Deconstructing Mom Jeans - Part 2: Finding the Right Fit for Moms

OK.  So, now that we’ve peeled away those excess pounds and accepted that jeans may fit differently now than they did before, let’s deconstruct the mom jean to ensure that your “mom jeans” look hotter than ever on your brand new body. 

Here are some quick tips to address the typical postpartum problem areas, like suddenly too much butt or a tummy that won’t tuck:

Fit

Slim fit is going to be tight, so go for this if you want a jean that beckons a confident, youthful look.  Go trouser if you want something that drapes through the hip and thigh and visually minimizes this area.

Fabric

Stretch is mainly for the comfort and wearability.  Your baby will thank you!

Wash

Everyone knows that darker colors are slimming, right?  Stick to the darker denims for a slimmer silhouette.

Rise

Say no to the muffin top, but keep your jeans’ waistline as physically far from your naval as is comfortably possible (at indi, our waist bands are custom-contoured to your body, so if you order low-rise you wouldn’t need to worry about plumber butt no matter what rise you choose).
-  Short-waisted ladies can go with the low rise with no problem. 
-  If you’re long-waisted, choose mid-rise for great coverage and the added visual effect that divides the torso and lower body. 

Pocket

To minimize the seat, avoid curved pockets.  The simple, basic pocket looks good on everybody. 
- If you want flaps?  Go with the asymmetrical flap pocket for a look that will get noticed.
- If you want embroidery?  Keep it simple or match the color of the thread to the jean if you can. 

Leg Opening

Consider this choice very carefully as you are actually being faced with a balancing act…
-  If you are feeling top heavy, draw attention away from your belly and bring a visual balance to your figure with a classic bootcut or flare.
-  If you are trying to camouflage a wider thigh, go wide leg with the trouser look and avoid the pork chop front pocket as it will draw attention to that area.

Fly, Embellishments and Add-Ons

Choose carefully - there is such a thing as too many details! 

Downplay those child-bearing hips by making your first jean purchase post-pregnancy a clean jean (ie avoid finishing touches around the thighs, hips, and waistline).

For more tips on how to rock jeans once you’ve safely arrive in mommydom, check out our next post in the series Deconstructing Mom Jeans - Part 3: Great Jeans For Moms From The Waist Up!

posted by: Amy D on May 7, 2009 at 5:08 pm
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