What are your thoughts on the Bella Band?

mcangelcm · Jan 8th, 2008, 10:14 AM

Does anyone own one? Do you love it, hate it? Is it worth the $? Did you get a larger size? I'm considering buying one, but can't make up my mind!

For those that don't know about it, see below:
http://www.ingridandisabel.com/

Sanguar · Jan 8th, 2008, 10:38 AM

I hated mine at first because it kept rolling up. I finally got it to work once I started getting a bigger belly (around 24 weeks or so). Soon after I'd put on so much weight, however, that my thighs didn't fit into my old jeans anyway. Now I've even out grown some of my maternity things! I did use it like a tube top under a couple of strapless things, so I did find it useful for other reasons!

kimberf · Jan 8th, 2008, 05:05 PM

My friend LOVES them. She put off getting maternity clothes till 5 - 5.5 months (she may still be using them at 6 mos.) I got some and I was eh about them, because I felt like it took a lot of fussing to get my open pants to stay flat under them and not bunch up or do something weird. I think it depends how fitted your tops are over them and whether you care if there are odd bumps (I do, my friend doesn't.) My philosophy was that I'd rather buy my maternity clothes early and get more use out of them for a longer time instead of waiting, so I got a lot of the pants with the internal adjustable waistband.

ILuvMyHusband · Jan 8th, 2008, 09:22 PM

I agree with Kimberf. I didn't like the way you could see the weird outlines with fitted tops. And I was always worried it would slip up too far and you would be able to see that my zipper was down and people would wonder what the heck was going on. I say with so much nice maternity denim out there there's no point in trying to salvage my old jeans.

glamourgirlpink · Jan 8th, 2008, 10:09 PM

I have it and totally love it! At eight months along I'm using about half of my pre pregnancy clothes and half maternity clothes. The band is great for those first few months when you don't actually fit maternity clothes but can't button your usual jeans or to continue to wear with certain pieces that are just too small in the waist but fit okay everywhere else once your belly starts to grow. I also like it for maternity pants and capris that have a "regular" style waist with no stretchy band since it gives some coverage and support as you get bigger. I've heard of others who say its great postpartum too since you can wear it with your jeans and pants until you get back down to your normal size.
I bought the smallest size (I'm a size 6 pre pregnancy) and its still pretty comfy even at this stage. I'd have to say that this is definitely my favorite of all the maternity clothes/accessories I've bought...I know different things work for different people...I'm just one of those who think the Bella Band is great!

I got hooked on it from all the rave reviews I heard from friends and from the owner of the maternity boutique I picked it up at, plus they are nice and inexpensive...

sneezz · Jan 20th, 2008, 10:58 PM

I've got 2 myself and initially I thought eh..it's alright but now after wearing some of my pre-maternity tops that are now creeping up on my belly I need it so that my belly doesn't pop out. I have to admit though on days that I feel bloated, the band is not comfy and I feel constricted. I bought the smallest size, 1 and it's lasted me all this time. I would've loved to get some with lace, those are pretty and I love that they come in so many different colors. Wear it under your other clothes and it looks like you're wearing layers and it's perfect for covering up your unzipped pants/jeans. I think it's worth the money.

tiedyed21 · Jan 25th, 2008, 03:03 AM

Had one. Didn't use it much. I just ended up buying maternity jeans at Old Navy, and had many comments from girls who were enviously of my cute jeans! What little I did use it it was nice to have the comfort of knowing I wasnt hanging out everywhere.

hipnycmom · Jan 25th, 2008, 09:29 AM

I have a few. I didn't use them much in the beginning because they kept rolling up/down etc. I'm now 2 1/2 months post-partum and find myself using them a lot but for a different purpose - I wear the band and a nursing bra under my top so that I can pretty much convert any top into a nursing top.

Also, I fit into most of my pants except for the waist part so the band helps keep my old pants in place (for some reason it works better now than in my 1st -2nd trimester)

TravelBug · Jan 26th, 2008, 03:57 AM

Got one and used it a few times, would have used it more if I had gotten it earlier. I wouldn't pay the retail price for it though. I got mine from eBay for $10.

thestarsgarb · Jan 26th, 2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by glamourgirlpink

I have it and totally love it! At eight months along I'm using about half of my pre pregnancy clothes and half maternity clothes. The band is great for those first few months when you don't actually fit maternity clothes but can't button your usual jeans or to continue to wear with certain pieces that are just too small in the waist but fit okay everywhere else once your belly starts to grow. I also like it for maternity pants and capris that have a "regular" style waist with no stretchy band since it gives some coverage and support as you get bigger. I've heard of others who say its great postpartum too since you can wear it with your jeans and pants until you get back down to your normal size.
I bought the smallest size (I'm a size 6 pre pregnancy) and its still pretty comfy even at this stage. I'd have to say that this is definitely my favorite of all the maternity clothes/accessories I've bought...I know different things work for different people...I'm just one of those who think the Bella Band is great!

I got hooked on it from all the rave reviews I heard from friends and from the owner of the maternity boutique I picked it up at, plus they are nice and inexpensive...

ITA - I love mine! Once my belly button pops

I can wear this and it flattens it back down - a much cuter belly for all those maternity tops, (I'm self-conscious about that little nub).

I wear non-maternity style jeans in larger sizes and this helps with the riding/sliding in the back, (along with a cute elastic belt). Also the belly band has great coverage so you won't have to worry about your tummy/skin peaking out anywhere, and you can adjust its length to whatever you want.

Two thumbs up from me!

tofuchan · Jan 28th, 2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sanguar

I hated mine at first because it kept rolling up. I finally got it to work once I started getting a bigger belly (around 24 weeks or so). Soon after I'd put on so much weight, however, that my thighs didn't fit into my old jeans anyway. Now I've even out grown some of my maternity things! I did use it like a tube top under a couple of strapless things, so I did find it useful for other reasons!

i hated mine too..it would roll up and also, when i wanted to pee or something, i'd have to go about trying to reposition it back on and it was kind of tight so it would hurt a little to pull it up on my belly everytime i had to pee..so i stopped using it and just used a hair tie around the button of my jeans and just wore loose flowy tops or longer shirts and tanks

Jan 8th, 2008, 10:14 AM	#1
mcangelcm Member Location: Durham, NC	What are your thoughts on the Bella Band? Does anyone own one? Do you love it, hate it? Is it worth the $? Did you get a larger size? I'm considering buying one, but can't make up my mind! For those that don't know about it, see below: http://www.ingridandisabel.com/

Jan 8th, 2008, 10:38 AM	#2
Sanguar I need a Paddy! Location: Perrysburg, OH	Re: What are your thoughts on the Bella Band? I hated mine at first because it kept rolling up. I finally got it to work once I started getting a bigger belly (around 24 weeks or so). Soon after I'd put on so much weight, however, that my thighs didn't fit into my old jeans anyway. Now I've even out grown some of my maternity things! I did use it like a tube top under a couple of strapless things, so I did find it useful for other reasons! __________________

Jan 8th, 2008, 05:05 PM	#3
kimberf Member Location: California	Re: What are your thoughts on the Bella Band? My friend LOVES them. She put off getting maternity clothes till 5 - 5.5 months (she may still be using them at 6 mos.) I got some and I was eh about them, because I felt like it took a lot of fussing to get my open pants to stay flat under them and not bunch up or do something weird. I think it depends how fitted your tops are over them and whether you care if there are odd bumps (I do, my friend doesn't.) My philosophy was that I'd rather buy my maternity clothes early and get more use out of them for a longer time instead of waiting, so I got a lot of the pants with the internal adjustable waistband.

Jan 8th, 2008, 09:22 PM	#4
ILuvMyHusband Member	Re: What are your thoughts on the Bella Band? I agree with Kimberf. I didn't like the way you could see the weird outlines with fitted tops. And I was always worried it would slip up too far and you would be able to see that my zipper was down and people would wonder what the heck was going on. I say with so much nice maternity denim out there there's no point in trying to salvage my old jeans. __________________

Jan 8th, 2008, 10:09 PM	#5
glamourgirlpink Member	Re: What are your thoughts on the Bella Band? I have it and totally love it! At eight months along I'm using about half of my pre pregnancy clothes and half maternity clothes. The band is great for those first few months when you don't actually fit maternity clothes but can't button your usual jeans or to continue to wear with certain pieces that are just too small in the waist but fit okay everywhere else once your belly starts to grow. I also like it for maternity pants and capris that have a "regular" style waist with no stretchy band since it gives some coverage and support as you get bigger. I've heard of others who say its great postpartum too since you can wear it with your jeans and pants until you get back down to your normal size. I bought the smallest size (I'm a size 6 pre pregnancy) and its still pretty comfy even at this stage. I'd have to say that this is definitely my favorite of all the maternity clothes/accessories I've bought...I know different things work for different people...I'm just one of those who think the Bella Band is great! I got hooked on it from all the rave reviews I heard from friends and from the owner of the maternity boutique I picked it up at, plus they are nice and inexpensive...

Jan 20th, 2008, 10:58 PM	#6
sneezz Member	Re: What are your thoughts on the Bella Band? I've got 2 myself and initially I thought eh..it's alright but now after wearing some of my pre-maternity tops that are now creeping up on my belly I need it so that my belly doesn't pop out. I have to admit though on days that I feel bloated, the band is not comfy and I feel constricted. I bought the smallest size, 1 and it's lasted me all this time. I would've loved to get some with lace, those are pretty and I love that they come in so many different colors. Wear it under your other clothes and it looks like you're wearing layers and it's perfect for covering up your unzipped pants/jeans. I think it's worth the money. __________________

Jan 25th, 2008, 03:03 AM	#7
tiedyed21 watchin and laughin	Re: What are your thoughts on the Bella Band? Had one. Didn't use it much. I just ended up buying maternity jeans at Old Navy, and had many comments from girls who were enviously of my cute jeans! What little I did use it it was nice to have the comfort of knowing I wasnt hanging out everywhere.

Jan 25th, 2008, 09:29 AM	#8
hipnycmom Member Location: Asia	Re: What are your thoughts on the Bella Band? I have a few. I didn't use them much in the beginning because they kept rolling up/down etc. I'm now 2 1/2 months post-partum and find myself using them a lot but for a different purpose - I wear the band and a nursing bra under my top so that I can pretty much convert any top into a nursing top. Also, I fit into most of my pants except for the waist part so the band helps keep my old pants in place (for some reason it works better now than in my 1st -2nd trimester)

Jan 26th, 2008, 03:57 AM	#9
TravelBug What R U Lookin' At?	Re: What are your thoughts on the Bella Band? Got one and used it a few times, would have used it more if I had gotten it earlier. I wouldn't pay the retail price for it though. I got mine from eBay for $10.