Loungewear - Pants
Maternity Lounge Pants, Joggers and Pajama Bottoms
Lounge pants end up being the highest wear-count item in most maternity wardrobes, because they are the only bottoms that stay comfortable from the moment your jeans stop fitting right through to the weeks after the birth. This collection is 43 maternity lounge pants, joggers, sweatpants, wide leg pants, knit pants and lounge shorts in sizes XS through 3XL.
The range covers wide rib knit pants, brushed rib high waist pants, bamboo wide leg and straight cut pants, cotton blend lounge pants, low waist joggers, sweatpants and bamboo bike shorts. Colors run black, navy, chocolate truffle, charcoal, slate grey, taupe, cream, dusty green, blush, olive, lilac, baby blue and thin navy stripe.
Which Lounge Pant Should You Buy First?
- Wide rib knit: the Sherry wide rib lounge pant in chocolate truffle or black and the Cecil knit pant in cream or black. The most presentable of the group; these read as knitwear rather than as loungewear, so they leave the house.
- Brushed rib high waist: the high waist lounge pant in brushed rib. The widest, softest waistband in the range and the one most people live in through the third trimester.
- Bamboo wide leg and straight cut: the Debra wide leg in taupe, black, slate grey or navy, and the straight cut bamboo pant in black. Bamboo is the coolest fabric here and the best choice for summer, travel and the hospital.
- Sweatpants and joggers: the Ultimate Comfort sweatpants in black or snow marle, the Alanna comfort sweatpants and the low waist rib joggers in black or teal blue. Warmer, with a cuffed hem.
- Lounge shorts and bike shorts: the Ellie cotton blend lounge shorts in dusty green, blush or black and the bamboo bike shorts in black or slate grey. The summer answer and the anti-chafe layer under dresses.
Over the Bump or Low Waist?
Almost everything here is over the bump, and that is the right default from the second trimester. A wide soft panel spreads the weight of the bump across the belly rather than sitting under it, so it does not dig in when you sit down and it does not roll when you stand up. After the birth the same panel folds down into a high waisted band, which is far more comfortable than a rigid waistband in the first months, including after a c-section.
Low waist joggers sit below the bump on a wide elastic band. They suit early pregnancy, anyone who runs hot in the third trimester, and anyone who finds a full panel too warm indoors. They work best under a longer top, since the waistband sits where a regular one would.
Sizing and Fabric
Order your usual pre-pregnancy size. These are cut relaxed with the bump allowed for, so sizing up adds bulk through the seat and leg without giving you any more room where you actually need it. Sizes here run XS to 3XL with a measurement chart on every product page.
On fabric: bamboo and bamboo cotton breathe best and are the right call for summer, flights and hospital; cotton blend is the most durable for everyday wear; rib knit and brushed rib hold their shape and look the most deliberate; fleece-backed sweatpant fabric is the warmest. Wash cool and tumble low to keep the ribbing and the cuffs tight. Free shipping applies on orders over $100.
Shop Lounge Pants and Related Collections
- Maternity loungewear for the full at-home range.
- Maternity lounge sets to buy the matching top with it.
- Loungewear tops to pair with any of these.
- Maternity leggings for a closer fitting everyday option.
- Maternity sweats and sweatpants for the heavier weight styles.
- Maternity shorts including bike and lounge shorts.
- All maternity pants across work, casual and lounge.
- Postpartum recovery pieces for the fourth trimester.
Maternity Lounge Pants FAQs
What size maternity lounge pants should I order?
Your usual pre-pregnancy size. The panel handles the bump, so sizing up only makes the seat and leg baggy. Sizes run XS to 3XL, with a measurement chart on every product page if you are between sizes.
Can I sleep in maternity lounge pants?
Yes, and a lot of people do rather than buying separate pajama bottoms. The bamboo and cotton blend styles are the best for it because they breathe through night sweats; the fleece-backed sweatpants are usually too warm to sleep in past the second trimester.
Will these still fit after the baby?
Yes. Fold the panel down and an over the bump lounge pant becomes a high waisted one, which is what most people want in the first months and especially after a caesarean. This is the category people keep wearing longest.
Which fabric is coolest for summer?
Bamboo, then cotton blend. The bamboo wide leg pants and the bamboo bike shorts are the coolest things here; rib knit and brushed rib are warmer and better suited to spring and fall.
What is the difference between lounge pants and maternity leggings?
Fit, mostly. Lounge pants are cut loose through the leg in a knit, rib or woven fabric; leggings are close fitting in a heavier stretch jersey. Lounge pants are more comfortable for long days at home and on flights, leggings work better under dresses and tunics.
