This is my second bella band and I'm so glad that I've discovered them.  They are perfect for the early months of pregnancy when your growing, bloated belly is making your regular pants too snug for comfort.  For a small, reasonable price, it's a great investment to extend the use of your regular pants so that you don't have to splurge on maternity pants so early on.  Even with my pants completely unzipped under my bella band, the band holds my pants up comfortably and smooths out the bulkiness of the open zipper.  I love these!  Bella Bands are a pregnant woman's "must-have."