Your Maternity Legging Sizing Questions Answered

Congratulations on your pregnancy! As your body changes, finding comfortable and supportive clothing is key. You're looking at our popular 7/8 Pocket Maternity Leggings in Black and wondering if your usual pre-pregnancy size 10 is still the right choice at 16 weeks.

I'm normally a size 10 but my body is changing so fast - should I size up?

This is a common concern, but the answer might surprise you. For the 7/8 Pocket Maternity Leggings, we generally recommend sticking with your pre-pregnancy size.

Sizing Answer: Stick with Your Pre-Pregnancy Size

For most expectant mothers, your usual size before pregnancy is the best fit for our 7/8 Pocket Maternity Leggings. The design accounts for significant expansion, especially in the belly area.

Customer Questions

I'm normally a size 10 but my body is changing so fast - should I size up?

I measured this morning - my hips are 96cm and my waist used to be 70cm but it's more like 78cm now. My thighs are about 56cm each.

I'm 165cm. Will they stay up as my belly gets bigger? My regular leggings keep sliding down now.

How It Fits: Designed for Every Stage

These maternity leggings are engineered to adapt to your body's transformations throughout pregnancy.

Belly Panel: The most crucial feature is the expansive belly panel. It's designed to grow with you from early pregnancy (around 16 weeks) all the way through to 40+ weeks and even into the postpartum period. This panel offers coverage and support without digging in.
Legs & Bum: The fabric in the leg and bum areas is designed to maintain a consistent fit. If you size up, you risk the legs and seat becoming baggy and shapeless as your primary changes are in your midsection, not necessarily your limbs.
Waist: Your pre-pregnancy waist measurement becomes less critical. The maternity belly panel effectively bypasses your natural waist, providing comfort and accommodating your expanding baby bump.

Size Recommendations

Let's break down your measurements to confirm the best fit:

Customer's Measurements:

Hips: 96cm
Pre-pregnancy Waist: 70cm
Current Waist: 78cm
Thighs: 56cm each
Height: 165cm

Size 10 Fit Guide:

Hips: Generally fits 94-99cm. Your 96cm measurement falls perfectly within this range.
Thighs: Generally fits 54-58cm. Your 56cm measurement is right in the sweet spot.
Belly: The panel is designed to expand significantly beyond your current measurements.

Your pre-pregnancy waist of 70cm aligns with a typical size 10, and your current hip and thigh measurements strongly confirm that size 10 is the correct choice. There is no need to size up based on these numbers.

Length: The 7/8 length is designed to hit just above the ankle. For someone 165cm tall, this typically means the hem will fall approximately 5-8cm above the ankle bone, providing a flattering and comfortable crop.

Common Fit Issues (and How Ours Avoids Them)

The dreaded slide-down: Regular leggings often start to slide down during pregnancy because they are designed to sit on your natural waist or hips, and your growing bump pushes them down. Our maternity leggings solve this by:

Over-the-Bump Design: The belly panel is intended to go OVER your bump, not under it. This uses your baby bump for support.
Adaptive Grip: As your bump grows, the fabric in the belly panel stretches. Instead of losing grip, it actually holds on more securely because there's more surface area of the bump to grip onto.

Many customers report that by 30+ weeks, these maternity leggings are the only pants that stay up reliably. You should not experience the same sliding issues you're having with your current non-maternity leggings.

Between Sizes?

If you find yourself precisely on the cusp between two sizes (which doesn't appear to be the case here based on your measurements), we'd still lean towards sticking with your pre-pregnancy size due to the exceptional stretch and adaptability of the belly panel. Sizing up could lead to excess fabric in the legs and a less snug fit overall, compromising the intended streamlined look.

In summary: Based on your measurements and height, a size 10 in the 7/8 Pocket Maternity Leggings is your ideal fit. The black color is a versatile choice that's practical for everyday wear and pairing with different outfits.

Last updated: December 2025 • Based on real customer conversations