BellaBand

The BellaBand does exactly what's advertised--I just started using it not long ago to cover up my unzipped pants. It holds them up and smoothes out my pants under my shirts. However, I have had some issues with it riding up above my pants as I sit and stand throughout the day. It requires some adjustment regularly. I also noticed that mine's a little bit snug--I feel like there's a little pressure on my belly that I'm not comfortable with. It just makes me feel like I have tight pants on. I think I could've maybe gone up a size, but then I'm not sure if it would hold things up as well. I'm a big girl to begin with, so that could be just a problem for me. I bought one for my sister-in-law though, and think it's a very useful product--especially early on when you don't want to buy just a size up and maternity clothes are way too big.

I've only used it to help hold up my pre-pregnancy pants so far, but it is amazing! I haven't yet told anyone at work that I am pregnant, so I didn't want to get maternity clothes yet and this band has been my lifesaver--it allows me to keep wearing my same pants, but just opened up a little more at the top for comfort (mostly due to bloating, yay hormones!). The only problem I had with it is that the quality that makes it so good at keeping pants up, also can be a little too much pressure if you have a lot of gas or if your stomach is sensitive to pressure due to morning sickness. However, I really like the BellaBand because it keeps my pants up but is hardly visible while under my clothes. I would recommend this to others.

I tried the BellaBand on at 15 weeks pregnant. It was great at first. My pre-pregnancy pants were unable to be buttoned or zipped. I thought this was the perfect product to extend my wardrobe. I slipped the BellaBand on over my unbuttoned jeans and thought it would be great. As I walked around, the band would gradually slide up my hips and waist, then up my torso. I was constantly tugging it back into place. Unfortunately, I had to return the product. I do have to say, that the product seems to be made of high quality. I have seen imitations of the BellaBand, and although it did not stay in place for me, it did seem to have potential over other similar items. If only it didn’t constantly ride up!

I am very petite (103 lbs, 5'2") and haven't really gained too much weight (only 2 lbs)because I have had really bad morning sickenss the first 3 1/2 months. I decided to get the bella band because even though I hadn't gain that much weight, my hips have expanded so my pants are tighter. I have been usuing the bella band so I don't have to buy new pants. Being so petite, the bella band fits, but not snug at all - it still works though. I know I will really love it when my belly starts growing bigger. I'm still very happy I bought it and know it's a good investment for women who don't want to buy tons of maternity clothes. M. Camp

I bought my first BellaBand when I was 4 months pregnant. Nothing fit quite right. My regular clothes felt too snug and maternity clothes were still too big. I'm also 6' tall so everything felt a little short! I wore my BellaBand every single day at first to bridge the gap but then it just made me feel more secure. I even wore it under dresses! After my son was born, I felt SO loose-y goose-y. I wore a BellaBand for at least another month so I wouldn't feel so jiggley. A friend just told me she was pregnant and the first gift I gave her was a BellaBand!

I was very happy with this product. I do not particularly like the color, but the fact that it was half the price of the regular ones made me purchase it due to low income. I cannot find maternity clothes to save my life that I can afford in the plus size range, so this band helps me wear all my regular clothes without having to constantly find maternity to fit me. I would buy from this site in the future for sure! As soon as I get the money, I will definately be purchasing another bella band. Hopefully in black this time!

I have a smaller waist then hips and a bubble butt. I am a 14W in pants at Fashion Bug or LB. I thought this would be a good idea to keep me in my pants longer and in fact I do not really like at all. Whenever I sit or bend the band rides up and I constantly have to pull it down. I have an active work place which require these motions. I really found it ANNOYING. It was much more relief for me to purchase larger pants with partial stretch in the waist at fashion bug.

While this is very helpful in keeping my materity pants up (since I am in between), and I found it VERY helpful in my last pregnancy when I discovered the band in my 8th month when my pants kept falling down (being pushed by the belly!), I don't find them as useful for wearing my pre-maternity pants. I still find that they fall down (and risk embarrasing exposure when the zipper and button is undone!). Overall, a great product (but a little pricey if you ask me!)