"Along with pregnancy comes a drastically changing body size and wardrobe to match. It can be overwhelming to buy new clothes in varying sizes during pregnancy (I did not anticipate that even my maternity clothes would become too tight, but late into the third trimester, that day did come). The need for new sizing doesn’t change once the baby comes out. Then, there is the fourth trimester and the weeks, months, and sometimes years of your body settling into its new normal. During all of these different phases, there was one item I could always turn to: the lululemon Align Leggings.
I knew that it was necessary to invest in a few items to accommodate my ever changing body size, but I didn’t want to go overboard, buying clothes that would only fit for a few months. So when I found a pair of leggings that would fit at one week pregnant, 40 weeks pregnant, and also postpartum, I knew they’d become my ultimate wardrobe staple.
Align leggings are not technically maternity leggings, but thanks to a super high waist, they do the trick. The material is buttery soft, they are incredibly comfortable, and they stretch to fit even that 40-week belly (at least they did in my case, and I definitely gained more than the recommended 25-35 pounds). Read on for why Align leggings are my first recommendation when I find out a friend is expecting.
lululemon Align Leggings for Pregnancy
I purchased my first pair of Align leggings during my first trimester. I barely had a bump but was preparing for what was ahead. I continued to wear my Aligns all the way up until my due date. By 40 weeks, they did slide down my belly a bit, but they were still my legging of choice.
In fact, when I woke up in the middle of the night and realized my water broke, I put on my Align leggings for the trip to the hospital. Since I wasn’t in active labor, my nurse said I could keep my current outfit on for a while. I ended up laboring for many hours in my leggings until I was ready for an epidural and finally changed into the hospital gown. And then once home from the hospital, I lounged around in my Aligns daily (don’t worry, I washed them after their visit to the hospital!). Thanks to the super high waist, they are also a great option for breastfeeding in public. Even today at eight months postpartum, Aligns are still my favorite leggings. If that isn’t a convincing testimonial, I don’t know what is!
Whenever anyone asks what leggings are best for pregnancy, Aligns are always my first answer. Pregnancy and postpartum body changes can be uncomfortable on many levels, and if there’s a product out there that can make you feel just a bit more relaxed and more like yourself, that’s reason enough to make a purchase. It’s a really nice bonus that you can continue to wear these, pregnant belly or not.
Source: Amanda Shapin Michelson
The Details
There are plenty of maternity leggings to choose from, and at $98, these are on the higher end. However, when considering cost per wear, Aligns are a runaway winner for me. As far as sizing goes, Align Leggings fit true to size and your regular size will likely stretch enough to accommodate your bump. If you’re between sizes, opt for the larger size.
With more than 20 colors and patterns to choose from and three available lengths, there is a pair of Align leggings for everyone. You can opt for a classic black, or try out a fun seasonal hue to add some color into your maternity wardrobe. lululemon has also recently expanded their size range, so you can now purchase Align leggings in sizes 0-20.
Align products are perhaps most well known for their buttery soft and weightless Nulu fabric, which you truly have to feel to believe. Throughout any uncomfortableness you might be feeling during pregnancy, you can trust that your Align leggings will always have you feeling your best.
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