Jeans Transformed to Maternity & Back Again

on August 31, 2009 at 12:00 PM

Photo from Denim Therapy

I miss my jeans. I haven't bought a BellaBand and the trick with the ponytail holder isn't so comfortable for me.

I just bought a pair of denim leggings/jeans (jeggings?) that are low rise, so they clear my bump. They feel more like jeans than a regular legging, but they pull on -- no zippers. I can't find them online, but I got them for around $12 at Forever 21. I'm wearing them now and am so happy to be in jeans again!

My friend Diane knew of me missing my jeans and she sent me a link to a company that can take your regular jeans and make them maternity jeans. Then after you have the baby (or babies for moms of multiples), they will return them to the original.

Very interesting. But how much is it going to cost me?

It's $60 for Denim Therapy, an online service where you mail your jeans in and they will insert side seams to accommodate your bump. They will return them back to original form after. Can a tailor do it? Maybe a good (and willing one). They also offer the service of repairing the holes in your jeans so you never knew they were there, and more. Hmm.... I wish I was more skilled in design and with a needle and thread.

I have some pricey jeans, but my very favorite pairs are under $25 -- one from a sample sale another from...yep, my go-to, Forever 21.

Does it make sense to spend $60 to have your favorite jeans transformed into maternity jeans and back again after pregnancy?

About the author Michele Zipp

loves vintage and will defend skinny jeans to the death though she is highly superstitious and "death" is probably a bad word choice. She has a touch of the hoarding disease and enjoys sleuthing, the worst reality shows, and wearing high heels, even at the playground. She's an AP mom of twins, slightly crunchy but with a pedicure.

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Comments (8)

toriandgrace

on Aug 31, 2009 at 12:57 PM

Not for me, my jeans are all $15-20. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I just shopping the clearance rack and bought cute lowcut jeans in bigger sizes. I did cry when I bought a size 12 (I'm normally a 3 and was 18 and single, so it seemed traumatizing at the time.) I'll probably try to do the same with the next one, plus lots of cute skirts for work.

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rozepyle

on Aug 31, 2009 at 1:09 PM

yes i spend ridiculous money on jeans and i ruined a perfectly good pair(200 dollars worth) by cutting the top a little bit to make them a bit bigger when i was preggo, hubby nearly killed me ;)

LoriAnn87

on Aug 31, 2009 at 2:23 PM

I would not spend that much for a pair of jeans.

RanaAurora

on Aug 31, 2009 at 10:23 PM

That's stupid. You could spend $60 at Old Navy, especially with good coupons from their website, and have a whole maternity wardrobe.

TriciaL.

on Sep 1, 2009 at 10:18 AM

I'm a little skeptical of just altering your jeans, but I'm having a big pregnancy. You might do this early on, but then get a lot bigger and the altered jeans would no longer fit. I'd spend the money on maternity jeans with a big panel to be on the safe side - JCPenney has a couple really cute pairs for $40 and H&M Mama has a great pair of skinny maternity jeans. Also, I think, around $40.

curveymama

on Sep 1, 2009 at 12:02 PM

ummmm.....probably not, but if you really wanted to do it its cool that someone offers it.

MythicMMM

on Sep 1, 2009 at 3:28 PM

Eh... a rubber band and a long shirt works just as well.

Nonmember comment from ssteiling

on Sep 30, 2009 at 12:59 AM

I kind of think it is worth it. I spend around 200 a pair as well. However I wear them almost everyday until they wear out (1year) But even if you spend $2 on your favorite jeans, it is rare to find maternity jeans that fit great. After going through my first pregnancy and never finding a pair I liked...This time around I would definitely be willing to spend the money. I would rather have one pair I loved than 8 pairs at old navy (even if it is cheaper) for a pair that makes me feel confident! Every pregnant woman deserves to feel great and look good in a pair of jeans!