Ingrid & Isabel: Bellaband Belly Bands, Maternity Leggings and Sizing by Trimester

Ingrid & Isabel is a US maternity brand best known for the Bellaband, a stretchy belly band that lets you keep wearing your regular jeans during pregnancy. The range now includes maternity leggings, tops, dresses, bras and postpartum wear.

A good Ingrid & Isabel order depends on picking the right size for your stage of pregnancy and choosing pieces that will still fit weeks later.

How the Bellaband works

The Bellaband is a stretchy tube worn over unbuttoned jeans or trousers. It holds them up and covers the gap while your belly grows.

Many wear it in early pregnancy before switching to full maternity clothes, and again postpartum. Ingrid & Isabel sizes the Bellaband by pre-pregnancy size.

It is a simple product, but the size chart matters. Too loose and it rolls, too tight and it digs in.

Sizing through each trimester

Ingrid & Isabel maternity clothes are generally sized by your pre-pregnancy size. Check the size chart on each product page to confirm.

Bumps grow at different rates, so buy pieces with stretch panels or over-the-belly waistbands that adjust. Those tend to last from the second trimester onward.

If you are between sizes, read the product reviews for fit notes. Ask your doctor or midwife about anything related to comfort or support.

Leggings and everyday basics

Ingrid & Isabel maternity leggings are among its most popular items, with over-the-belly and under-the-belly waist options. Over-the-belly styles give more support later on.

Basics such as tees and tanks with side ruching grow with you. They tend to get the most wear per pound spent.

Build a small wardrobe of basics first, then add a dress or occasion piece if needed.

Bras and postpartum wear

Ingrid & Isabel also sells maternity and nursing bras. Bra size often changes during pregnancy, so buy close to when you will wear them.

Postpartum pieces are designed for the weeks after birth. Consult your healthcare provider about any support garments after delivery.

Care, shipping and returns

Most Ingrid & Isabel knit pieces last longer if washed cold and dried flat or on low. High heat can loosen stretch fabric like the Bellaband.

Check the current return window and whether sale items are final before ordering. Keep tags on until you are sure of the fit.

Ingrid & Isabel is also sold at retailers such as Target, so compare prices if a size is missing online.

Building a maternity wardrobe on a budget

Pregnancy clothes are worn for a few months, so spending carefully makes sense. Ingrid & Isabel suits a small capsule approach rather than a full new wardrobe.

Start with a Bellaband in the first trimester. It lets you keep wearing your own jeans and trousers for longer before buying maternity bottoms.

In the second trimester, add one or two pairs of Ingrid & Isabel maternity leggings and a few stretchy tops. These cover most everyday situations.

Add a dress only if you have events such as a wedding, baby shower or work function. A stretchy jersey dress can be dressed up or down.

Think about the season when you will be most pregnant. A winter due date means you need layers, while a summer one calls for lighter fabrics.

Choose pieces that will also work after birth. Ingrid & Isabel nursing-friendly tops and soft waistbands can carry on into the postpartum months.

Hand-me-downs and gifts can fill gaps. Many parents pass on a Bellaband or leggings, so ask friends before buying everything new.

Finally, keep in mind that comfort beats style in the last weeks. Soft fabrics and adjustable waists are worth more than trend pieces then.

Where the Ingrid & Isabel savings are

Every Ingrid & Isabel code on the list is 10% off, so there is no bigger option to chase. Try the first, and use the others if it is rejected.

A 10% code does the most on a bundle of basics, such as leggings and several tops together. On a single Bellaband the saving is small.

Sale items may be excluded. Check that the discount appears in the cart before paying.

Common questions

When should I start wearing a Bellaband?

Many start when their regular waistband feels tight. Use the Ingrid & Isabel size chart to pick the size.

Do I size up in Ingrid & Isabel maternity clothes?

Generally you buy your pre-pregnancy size. Check the chart on each product.

Can I wear the Bellaband after birth?

Many people do, to wear pre-pregnancy trousers again. Ask your provider about post-birth support needs.

Where else is Ingrid & Isabel sold?

It is also sold at some large retailers. Ranges may differ from the brand site.

Which Ingrid & Isabel leggings should I buy?

Over-the-belly Ingrid & Isabel leggings give more coverage and support as your bump grows, while under-the-belly styles suit people who find a band across the bump uncomfortable. Many buyers end up with one of each, wearing the under-belly pair early and the over-belly pair in the third trimester, and a crossover waist style can work for both stages.