Leggings

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I'm 17 months postpartum with my second child. I sent my favorite jeans off to my seamstress so she could add an adjustable elastic waist band to them. I have one pair of khaki work pants with that kind of waist band that are very comfortable. I got the jeans back and they are still so uncomfortable on my clitoris and even though the jeans are loose fitting, I can feel pressure from the waist band on my bladder after a few minutes of wear.

I was considerably bummed, but have decided to add leggings and tunics to my wardrobe and some classic accessories too. I have had good luck with old navy recently with their leggings and some sweater dresses.

Where do you find whole woman appropriate clothing if you can't sew them yourself?

Every woman will have her own answer to this question, based on her lifestyle and what she owns and what she likes. The only thing that matters is that the belly is not constricted in any way. In my case, all I had to do was stock up a bit on nice-looking tops that overhang the waistband of my pants, and then if necessary, I can leave the pants unbuttoned or unhooked at the top with the waistband folded under (the top covers all this of course). Other pants have elastic or drawstring waists. For non-workdays I wear only drawstring pants or my jeans that have a very low rise that allows me to wear a belt under the belly. These are actually much more comfortable they they sound, though I have to hike them up often.

My answers may not help you, because basically I have a smallish and very simple wardrobe. I don't dress up, I don't wear dresses or skirts, and when I discovered prolapse I was not in a position to buy myself a new wardrobe or suddenly change my style of dressing. You simply have to look for modifications to what you already own or like. Anything that tucks in at the waist is out of the question for me. Tunics and leggings sounds great to me, though I need pockets. Good luck! - Surviving

Generally I find most leggings are pretty good - I tend to buy a size bigger than my usual and then they are still tight around the legs but not so much around the waist, if that makes sense. A dress over the top of those and you're dressed.

For a while I also wore Mamamia (I think that was the brand) maternity jeans in a size smaller than I am. Those jeans were a perfect fit even thought I was't pregnant. They didn't look like maternity wear at all. I miss them. Haven't found that brand since I wore both my pairs out.

My favorites, which are not leggings, but stretchy pants, have a wide waistband on them. They are not constricting at all, and even have a slimming look to them. I found several different styles from dressy to casual, even Capris at Kohl's. I am sure other stores have them too.