I loved the Bellaband. I was skeptical at first that this would do what it said, I thought that the waistband would slip out from underneath it, leaving me with my pants down- literally. But it is comfortable, keeps unbuttoned and eventually unzipped pants securely up, and is not hot. Washing it is a breeze. I ended up being able to wear my pre-pregnancy pants into my 8th month, at which point I didn't want to deal with pants anymore and just switched over to dresses and leggings. I used it post pregnancy as well, and I am keeping it for my next pregnancy. I would suggest getting it in a couple different colors.