Do these jeans make my butt look big? That would be a no.

I have reluctantly embraced leggings over the past few years to the point where I now own five pairs--all black. (What? They're all different!) So when I got wind of the jeggings craze I did think ooohh... wardrobe diversity . Even so, w…

Do these jeans make my butt look big? That would be a no.
I have reluctantly embraced leggings over the past few years to the point where I now own five pairs--all black. (What? They're all different!) So when I got wind of the jeggings craze I did think ooohh...wardrobe diversity.

Even so, when I went to a fashion event at the Blogher conference recently, and had the opportunity to be fitted for a pair of Miraclebody Jeans, I was skeptical. I don't just stick my butt out for anyone, let alone celeb stylist Robert Verdi who was doing the honors. Besides, they promise to take 10 pounds off and uh...yeah. Right.

[don't miss a fab giveaway after the jump!]
Well crow eaten, words taken back and mea culpa, Miraclebody Jeans, because those thangs are a blessing to moms everywhere.

Ignore the stretchy waistband for a moment and the memories of 2nd trimester jeans that they evoke and just imagine your butt really looking a whole size smaller. In fact, I wore about 2 sizes down from what I normally wear so if you're between sizes I'd say go down one. The goal is for them to be stretchy-tight anyway.

The straight-cut jeans should be pretty universally flattering, but I ended up with the jeggings. Would I wear them with pumps as in the photo? Not on your life. High boots all the way baby, and a trench or sweater coat to cover the butt. That's how I roll in these postpartum days. -Liz

Find Miraclebody Jeans,and the jeggings. from Miraclebody, the same folks who brought you the Miraclebody swimsuits.

[thanks audrey + vera!]

Congratulations to Monique, lucky winner of a pair of Miraclebody Jeans!

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