I love wearing leggings in the winter, with long chunky sweaters or under a sweater dress. Last winter, I didn’t like wearing leggings so much, because I didn’t like the way my thighs looked, and when I did I had to ensure the sweater was bulky because leggings always seemed to stop too short at the waist. You know the look – the band of the leggings sits just below or at your belly button, giving any hint of a muffin-top full ability to share it’s glorious bump with the world. I hated that!
This winter, I love leggings, I love sweater dresses, and that’s of course thanks to 20+ pound weight loss. Still, I’m a mom of three and my belly has stretched and then went back to size three times. It’s not as flat, taut, and ab-tastic as I’d like (I know the abs are in there somewhere!) so I of course use little tricks to make me feel more confident when I’m wearing a sweater dress that’s more clingy than baggy. First, you need to ensure the leggings come up high enough to cover your stomach and that means way past your belly button. Next, find leggings that offer support around your tummy. While a $12 pair of leggings is cute, if that super-soft brushed fabric has no support, you’re pretty much wearing nylons.
If you haven’t heard about Belly Bandit leggings yet, let me be the first to share with you how amazing these babies are. Back in 2011 I reviewed the Mother Tucker Compression Tank by Belly Bandit, shortly after having my third child. As I mentioned back in that post, I don’t like the feeling of being squeezed into something, so when I was offered Mother Tucker Leggings, I wondered if I’d hate them if they were really squeezing my waist.
I’m happy (so happy!) to report that Mother Tucker Leggings by Belly Bandit are super comfortable to wear, and don’t make me feel – ur – compressed in any way, except that they make sure everything is nicely tucked in, nice and smooth, and looking good.
At $109.99 through Well.ca, they’re certainly not priced like pair of nylons, and more like brand-name yoga pants, but I’ve paid the same for yoga pants that didn’t tuck me in. A quick search online also found this US brand at BabyJoy.ca.
One of our readers is going to win their own Mother Tucker Leggings from Belly Bandit! Enter your name and email address in the form below to start, and then leave a comment below telling us why you’d love to win!
I need to be tucked lol
I think I need the tucking. So, I will be gifting to myself.
I would love to win them because I love leggings but I definitely need something with some tummy tucking power.
I’m expecting my 7th child in a few weeks!! I definitely need some tummy assistance! These would be perfect!
Can be dressed up for the holidays with a festive top or sweater.
I’ve been too dang cheap to try these but would love to know if they’re worth the hype!
Would love to try these!
Looks like a good way to smooth things out and make an outfit look more flattering.
I’d love to try these to see if they can really smooth me out!
I would love these. I’ve become all about the high waist post 2 kids. 😉
I want these for after my baby arrives. I love the belly bandit for that reason- keeps everything tucked in.
Would love to win these and give them a try!
Because who likes having lumps or bumps..smooth me out!
I’d love to win because my belly needs all the help it can get!
Holding it in sounds good to me! Lol
Wow! These leggings look fantastic. I’d love to try them out and see how fab they make me feel.
Would love a pair!
I would love to try these! I just stopped wearing leggings because of the way they make me look. They emphasize what I don’t like in my ”new” body.
Just had a baby and would love to feel some tummy support and have everything look smooth!
I would like to win these because my belly needs to be banded!! lol
Definitely need myself a pair of these mother tuckers 😂😂😂
I need to be tucked
I would like to check out Mother Tucker leggings as my daughter always complains about a muffin top. These sound perfect and something she would love and feel comfortable wearing.
I think these would be great while working out!
Just like you, I’ve worked super hard and lost nearly 30lbs over the last year (congrats to you!! It’s hard but worthwhile work!!). I feel like I’m at my most comfortable & healthy weight, but I too loathe the muffin top look (which can happen to ANYONE at any weight with an ill-fitting pair of pants!) I’m slowly rebuilding my wardrobe to fit my new body, and would be so thrilled to have a comfy, stylish and good quality pair of leggings to add!
I need to hide my weight
My job requires me to work extensively outside during the winter months, and I cannot get out there without wearing my leggings underneath my bluejeans. I freeze otherwise, even though I am constantly moving about. Without leggings my legs will be totatlly red in color from the cold. I would love to try these compression leggings! I imagine that the hugging part of them on the legs should provide more protection from the cold.
I would love to win these leggings! I would wear them under a sweater dress for a polished office look. Thank you!
It seems that these legging could maybe help tuck certain areas into place. I would love to try a pair
I might need to wear two pairs..I really need some tucking!
I love that these leggings nicely conceal any trouble areas, which certainly would come in handy this time of year! I’d love to try them for just that reason!
These sound like they’d be great under sweater dresses with an added “sucking in” effect. So I can eat as many Christmas treats as I want :0
These look amazing! And leggings, sweaters and boots are one of the main (only?) reasons that I like winter beyond January 😉
I buy my leggings at Old Navy – I’d love to see the difference between theirs and a $100+ pair!
I was just looking at these yesterday online because I just had a baby and I wanted to see all the options belly banit had.
I would love these for after I javelin my baby. I need some forgiveness
I could use these!
I tooooo need to be tucked!! Id love to win these!!! Thanks for the chance!
Would love to try these while exercising
compression without that “spanks” feeling would be great
Yip! I have rolls. These would be great to tuck some things in! 🙂 Thanks!
After 3 kids, I’d like to give something a try that can tuck stuff!
I am quite slim but I still need some compression around the belly area!
Leggings are my favourite “pant” ! I would love to win these because I could always use another pair! They look so comfortable too
After 4 pregnancies, let’s just say I can use all the help I can get!
I’m in need of some serious smoothing action and don’t own a pair of leggings right now! I’d love to try these out!
Great for winter wear
I would love to win these- after two kids the muffin top game is something I cannot escape! I would love to try these!
They look flattering to wear.
I’d like to check them out because they sound awesome and something i could and would use.
Would be so comfy to wear on the plane.
I am on board with anything that will smooth the bumps!
I’d like to check them out because they look comfortable to wear and will tuck my tummy in.
Id love to win as this sounds like a great pair of tights to really complete your look 🙂
I like the solid colors and the compression aspect. They look great.
My step daughter would love these
The struggle is real. Need to flatten my tummy!
I’d like to check out Mother Tucker leggings because I have a bit of extra baggage around my middle.
I will be needing all the help I can get after baby #2 arrives this winter!!
The same reason you love them – to prevent a muffin top when wearing a fitted sweater dress with leggings. I think leggings are so comfy so I am always on the lookout for a new pair that works well. These sound amazing!
I love to find something that keeps my belly tucked in. I would love to give them a try.
I’d love to try these because they look so comfy!
I would love to have a great pair of leggings that offer support!
Leggings are versatile and comfortable, would love to try a pair of these!
I love wearing leggings and these sound great!
I like the looks of these leggings can always use a little help tucking in my belly 🙂
I would like to check out Mother Tucker’s leggings because our girls and our daughter-in-law all wear leggings.
I`d love to try these! My belly needs a little tucking..lol…these look great!
Because I want to tuck in my bounty.
comfortable and cozy….. a must try
I also love wearing dresses with leggings in the winter! (ok and in the summer too!) Would be great to have a little extra support. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to try them out as I can’t wear leggins without having parts tucked.
I need help tucking and nipping
I would like to check out Mother Tucker leggings because I could use some tucking!
I’m feeling like I need a bit of belly tucking and I’m guessing the holidays will not help the situation!
I need to be tucked. I have had 6 children lol
Leggings are one of my go to pieces in the winter. Seeing that I do need some tucking Mother Tucker Leggings sound right up my alley. I was sold on them when you said that you do not feelcompressed when wearing them.
Because I was nodding all the time while reading your review 🙂
I would love a non-surgical tuck! Ideally one which does not also give over the top spillage. Thank you.
I do not think these would look good on me but my girlfriend would love to try them.
I would love to win a pair of these to see if they can help to tuck me in some.
I need the tucking action lol
I would love to check them out because I have so many tops that id like to wear but feel too self conscious to do so. A little tuck would help.
I would love to check out Mother Tucker leggings because I love to wear leggings and tunic tops/sweaters but am not as confident since I’ve had 2 children. It’d be nice to have some comfortable leggings that hold things in nicely!
I love wearing leggings and these seem like they would be a perfect fit!
Would love to try them!
I would like to wear a legging that is flattering to my body type.
Long muscular legs = sooooo hard to find good leggings!! I have almost (almost!!) given up hope of being comfy and chic in the winter! Would love to try a pair of these to restore my faith in cute cozy trends 😉
I little bit of tucking in could be handy with the long sweater I just purchased.
I like to be tucked but with comfort!
I want to try these because I could use some extra tucking in!
I would love to win Mother Tucker leggings because I need some tucking.
I’ve been eating a few too many christmas cookies!
I could use a little help in the stomach department after having 5 kids. I would love to try these.
I love leggings I want to try them all, and these look super comfortable
I’m supposed to wear compression every day – so these would be awesome!
the belly tucking sounds great
Leggings that tuck you in? 2 csections later, sign me up! 😬
Could use some tucking.
I would like to try Mother Tucker leggings to experience the support in the stomach area. I would gain confidence if everything in the trouble zone was covered and supported.
I don’t own any leggings (gasp) but these look pretty awesome to try out. I could use some tucking in.
My wife loves leggings and I think she would really like to give these leggings a try. She has a Belly Bandit after having our first son.
I would like to have a better body shape
I definitely need to be tucked!
4 kids… That pretty much sums up why I want to get some Mother Tucker pants!
I would love to try these to smooth out my tummy and look slimmer!
I’d like to try them. I like leggings, but you’re right they don’t hit at quite the right spot on my waist. These ones look like they would.
I’d love to look into these more as they look great on!
I love wearing sweater dresses and tunics but often find my leggings just don’t fit right or are itchy and uncomfortable. I would love to see if the mother tuckers look great.
I’ve had some bad leggings, and some good ones, expensive & cheap, would love to give these a go and get tucked.
i could sure use these to help hide my pouch
Half my wardrobe revolves around Leggings! I’d like to add these ones to my collection.
I’d like to check them out for the neat and tidy tucking.
I would love to check out Mother Tucker leggings because they look comfortable and I want to see if they work.
I would love to tuck everything in lol
I would love to try the leggings because I just started wearing leggings and I LOVE how comfortable leggings are.
they look comfy and plus I need the tummy tucked 🙂
HA! I love the idea of tucking power!!
Look great for colder days.
I am only 110lbs and still I need to be tucked and other tights make you look like a stuffed sausage with a muffin on top.
i would love these as i am still losing that baby weight 😉
My tummy could use some tucking
I’ve been on the search for a pair of leggings that does not require me to hike them up every time I take a few steps. Would love to try these!
2 kids, enough said
Because having that extra support goes a long way!
I would like to gift them to my aunt.
I’d like to check out Mother Tucker leggings because a little support is sure to help.
I would like these because I need my waist to look smaller! lol
Tucking of any kind at my age is a good thing. Would love to try these.
They sound like perfect postpartum leggings.
I think they would be very comfortable to wear. They also look sporty and yet dressy.
I could definitely use some tucking. I love how they look as well.
I’m in need of some tucking it seems.
I lost over 100 pounds and I need something to help me looking my best with (sadly) sagging skin!
I love wearing legging and tunics these sound awesome as I am not as skinny as I use to be.
I need to be tucked and they look comfy!
these sound brilliant–just what I need
I’d love to check them out for the support and the tucking 🙂 I’ve lost a lot of weight and need it for the loose skin.
I love wearing leggings under a long shirt, sweater or dress. They look amazing.
Are these warm? I am currently wearing leggings that are super warm for work as some of the parts of the plant are 10C and the temps drop down at night when production is done and i’m cleaning…I also just got a 10% off coupon from well.ca so I’m seriously thinking of grabbing some. Right now I only have one pair of UnderArmour that is for winter (The rest are summer type ones) so I could use another pair (but not going to pay over $100 if they’re not warm lol)
I have a big tummy so I definitely want to have a pair and try it out
I have been on the look out for leggings that don’t show every bump and are heavy enough material for me to feel comfortable wearing them … both physically and mentally. These sound great. Perfect for under longer tops and dresses. I like a bit of support and “tuck” without feeling like I’m in a straight jacket.
My body shape is completely different post-baby. I would love to try these leggings!
I’m interested in trying them because of the compression factor. 🙂
I’m looking for leggings that help with the muffin top issue and are comfortable so I’d love to try these out.
I am going to be a first time mommy in Feb and I know that after my baby, I am going to need some Mother Tucker Leggings!
My belly needs to be “helped”
I love the look of leggings but always afraid to wear them but with the tucking of these wonderful leggings I think I would fell more comfortable wearing leggings.
Can they extend the waist so it can be pulled up under my chin. Lol
I have way too much extra belly that needs to be tucked after having my son in June!
I love comfy leggings and will rock them everywhere!
I love leggings and have not heard of this brand before so I’d love to try them out.
want to see if it will look good on me
I love these!
I need all the tucking in I can get! These would be great!
I have 4 children… I think that may explain it lol
Would love to try these!
that name just cracks me up, and I would love the additional support in the tummy area for sure, I would definitely keep these you would have to pry them out of my hands!
I would love to try Mother Tuckers leggings because of the comfort they would give me and also make me feel slimmer with their tucking power!!
I always wear leggings, I’d like to try shaping ones.
After having three kids, I think my tummy would really appreciate the tucking factor that these leggings have!
I, like you, before your weight loss, have a problem with a bulge at the waist from the waistband of most leggings. I am 61 years old and I love to wear them, but I am very self conscious in them. I think these would make me feel better.
I love my leggings and these ones look so comfortable and easy to wear, would love to try them, thanks for the giveaway
After 3 kids, these might tuck in some stuff!
I could use them to tuck in everything but they also look super comfy.
I could definitely use some compression, and I really enjoy leggings!
After my 5th pregnancy my poor tummy needs the support as my body heals…I’d love to have these leggings!
I would love to win this. I haven’t found a pair of leggings that I feel “supported” in. They tend to stretch out and sometimes I feel like they need to be pulled up.
I hate my jellyroll! It’s my least favorite part!
Some extra help with shaping and smoothing out would be awesome!
Love wearing leggings!
Would love to win for a dear friend! She’d really love them!
The tucking advantage!
I’d like to check out Mother Tucker leggings because the comfortable waistband sound like a real plus.
I need the tucked
I would like to wear a pair instead of stockings with dresses, so much warmer.
Love leggings, these look wonderful!
I love leggings and would love to try these!
thats what every woman must have
would love to win these leggings and enjoy the comfort and fit that you describe them to be.
It would really make me feel more comfortable and confident in an outfit if I were a little more “tucked” in! Thanks a lot !