The short answer? Probably fewer than you think. There's really no need to buy an entirely new wardrobe. Our advice: don't build a bigger wardrobe, build a better one.
One great pair is worth more than five average ones
We hear this story all the time. Women order countless options, only to send almost everything back. The denim feels to thin, the fit isn't flattering, the elastic belly band slides down instantly. The jeans simply don't feel like them.
Think about your regular wardrobe for a moment. You probably own several pairs of jeans, but chances are you wear the same favourite pair over and over again. The one that always fits, works with everything and makes getting dressed easy.
Pregnancy is no different. Instead of filling your wardrobe with options you'll never reach for, invest in one pair that feels so good you'll want to wear it day after day. We often hear customers say they wear their Atelier Melon pair non stop.
Quality over quantity
It's easy to assume that buying several cheaper pais gives you more value than investing in one premium pair. In reality, the opposite is often true. Many women spend hours comparing options, placing multiple orders and returning most of them because the fit isn't right, the quality disappoints or the jeans simply don't make them feel good. So. Very. Frustrating.
Often, finding one pair you genuinely love from the beginning turns out to be the better investment. There's more than one reason Atelier Melon jeans quickly become wardrobe favourites, while others never make it past the first fitting.
A great pair of pregnancy jeans should:
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feel comfortable from morning until evening
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stay in place without constantly sliding down
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support your growing bump without feeling restrictive
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look like the jeans you'd normally choose
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keep their shape, even after months of wear
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work with almost everything else in your wardrobe
- last more than one pregnancy (since we've been around for a while, we know from experience our jeans easily last three or even four pregnancies!)
When a pair ticks all those boxes, you naturally wear it more often. That's exactly what you want.
Build your wardrobe around your jeans
Rather than buying lots of different trousers, think about creating a small wardrobe that works together. Starting with one pair of jeans you really love wearing.
If you've found your fit (Wide or Boyfriend), adding a second pair gives you something to rotate while the other is in the wash. Women coming back quickly to order a second pair, that's the biggest compliment we can get.
For most women, one or two pairs of high-quality pregnancy jeans are all they need. Then add a few versatile pieces that can be worn in different combinations. We'd love you to meet our shirts as well. They have proven to be true pregnancy wardrobe heroes, and they grow with your bump. Style your look with different shoes, different accessories, to make the outfit you.
And just like that, getting dressed becomes simple again. Instead of standing in front of a wardrobe full of clothes that almost work, you have a handful of pieces that always do.
