10 Best Plus Size Postpartum Compression (2022 Updated)

I purchased my first pair of Louisa leggings roughly 2 years ago right at the end of my 1st trimester of pregnancy. At first I was very skeptical as they seemed cumbersome and tight, but as I my belly grew I became more of a fan of these leggings every day.

Immediately postpartum is when they really began to shine – my daughter was born via emergency c-section and after the first few weeks of healing (where I only wore loose dresses) I began to live in these leggings as they allowed me freedom of movement (no extra fabric getting caught up around my legs) while supporting my still-sore and very jiggly tummy.

My daughter is now 19 months old and I still wear that original pair of leggings all the time and just added a second pair to my wardrobe – with pockets this time! – and am so happy I did. The original pair has held up great through many washes and seasons and I’m confident that this 2nd pair will be getting even more use now that it gives me a place to put my phone, keys, or anything else I’m holding when my daughter says “up!”.

All of the above being true, I will say that these seem to run a touch small as the XX-large is a bit snug and can be difficult to pull on even though I wear a L/XL in all other pants I own, but since the stretch is incredible and they are comfortable once on, I just view this is a little extra compression to hold in all the jiggly bits.

I loved these leggings so much that I ended up buying two pairs (and would have bought more earlier on if I knew how much I’d be wearing them). They’re my go to leggings. They’re soft and thick enough that I’m not worried about them being see thru but not so thick that I’m hot.

I first bought them in second trimester when the waist on my non maternity leggings was getting a little tight. During that stage, I loved that they folded down because I was only showing a little. Now in third trimester, I rock the full belly coverage.

I also love the length. I’m 5’7” and most leggings seem to be 7/8 length. Given that I’m due in February, I’ve been wearing these in the fall and winter and want the extra length. If you’re shorter than 5’5” then I could see them being a little long, depending on your preferences.

These are also my favorite because I’ve had zero issue with sagging and I look forward to wearing them after baby arrives because I can roll them down.

I have loved KB leggings since my first purchase in 1/2020. I have in total ordered 5 pairs – 2 crop and 3 full length. 1 gray, 2 black and 2 blue. I’m 5,5” and 130 lbs, and size small fit well. Positives: They are very comfortable, soft, and flattering.

The slight compression slims the look of my thighs and gives nice support to my belly, especially if the belly band so folded down. The leggings can be dressed up or down. Note: The black color does show hair and lint, but only a small amount, and it’s nothing that a lint roller can’t remove easily.

I’d recommend gentle cycle washing in a garment bag and hanging to dry just to keep the fabric and seams as strong as possible. I wore these during my last pregnancy as well as postpartum, and am wearing them during my current pregnancy since my pants don’t fit comfortably anymore (I am 10 weeks along).

Note: the horizontal seam along the front touches EXACTLY where my c section scar is, so for those with healing incisions or for those with sensitivity, it may bother or irritate it unless there’s a barrier.

Complaints: Why this product lost a star: the LOOSE THREADS and WEAK SEAMS. Every single legging I have ordered arrives with a minimum of one weak seam with a loose thread that either requires hand knotting to keep it from further unraveling or use of a needle and thread for seam reinforcement.

I recently had to take a pair I bought in 2020 to my sewing machine to keep the seam at the crotch from ripping apart. I keep buying them because they are so comfortable and flattering, but goodness gracious, for the price I shouldn’t have to repair a brand new item to keep it in one piece.

I bought this tank postpartum to help sculpt y body back to what it once was. When it came to my house, It was everything and more than I had anticipated for. It is so comfortable that I would wear this even when I am past my postpartum journey.

It has the perfect amount of compression for the tummy and I was even happier when I realized that I could style this tank and make some cute outfits with it. I swear by this tank !!.

I love this top because it is so comfortable and so flattering. It sucks me up in all the right places without it feeling restrictive or painful. I can eat a whole meal and still be comfortable which is not something that I can say about other compression tanks that I have tried.

A good amount of compression, felt it right away! My only complaint it is pretty long so for me with a shorter torso I will wear it more with leggings and items since I cannot tuck it into jeans.

I bought this as a maternity shirt, bought a size up and it was still too small. Not because it runs small but because this is not a maternity shirt. The photo of the white tank on the pregnant person is not the same tank as I received.

If you compare the support lines on the sides of the white tank of the non pregnant model vs pregnant, you can see they’re not the same. The compression on my belly at 6 mo along was very uncomfortable and I couldn’t wear it for more than an hour.

If you go to the blanqi site there is a more accurate description of this being for post partum only. I’m sure it is good for post partum, but for late pregnancy it was not wearable for me, I am 5’8 and usually M.

I got the Large and the bottom barely met the top of my under the bump jeans and I had to keep tugging it down. I tried wearing it again when I knew I would be standing more, since sitting helps it rise up.

It rode up less but the compression was still uncomfortable.

Let me start by saying I LOVE these. I wear one every single day. I got hooked on the Blanqi maternity tanks when I was pregnant and these do not disappoint. To address some of the negative review points: Rolling up.

Size up for sure. I’m an Xs-S normally and the medium fits just right. Smaller sizes do roll but ordering up solved that completely. Pilling. Yes, these do pill at the armpits. But no more than my bras do, and I mostly treat these as underwear (two shirt method breastfeeding), so mild pilling does not bother me.

I have 3 of these tanks and I keep one as just outerwear so it’s less pilled than the strictly underwear ones. I’ve found washing cold inside out and hang drying helps here. Also, at the end of the day, it’s the easiest thing I’ve found to pull down and flop a boob out while providing some back support so again, I don’t mind.

And real talk, they dry fast from spit ups/leaks and they don’t get that dry crusty feeling like other materials do when you leak. Leaking is actually totally undetectable in the black. I’m so glad I found these!.

I used the same tank during my pregnancy and now I’m 9 months postpartum and I still can’t live without it. It contours your body perfectly and supports your core, but at the same time it is comfortable enough to wear it all day.

I sometimes wear it alone or under another loose top. It is worth the price tag and is a great investment piece. Customer service is great and quick to respond to any questions or concerns you may have.

But be sure to take care and follow the washing instructions. Cold water , without softener and hang to dry. Thank you Blanqi.

Nursing so frequently makes me forget about my posture and engaging my core, but the compression in this tank is perfect to remind me to not hunch over, engage my abs, and correct my posture. It keeps me nice and taut, but it isn’t uncomfortable.

The tank pulls down nicely to nurse and snacks right back into place without any sagginess or stretching so no worries about the girls peeking out. The material is soft and thick. I’m normally a small, but tried a medium and it works great; the small probably would’ve been too snug for my liking.

It’s a keeper!.

I absolutely love all the Blanqi leggings, so I thought I would love this tank as well. For whatever reason I tend to get chubby underarms while I’m pregnant and nursing, and I found the armholes of this shirt to be too high and tight for me.

The elastic edging dug in a lot and was uncomfortable and looked very unflattering. I even went up to a size large (I usually wear a small or medium) and still had the same problem. Bummer! Otherwise it’s great quality as usual from Blanqi.

This might work better for someone else.

I liked this product at first. It does a good job of holding everything together and can be used post c-section and post vaginal delivery. With a c-section, it did not irritate the scar area, so that’s a huge plus.

The reason I give it such a low rating is because it is not constructed well! The first few times I wore it, the support posts in the back jabbed into my back. I don’t feel it so much anymore, but now the hooks are coming out.

I’ve only worn this thing maybe 10 times, and for the price, you would think it would be constructed better. I would not recommend based on longevity, because this thing will not last very long. One other thing is that they didn’t really think of the consumer when making this product.

I’m a mom with a little baby. That means I don’t have time to hook and unhook this everytime I need to use the restroom. There should be snap buttons in the crotch area so that it can easily be snapped and unsnapped from the bottom.

After having my second c-section I was very excited to get these, unfortunately I was disappointed in the fact that after you wear them for more than 5 min they start to slide down and bunch up in specific area in my back causing terrible back pain.

I wish it had straps or something to help it stay up high. The fabric is great, feels good wearing it but it does not stay up like it should. I do wear L/XL so maybe it would stay better on slim person.

I like it and hate that I need to come up with some type of my own adjustments to make it comfortable. haven’t figured it out yet but I like and hate it at same time.

I loved these after having an unplanned c-section. They were slimming and comfortable and are still in great shape after a few washes. I was worried it would be hard to go for a walk in them but they are perfectly comfy! Between this and my mother trucker leggings, they’ve helped immensely in my postpartum recovery.

They will leave little temporary marks on your skin from the clips but it goes away.

I have been looking for this girdle for a long time. My problem is finding the right size. My first order was for 2 size 6X which provided medium control for me. So, I ordered one 5X and found more control but still not what I was looking for.

I decided that the 4X would probably be the size. So, I ordered two in size 4X–Perfect, LOVE the fit and control. You may ask, “Why not send the others back?” No way! Different size options for different occasions.

I have a range of sizes to choose from–nice. I wear a girdle under EVERYTHING I wear! I love the “bling” that I have ordered (stretch rings and bracelets) from AmeriMark. I have fat fingers and wish the stretch rings came a little larger.

I can wear the ones I have, but they are a bit tight. Beautiful and cost is great as are all products you sell. Thank You, AmeriMark!!.

Very high quality materials, very comfortable, very well made, love the high waistline. I’m very hard to please, and I can’t believe how happy I am with this item! I almost NEVER buy sight unseen. not sure what possessed me to jump to get this, but I am so very pleased and will come back to THIS store in the future instead of taking a chance elsewhere.

Obviously, QUALITY is important at Beauty Botique!.

It’s been hard to find this item anywhere! Bought it for my mom in white and she loves it. Ordered her another one in cream color and she’s so happy 😀

Firstly: this is a great maternity shapewear bodysuit. Pre-preggo, I was normally a S/M but I have grown EVERYWHERE and so went up to a L/XL in this with low expectations in regards to the bust area specifically, but was V E R Y pleasantly surprised when the cups fit my 32K (that’s right, K) preggo boobs.

(The support wasn’t necessarily there for the boobs, but when you’re a 32K, is there ever support?) Fabric is spandexy and I love the shaping this bodysuit gives under dresses. However: I have worn it twice, for maybe three hours at a time, and noticed this last time there are are ALREADY two holes in the crotch inseam area.

The fabric *looks* like it can hold up, but apparently, it can’t. So, I’ve taken off two stars: one per hole in this brand new bodysuit. Do I regret my purchase? No. Will I still wear the shapewear, even with the holes? Yes.

Will I re-buy when this one inevitably falls apart? Not sure. Currently at 25 weeks, so this doesn’t have to last *too* much longer. let’s hope it holds up.

Material is perfect. Light compression is great. Color is on point. Those are the only three stars it gets. As a health care worker, I wear Skims Shapewear under my scrubs for coverage, concealment & compression since scrubs are always so thin.

These shorts are not good for any of those concerns. They need the rubber lining to keep the legs & waist in place. On me, they look great when I first put them on, standing up straight & not moving.

The minute I take a step, the leg rolls all the way into my lady parts & the waist rolls down giving me mega muffin top (bunching & rolls visible through scrubs!) Not practical for movement. Not “smoothing” under clothes when you can see every roll the shorts create.

Just add the rubber per usual & these would be perfect!.

I’m a petite woman but want smoothing shapewear with core control for my wedding day. THIS. IS. IT. I am obsessed with how comfortable and soft yet effective these shorts are. I ordered the xxs/xs and when I took them out of the pack I was terrified I had made a big mistake – they look doll-sized.

With some jumping around I got them on just fine and WOW! I wore them to my second wedding dress fitting and they made my stomach look so flat even at the end of the day. I really appreciate that size-inclusive extends to xxs in this line because even us petite girls fluctuate in size too and want to have a smoother appearance with shapewear.

These were much easier to take off than to get on, and while I wore them I felt very comfortable. Definitely recommend!.

So I have been waiting a long time to write a review for this product because I wanted to see whether it worked well both during pregnancy and postpartum. I can honestly say that I would not have survived my pregnancy more comfortably if I had not used this belt.

I work in retail and have a standing job of 8-9 hours. Wearing this belt took the pressure off my back significantly and allowed me to continue work as originally planned (up to 36 weeks). During pregnancy, I never used this belt directly on body because I suffered from itchy skin and did not want to experiment with how the material would feel against my skin.

But I have been wrapping the belt directly on my waist postpartum to support my abdominal muscles and it is as comfortable as wearing regular tight fitting clothes. The belt is very good in providing back support postpartum as well.

Because I had extreme back contractions during labor, I can attest to the fact that this product is significantly helping in healing the back injury/trauma I suffered. Overall, if I had to buy this product again I would do it in a heart beat!.

I’m currently 8 months pregnant and have been going to the Chiropractor every week for the past 6 weeks to help with severe sciatica pain from a bulging disc caused by the weight of my growing belly and rotation of my hips.

I also work on my feet 8-9 hour days and by the end of the day, I was in so much distress from the pain. I was recommended to purchase a belly band to try and shift some weight and provide the support I need for these last week’s of pregnancy and into postpartum.

I did lots of research online for different types of bands and wanted one that was easy to use, not too bulky and was fully adjustable. I came across BellyBands products and didn’t hesitate to purchase as it was exactly what I was looking for.

The moment I put it on I noticed the immediate difference. I can’t believe I went weeks without one. It provides the perfect underbump support and now I am able to reduce my Chiropractor visits to every fortnight as I’ve been doing so well since using the belly band.

I 100% recommend this product for any expecting mamma out there!.

My hip and pelvic pain was relieved the first day I wore the bellyband. And continued to be improved any day I wore it. And the support to the stretched weak abdo muscles was instant- I had had increasing discomfort just below the ribs for weeks and it turns out it was the ab muscles from the weight and pull of third baby, despite not having this ever before (poor body feeling the strain when third time round!) I also have been wearing it these pst 2weeks since having bub- and the support to the recovering ab muscles is great.

I had an ache feeling in the abdo that was hard to describe and I wasn’t even sure if it was internal or external! But from wearing the bellyband and the improvement, I’d definitely say it’s been abdominal wall weakness and pressure of contents mobility following uterus shrinking.

(4th trimester fun!) I can’t believe I never used a bellyband prior pregnancies- I think I just figured that some discomfort was normal and expected. But wow-the difference it makes!.

Good tights (bought size tall) – probably a little too light on the compression for my tired veins (I’d go up one or two levels of compression if you are buying for this reason), but I still like them for summer wearing with sandals.

The area around my bump is a bit too tight and I need to fold down the waist to under belly for comfort, particularly when I am sitting down (this is my second child). I am on the taller side (183cm) so that might be the reason too.

I bought two of these tights but decided just to keep one pair after trying them on. Laurel.

Initially I thought that these tights were too tight and I got the wrong size, however when I wore them they are actually the right size (followed the size chart) and were pretty comfortable. Wore them to work and fortunately I did because that day I was so busy and was on my feet the whole night.

These tights helped alot! I felt my legs were lighter and didn’t have leg cramps or tired legs after my shift. Will purchase another one – Mel.

absolutely love these tights they are incredible! couldnt find footless maternity compression tights anywhere, it was such a relief when i finally found these! being pregnant in summer, having footless is a must.

They have great compression and are really comfortable to wear. I have very painful varicose veins in my legs and these are a mild compression but i find them just as good as my heavy compression pantyhose, They give so much support and stop my legs from aching so much from standing most of the day as i work as a nurse.

highly recommmded. Chelsea (Victoria).

I love these! I’m giving it 5 stars. It does its job and more. Love how it has the snaps for easy pee access. I mostly wear this pair at night to sleep in. It is soft and comfy compression on belly and easy for those times I need to pee in the middle of the night.

I started wearing at 4 weeks postpartum. I orded a size Small. I gained 40 lbs during pregnancy and was 156 when I started wearing it. I am 5’4″. I beleive it will last as I lost more weight. I can tell the compression is helping my belly go down.

I own several belly bandit items. And wear all day and most the night. Only complaint I have is that I cannot wear a pad with them, but can fit a pair of short underwear underneath and wear a pad on that cotton undies.

Main thing is, this item does what its supposed to, compression and it is amazing. I am now 6 weeks post c section and plan to wear all belly bandit compression at least 12 weeks if not longer. The c section underwear are awesome as well.

I would recommend having that pair and this pair, bc sleeping in this pair is much more comfortable. But the c section underwear has a tighter compression. Both are a most have after birth!.

I’ve been using shape wear for over 10yrs and NONE has been able to keep my stubborn pouch in check. This girdle somehow popped up on my usual Nordstrom browse and I wait bait! This. Thing. Works! My only complaint is that the elastic at the waist isn’t as snug as some other shape wear but BABY, it smothers my pouch like I need it to! A word of advice, BUY A SIZE DOWN, I got an XL (which I use usually) but realize that I need a L so back to shopping I go! Get those rolls hidden, girls!!!.

Started wearing at about 8 weeks postpartum. The hooks to keep it fastened in the crotch area are BRUTAL to say the least. The girdle itself is super comfy and easy to wear all day. The only negative is the hooks.

If you can deal with that all day, get this girdle as I think it really did help postpartum.