Well, all my problems involving droopy pantaloons, that is. A topic that is on my mind at present as I wander around doing chores and holding up a pair of A.'s pants with one hand. The solution came to me in a flash of brilliance as I bent over to grab a t-shirt out of the laundry basket to hang on the line and very nearly lost my precarious hold on my (A.'s) pants. Such a simple, practical solution, too: suspenders*.
Yes, suspenders. Beloved of men with beer guts everywhere. And what do I have but the gestational equivalent of a beer gut? And who says men with beer guts are the only ones allowed to sport such a fashionable item of clothing?
Now I just need to figure out where to find a pair . . .
* Or braces, if you want to be British today. Sometimes it's fun to be British. At least in word choices.
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So, this begs the question: what do British people call braces? Like, the on-your-teeth kind? My mind was blown recently when I learned that British people call English muffins "muffins," and muffins "American muffins." True story.
I thought you went and brought maternity pants? Maternity yoga pants should stay up silly.
Feed store that sells some clothing should have suspenders. They are still a dress code requirement for older farmers.
You should, like, totally read your comments sometime. I suggested them last week, and Mikey confirmed the idea.
Word verification: tedrarmo -- director's comment to Theodore for playing the cowardly lion
There are also overalls. That really cool shop you have mentioned before that has the flannel shirts and stuff should have them. Or check out a yard sale where the ol' fellar was fond of beer. Thrift shop/salvation army or goodwill store.
A. doesn't need all his pants???
Suspenders are awesome. You could also try sewing some extra elastic into the waist of your pants. It might not be that attractive, but it would be functional.
You're kiddin' me ..Kristin doesn't read her comments...holy toledo...why are we commenting then? Oh, I forgot , she is queen and we are her minions. :)
There may be a pair in the top left-hand drawer of the highboy (in amongst all the yarn/needles, etc.) And look in Adam's old bedroom closet or chest of drawers. At one time we had a bright red pair. Don't ask me why.
Let's not get huffy now, everyone: I do too read comments. However, the suspender thing was something I thought of before I did that one post you all are referring to (because I DO occasionally come up with solutions to my own problems--I KNOW, SHOCKING), but was reminded of this morning again when I was hanging laundry. Maternity pants do not stay up on me as of yet (maybe I'm not big enough yet), and even if they did, I won't wear them to do chores, because they are new clothes and wearing new clothes to do the kinds of dirty chores I generally get involved in would ruin them.
Overalls don't work. At least the ones at the farm store. I tried--if they're big enough in the mid-section, they're WAAAY too big everywhere else. But I might look there for the suspenders next time I'm there. If I can't find a pair in the house leftover from some random inhabitant that might fit me. We do come across the most astonishing things in our drawers sometimes.
There. Are you all satisfied?
My sister also made great use of elastic hair ties when she was pregnant to give her self a few more inches on her favorite jeans. Just loop one end of the tie around the button, thread it through the button hole, and then loop it back onto the button.
She was able to wear her jeans until like 7 months along.
http://www.pregnancystore.com/bella_band.htm
My sister in law used one of these, extended the life of her jeans. You could probably even make your own (recycling!) out of a old, small t-shirt. I would think it would help the pants stay up as well. Maybe.
Try the Liberty Store. The FIL wears them all the time and I'm pretty sure he only shops there - if you don't find them elsewhere...
Oh, and he has a pair that look like measuring tape. That could be a fun look ;)
You could get a rainbow pair, like Gallagher. Do your chores involve smashing watermelons?
Just don't start smashing any fruit.
In your rainbow suspenders.
Because, to me, all suspenders are rainbow.
You are awesome.
Photos? This is a fashion statement, after all.
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http://www.americanpopularculture.com/archive/bestsellers/almanzo.htm
Can someone in the house sew? If so, this might be another solution: http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/09/maternity-pants-tutorial.html
That's the difference between you and me. I would totally be going without pants.
When I was pregnant, I found two pairs of maternity overalls at a yard sale. They weren't pretty or flattering, but boy were they comfy. They were Motherhood Maternity brand. Big enough for the belly, but fit everywhere else. Good stuff - worth the effort in finding them!
Yup. NEED Bella Band! (and wish I thought to invent that)
Okay folks, some men wear suspenders even if they are NOT farmers. My husband wears suspenders, much to my dismay. He doesn't farm, but he grew UP on one. Does THAT count? And he DOES, in fact drink beer, among other things, contributing to a belly. Hmmm...if the shoe fits.....
The other day I was complaining about my pants falling down and he said, "Why don't you wear suspenders?" Yeah, right. Matching ones. Wouldn't THAT be cute?
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