Why Everyone Is Raving About Old Navy Maternity Jeans While Retail Racks Disappear
Q1: Should I buy my normal size or size up in Old Navy maternity jeans?
A1: Order your pre-pregnancy size for styles containing elastane or polyester blends. If you are between sizes, carry twins, or are purchasing rigid cotton straight-leg denim, go one size up to accommodate late-trimester fluid retention and widening hips.
Q2: Why do full panel maternity jeans slip down when I walk?
A2: Slipping typically happens when the belly is not yet large enough to fill out the upper elastic tension band, or if the denim is sized too large through the hips and rear. If you are earlier than 20 weeks, fold the upper band down in half over your hips to double the tension until your bump expands.
Q3: How do these jeans hold up in the laundry without bagging out?
A3: Wash your pairs inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then hang them to dry or tumble dry on low heat. High dryer heat damages the elastane threading in the denim and breaks down the spandex fibers in the belly panel, causing premature sagging.