Post-Baby Body
The key to preventing "muffin top" is avoiding a situation where your stomach is constricted, then released. It's not just squidgy moms who are susceptible. Hell, we've seen teenagers in low-cut jeans spilling love handles all over town. You can try a higher cut jean, which can often be more flattering. But be wary of the seriously high-waisted trend. Even a slightly convex shape can hurtle you into mom jeans territory when the waistline nears your navel.
You can also try the "Boyfriend Jean" approach, a reliable solution to the "freshman fifteen" for generations. While a tight hipster jean will give you a full-on Brioche Belly, the right loose pair will hang flatteringly from your hips without digging into your overly flexible midsection. If you're not a baggy jeans girl, you can find yourself a good tailor to take in the legs. Read more from Rebecca Odes & Ceridwen Morris...
