I purchased two of these at the very beginning of my pregnancy, one in white, and one in black. I'm now about 18 weeks along, and while they've been very useful for covering up my un-buttoned pants, I don't really recommend them for just that purpose. They aren't as thick or elastic as I'd like, and I end up adjusting it many times during the day.

You should also be aware that the band goes all the way up over your chest without much elastic at the top to keep it in place. For bustier girls like me, it's very hard to keep the band in one place, especially since I find myself constantly tugging on it to keep it down over my unbuttoned pants. I've actually resorted to folding it down over my midsection for a little extra support and so it doesn't move around as much.

Overall, this has been a very helpful product because I haven't had to buy any maternity clothes yet. I plan on wearing this all the way through my pregnancy for a little extra support and modesty. I wouldn't discourage anyone from getting it, but you should be aware of its limitations.