.
• Petite Maternity Adjustable Tab Jeans—These JCPenny jeans offer a tab along the waistline to accommodate you during all three trimesters and post-partum.
• Mimi Essentials Dark Wash Short Length—These jeans at Mimi Maternity offer 5-pocket styling and a mid-rise belly for comfort.

In addition, you can also check auction sites like eBay to find deals on gently used jeans. Local department stores’ maternity sections may also carry a wide selection of jean sizes. Garage sales and local charity drives are other good ideas, but you will probably have to search quite a bit to find the right size.