Maternity Work Skirts
Maternity Work Skirts in Satin, Ponte and Wool Blend Knit
A skirt solves the office problem that pants do not: no waistband sitting across the bump for eight hours, no leg length to get wrong, and one piece instead of two to coordinate. This edit is 23 maternity work skirts chosen for fabric first, since fabric is what decides whether a skirt reads as formal or reads as weekend.
The range covers satin-finish midis in navy and abstract print, straight cut ponte pencils in black, navy and apricot, wide rib knit midis in chocolate and black, ruched jersey midis in black and mink grey, and wool blend knit maxi and split skirts in beige and black. Sizes run XS through 3XL, with the Colette 2-in-1 maxi doubling as a dress.
Which Fabric for Which Kind of Office?
- Ponte: the workhorse. It holds a pencil or straight cut shape through a full day of sitting, does not crease, and reads as tailored. Black and navy are the safe buys; apricot is the one for spring.
- Satin finish: the most formal option here and the closest thing to a silk maternity skirt in the range. The Sheena in navy and the Stephany both work for client meetings, presentations and evening events without changing.
- Wide rib knit: softer and warmer, in chocolate or black. This is the one for a smart casual office or a cold building, and it pairs with a rib knit top for a matching set.
- Wool blend knit with a side split: the Jade in beige or black. The split gives you a normal stride when your gait changes late in pregnancy, and the beige maxi is the piece most people are actually looking for when they search for a neutral maternity skirt.
- Ruched jersey: the most forgiving and the easiest to travel in. Black or mink grey, and it packs without creasing.
Does a Maternity Skirt Actually Look Professional?
Yes, and usually more so than the maternity trousers people buy instead, because a skirt has fewer places to go wrong. There is no rise to sit badly, no hem to drag, and no seam pulling across the hip. A ponte pencil or a satin midi in black or navy with a v-neck blouse is a complete formal outfit, and nothing about it announces that it is maternity.
The one thing to get right is the waistband. A wide over the belly panel spreads the pressure and stays put when you stand; a shirred or ruched waist does the same with more give. Anything that rolls down after an hour is the wrong shape for pregnancy no matter what size you bought.
Sizing and Length
Order your usual pre-pregnancy size. These are cut with the bump allowed for, so sizing up mostly leaves the hip and hem loose. Sizes run XS to 3XL with measurements on each product page.
Midi is the safest length for an office because it stays where you put it when you sit and stand, which matters more once the bump changes your proportions. A maxi with a side split works if you want coverage without heat, and a pencil is the sharpest line if your office is formal. Free shipping applies on orders over $100, so trying two lengths costs nothing.
Shop Maternity Workwear and Skirts
- All maternity skirts including casual and knit styles.
- Maternity knit skirts in wool blend and side split shapes.
- Maternity work tops and blouses to build a skirt outfit.
- Maternity workwear for the complete office edit.
- Maternity work dresses if you would rather one piece.
- Maternity work pants for the days a skirt will not do.
- Maternity leggings to layer underneath in winter.
- Maternity skirts on sale for reduced sizes.
Maternity Work Skirt FAQs
Do you have a silk or satin maternity skirt?
There are satin-finish midis in the range, including the Sheena in navy, the Stephany and an abstract print. They give the drape and shine of silk with far better durability and no dry cleaning, which matters for something you will wear weekly for six months.
What size maternity work 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.
What do I wear with a maternity work skirt?
A fitted v-neck or a wrap blouse tucked in for a pencil shape, or a looser knit top left out over a maxi. Matching the texture, rib knit top with a rib knit skirt, is the fastest way to make two separates read as one outfit.
Can I wear it after the baby?
Most people do. Fold the panel down and an over the belly skirt becomes a high waisted skirt, which is usually more comfortable than a pre-pregnancy waistband for the first several months, including after a c-section.
