Maternity Skirts

Maternity Skirts Built Around the Bump, Not Around a Guess

A skirt is the piece most moms forget to buy and then wear twice a week, because it solves the waistband problem without committing you to a dress. This collection runs to more than 50 styles: shirred maxi skirts, rib knit and satin midis, ponte pencil shapes, knitted side split skirts and 2-in-1 skirt dresses, in sizes XS through 3XL and colors from white, oat milk and beige through to black, chocolate and navy.

Skirts also outlast most maternity buys. The panel sits high while you are pregnant and folds down afterward, so an Ellie shirred maxi or an Athena pencil midi bought at 20 weeks usually stays in rotation months past the birth. If you want the same waistband in pants instead, our maternity bottoms range covers it.

Maxi, Midi or Pencil: Which Length Actually Works?

Length changes how often you reach for it, so pick for your week rather than the photo.

• Maxi: the most forgiving through the third trimester and the easiest in warm weather. Shirred and knitted maxi skirts skim rather than cling, and they photograph well for a baby shower or babymoon.
• Midi: the everyday workhorse. It stays put when you sit and stand, which matters more than usual once the bump changes your proportions. Rib knit and satin midis cover both casual and dressed-up.
• Pencil and straight cut: the office answer. Ponte holds its shape through a full day and reads as tailored rather than as maternity.
• Split hem and 2-in-1: side split knits add movement without extra volume, and a 2-in-1 skirt dress gives you two garments for one purchase.

Why the Waistband Matters More Than the Size

Almost every fit complaint about maternity skirts traces back to the waistband. A wide, soft over the belly panel spreads the pressure and stays where you put it; a shirred or smocked waist does the same job with more give and works from the second trimester right through recovery. Anything that rolls down after an hour is the wrong shape for pregnancy, whatever size you bought.

Order your usual pre-pregnancy size. These are cut with the bump allowed for, so sizing up mostly leaves the hip and hem loose without adding room where you need it. Fabric matters too: ponte and wool blend knits hold structure, satin and shirred cotton move and breathe in late summer heat, and everything ships with free shipping on orders over $100.

Shop Maternity Skirts and What Goes With Them

• Maternity work skirts in ponte, pencil and satin-finish shapes.
• Maternity knit skirts including wool blend and side split styles.
• Maternity skirts on sale for reduced sizes and last pieces.
• Maternity work tops to build a skirt outfit for the office.
• Maternity knit tops for an easy matching-texture set.
• Maternity leggings to layer underneath once it cools down.
• Maternity maxi dresses if you would rather one piece than two.
• Maternity workwear for the full office edit.

Maternity Skirt FAQs

What size maternity skirt should I order?

Your usual pre-pregnancy size. The over the belly panel is designed to stretch through the whole pregnancy, so sizing up generally makes the hip and hem too loose rather than giving you more room at the waist. Sizes here run XS to 3XL, with measurements on each product page.

Are maternity skirts good for work?

Yes, and a ponte or rib knit midi in black or navy is the most versatile option for an office. Pair it with a blouse or knit top and it reads as tailored. Look for ponte and satin-finish fabrics, which hold their shape through a full day at a desk.

Can I wear a maternity skirt postpartum?

Most moms do. Fold the panel down and an over the belly skirt becomes a high waisted skirt, which is usually more comfortable than pre-pregnancy waistbands for the first several months, including after a c-section.

What do I wear with a maternity skirt?

A fitted knit top keeps a maxi from swamping you, while a looser blouse balances a pencil or straight cut shape. Matching the top's texture to the skirt, rib with rib or knit with knit, is the fastest way to make two separates read as one deliberate outfit.