
Levi Strauss & Co.
Signature Gold Label Maternity Baby Bump Skinny Jeans
7.2/10 overall£28.00
Under-bump skinny jeans with a stretch panel that sits below the bump for everyday comfort through pregnancy.
Where over-bump maternity jeans use a stretch panel that sits on top of the bump, Blooming Marvellous's under-bump style takes the opposite approach: a soft, wide waistband that sits just below the bump line and relies on the jeans' own stretch denim for room, held up by the bump itself. Some people find this genuinely more comfortable, particularly later in pregnancy when an over-bump panel can feel restrictive; others find under-bump styles slip down without a bump to anchor them in the early weeks, so it's worth knowing your own preference before committing to a pair.
Versus the JoJo Maman Bébé leggings in this category, jeans are the more work-appropriate, structured option for days you don't want leggings, at the cost of the give and total comfort leggings offer for the second half of pregnancy.
What we liked
- More structured, work-appropriate look than leggings
- Under-bump band avoids over-bump panel bunching for some people
- True-to-size denim stretch holds shape well
Where it falls short
- Under-bump fit can slip in the earlier weeks before the bump anchors it
- Less total stretch and comfort than leggings by the third trimester
- Not suited to everyone's bump shape — worth trying before committing
Specs
- Fabric
- Stretch denim
- Sizing
- UK 8-20
- Wash care
- Machine washable, 30°C
- Waistband style
- Under-bump, wide soft band
How we scored it
Comfort & Bump Accommodation
How comfortably it fits and adjusts as the bump grows.
Comfortable for many, but under-bump fit isn't universally comfortable and can slip early on.
Versatility
How much everyday use you get out of it, not just occasion wear.
More work-appropriate than legging alternatives.
Value for Money
Cost relative to what you get.
Reasonably priced for maternity-specific denim.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
The alternative

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Grayson Maternity Dress
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