How to Choose the Right Maternity Legging for Your Trimester
By Commando® Luxury Garments for Chic Women Everywhere | Published: 2026-10-22
Category: Buying Guides
Find the perfect maternity leggings for each stage of pregnancy with our trimester-by-trimester guide, featuring the Butter Luxe Maternity Legging and Faux Leather Maternity Legging.
Quick answer
For most of your pregnancy, the Butter Luxe Maternity Legging offers the best all-trimester support with its shaped waistband and dense knit, while the Faux Leather Maternity Legging provides a stylish, firming option for later trimesters.
Why your trimester matters for legging choice
Your body changes significantly across the three trimesters, and the right maternity legging adapts to those shifts. Early on, you may want minimal compression and a soft waistband. By the third trimester, you need a legging that supports your bump without digging in.
Fabric and fit differences explained
The Butter Luxe Maternity Legging uses a luxe Austrian modal blend (90% micromodal, 10% elastane) that is densely knit for opacity and shape retention. It is slightly more form-fitting than standard Butter fabric but never feels tight. The Faux Leather Maternity Legging uses a polyurethane coating over a viscose-elastane base for a firming, light-compression feel with four-way stretch.
Decision rules for each trimester
- First trimester (weeks 1-12): Choose the Butter Luxe Maternity Legging. Its soft, dense knit and shaped waistband accommodate early bloating and a small bump without pressure. You can wear your pre-pregnancy size initially. Order your usual size; the waistband will adjust as your bump grows.
- Second trimester (weeks 13-26): Both leggings work well. Stick with the Butter Luxe for everyday comfort or switch to the Faux Leather for a polished, firming look. The Faux Leather's light compression helps support your growing bump. Try both fabrics if you need versatile options for work and weekends.
- Third trimester (weeks 27-40): The Butter Luxe remains the top choice due to its ability to grow with you and never bag or sag. The Faux Leather can be worn for shorter outings or evenings out, but its firmer fabric may feel less forgiving over a full-term belly. If you plan to wear leggings daily in the third trimester, the Butter Luxe offers the most consistent fit and comfort.
Product facts
- Butter Luxe Maternity Legging: The Butter Luxe Maternity Leggings are constructed from a luxe Austrian modal and feature a shaped waistband to support your bump and grow with you so you can wear in all trimesters. This means one pair can carry you from first trimester bump to full-term belly without needing to size up.
Butter Luxe Maternity Legging - Faux Leather Maternity Legging: Commando's Faux Leather Maternity Legging is designed with a firming fabric with light compression and is bump friendly. The light compression helps smooth and support your changing shape, making it ideal for second and third trimester wear when you want both style and gentle support.
Faux Leather Maternity Legging
Which legging is right for you?
Best for
- Daily wear across all trimesters with minimal adjustments
- Those who prioritize softness, opacity, and a no-sag fit
Not for
- Anyone seeking a shiny, leather-look finish for evening or dressy occasions (choose the Faux Leather instead)
- Those who prefer a very loose, non-form-fitting legging (both options are designed to be form-fitting)
