The Jean-ius of Citizens

Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Garner, Sarah Michelle Gellar & Naomi Watts are just a few of the Hollywood crowd who love Citizen's of Humanity maternity jeans. Denim fan Jennifer Garner was spotted on numerous occasions wearing Citizen's Kelly boot cut Known for their superior fit and ultra soft comfortable denim Citizens maternity are customisations of their mainline collections, meaning never having to give up your favourite brand of jeans just because you're pregnant :)
The classic styles are so versatile and JUST IN at mama-la-mode are the Kelly Boot Cut maternity jeans in a Light Blue Spring Wash - get yours now to transition you and your wardrobe seamlessly in style through to Spring & Summer. \

Paige Perfect new 'invisible maternity' jeans

The perfect fit bootcut maternity jeans have just arrived courtesy of Paige Maternity!

Based on the great fit and flattering leg of our ever popular Laurel Canyon's, the new Westbourne's feature invisible under-bump elastic side adjusters, for you and your baby to adapt the waisband to fit as you grow, without a hint of maternity jeans to be seen! Making it the jean style for post- maternity without feeling like you're still in maternity clothes.

Also back in stock and great for this in-between winter weather are Benedict Black Maternity Cords - super soft, comfy & chic. Plus we have more Skinny Willow's in rich Indigo, and the classic Paige Laurel Canyon Bootcut in the smart dark McKinley wash from sizes 26- 34.

Designer Maternity Jeans,

Good news for expecting mums in need of must have winter essentials for this miserable weather - a good pair of maternity jeans ! At mama-la-mode we've have just received more of our most popular jean the Laurel Canyon by Paige in our classic smart dark denim McKinley wash. Avilable from a size 26 to 34 waist, they feature a stretchy overbump band to keep you warm and snug without anyone knowing they are matrnity jeans.

We also have more Black Benedict Maternity Cords by Paige, which are super soft to touch, and great for every day comfort. Plus more of the ever popular Willow Skinny Maternity Jeans in a rich Indigo hue.

Designer Maternity Jeans are pricey, BUT so worthwhile, as the highstreet options just don't measure up, (either falling down or to pieces after a few wears does not make for a happy maternity wardrobe staple), and if you're going to wear them every day, then the extra pennies are totally worth spending on you and your feel good factor :)

Denim Designer Paige Adams-Geller's guide to perfect maternity jeans

In an interview with Celebrity-Babies.com denim designer Paige Adams-Geller discussed her range of designer maternity jeans and why finding the perfect pair of maternity jeans is a necessity during pregnancy. After years working as the denim industry’s top fit model, she cleverly decided to use her expertise and launch her own line of “perfect fitting jeans” — Paige Premium Denim.

Asked about why she chose to extend her denim range into maternity Gellar replied: "We were approached to do it, and I thought it was a perfect progression of the brand, since I’m into fit and making women feel good about themselves. Plus, I wanted to do maternity differently than my competitors. I wanted to make sure the jeans fit perfectly! I’d put a fake baby belly on my tummy, fit the jeans on, and think about how my hips would expand. I cross-fit on pregnant friends, by making the jeans in their size, then having them come in to try them on. That way, they’ve not just been fitted by someone wearing a fake belly, but by real pregnant women, too! I’m testing out new waistbands now. I have a friend who’s currently 7 months pregnant, so she’ll be my latest fit model. I haven’t been pregnant myself, so I don’t know the discomforts and changes associated with pregnancy, but it’s nice to know that I can have friends who will come in and give me the truth!"

Asked about the best selling maternity styles - The two most popular Paige maternity styles right now are the Laurel Canyon in the McKinley wash and the Westbourne also in the McKinley wash. I think people love these styles because they can wear them to work or out, and they can dress them up or down. They’re comfortable, but they’re made of a poly blend so they also hold you in. So they feel almost like a girdle, but comfier because they’re stretchy!

Paige’s Top Five Tips For Buying Maternity Jeans
Consider your style needs. First, decide if you want something comfy to wear on a daily basis or something hot and sexy to wear out. If you want an everyday jean, go for a pair that’s lighter-weight and stretches more. If you want a sexy jean for nighttime, look for a skinny style or a legging or jegging (denim leggings) in a thicker or heavier fabric that really holds you in — you’ll be one sexy mama!

Also think about the kind of tops you like to wear. If you’re into long tunics, jeans with a skinnier leg — like the new Willow style — are your best bet. Fitted tops look best with boot-cut or flare leg jeans, otherwise you’ll look big all over. Dressing — even with a bump — is still all about proportions.

Pick the right size. With denim, a lot of women tend to think, “Oh I’m pregnant, so if I’m a 28 in my normal jeans I’ll need to get a 29 or 30 in maternity.” But our size 28 maternity jeans fit the way they should fit — you don’t need to go up a size! Although for some women that last trimester is tricky — sometimes you might have to go with a larger size those last couple of months.

All maternity jeans aren’t created equal. Some jeans have panels and some don’t — it really depends on your preference. I have one style called the Westbourne that’s amazing. It’s low-rise and has elastic pulls on the inside. You can loosen the jean up as you go through pregnancy. It’s the same idea as little kids’ jeans, where you can pull the waistline in then expand as they grow. What’s great about this style is that after you have your baby, as you lose weight you can tighten them back up again until you’re ready to wear your regular jeans.
Do the sit-down test! Try it out in the dressing room. It’s a great way to see if the overall fit or panel work for you. Sometimes when you’re seated, the spot where the belly panel meets the jean can be uncomfortable, digging into a pressure point. And it’ll only get worse as you get bigger. The key is to find jeans — with or without the panel — that have a waistband that hits below your belly.

Shoes matter. More than likely, you’ll be mostly wearing comfy flats during your pregnancy, but you might want a pair of jeans you can wear with your heels too! So get two pairs — one that’s hemmed for flats and one that’s hemmed for heels.

Maternity Jeans Guide

Finding the perfect fit maternity jeans can be daunting, but with the widest online selection of designer maternity jeans, we have pooled our expertise and tips on finding the right style for you and your bump:


A good pair of jeans is an essential maternity investment as you are likely to wear them at least 5 days out of 7, so it is important to buy the right pair for you and your shape.

First you need to get to grips with the different ‘bump-band’ options available for maternity. It is really down to the individuals shape and size as to which is more comfortable, and this diagram (below) shows the difference between them, and which brands feature which band.


Stretchy Bandeau waistband = Paige Premium Denim & Citizens of Humanity


Under bump waistband = James Jeans
Elastic Side Panels = J – Brand


We normally advise to buy one size up from your pre-pregnancy size for a pair to see you through your pregnancy, however it totally depends on how much you have expanded around the middle, the thighs, and which style of bump band you are looking at. All our jeans are 34inches long on the inside leg.

Next, choose which leg you’re looking for; straight leg, boot-cut, skinny, flare, and cropped are the classic legs that we carry all year round, and they all come in various different washes, to enable you to choose smart, casual or evening denim styles.

• Fashionista's firm favourites are ‘skinny jeans’ which are one of our best selling styles, and work with flats, heels or tucked into boots. Our favourites are the Willow skinny’s from Paige premium denim, which along with being a rich dark Indigo hue, have a super comfortable higher than normal bump band, designed to fit snugly up over your bump.

• Kate Moss’s favourite denim label J-Brand also have gorgeous skinny maternity jeans which feature stretchy elastic inserts in the waistband, meaning once on, you can hardly tell they are maternity jeans ! Another high fashion jean made famous by Ms Moss are J-Brand’s Lovestory jeans – so popular they have been made into maternity jeans! A fabulous wide-leg flare they are right on trend come winter or summer.
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• Those looking for trusty classic boot-cuts, there is plenty of choice now between brands washes and pocket detail. Our best selling styles at mama-la-mode have to be the Laurel Canyon by Paige Premium Denim which we also have all year round in white, and the Faye Wide Leg by Citizens of Humanity along with the Kelly Boot Cut. A boot-cut is always more flattering for those with larger hips, and will wear well as an everyday jean – you really cannot go wrong with any of these styles.


• A straight leg is perfect for evening and teaming with heels for an elegant elongated look; the Melrose by Paige are a lovely smart dark blue, and also come in white. A black pair of straight leg jeans for work or evening will always be super flattering, and we love the classic Tom’s by James Jeans.
  
• Finally, Cropped jeans are absolutely ideal for summer or that all important holiday before the baby comes: a complete summer staple in white and well worth investing in to help you feel and look your best in hotter months, we advise the White Cooper Crops by James or for a blue denim, the Laurel Canyon crops by Paige which are the cropped version of our best selling Laurel Canyon Boot-cut jeans.

Hoping this is helpful, and you can always ring or email our customer care team for advice as we're all here to help !