Oh, maternity jeans. Is there anything more necessary in the world when youโ€™re pregnant?

Throughout both my pregnancies, finding a comfortable and flattering pair became my search for the Holy Grail . In most cases, though, they were too stiff, too baggy or too saggyโ€”and even when I would think I had found a winner, within a few months my body would change and they wouldnโ€™t fit anymore.

More often than not, I found myself tossing the jeans back into the drawer in a crumpled heap and reaching for my favorite, tried-and-true maternity leggings instead.

Because, if I can be honest for a second? Leggings just get it in a way jeans usually donโ€™t. They stretch without sagging while also holding you where you need support.They didnโ€™t pinch or ride up, and they were ready for whatever new curves my rapidly changing body could throw at them.

Jeans? They just couldnโ€™t keep up. Until I found the Butter Jeans from 1822 Denim .



1822 Denim Butter Maternity Jeans

1822 Denim Butter Ankle Skinny Jeans

How do I begin to explain the magic of these jeans? First, letโ€™s talk about the softness. Itโ€™s a pretty bold claim for any kind of denim to call itself โ€œbutter,โ€ but this pair truly delivers. Soft and flexible with plenty of stretch, these jeans understand exactly what you need during pregnancy with a fit that feels exactly like your favorite pair of leggings. And did I mention the belly band? Silky soft, the band lays flat and holds your growing belly through every trimester (and even provides the extra support you need postpartum).

What I really love, though, is that they look like any regular pair of jeans from the waist down. The stylish ankle crop means I can wear them through any season, and the dark blue hue works for everything from running errands to a casual date night.

Theyโ€™re almost good enough to make me toss my maternity leggings forever (almost).

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