Maternity Workwear Essentials: Best-Selling Basics to Look Polished While Pregnant
Pregnant, and trying to buy the best maternity workwear essentials to keep you looking polished throughout your pregnancy? We get it — we’ve rounded up some of the all-time best-selling pieces that readers have LOVED to help you get a great sense of what you need for your pregnancy!
(Looking for non-maternity wardrobe essentials for work? Check out our other page on our sister site, Corporette.)
The Best Maternity Pants for the Office
It can feel really difficult to find stylish maternity pants for work — so we went on a Hunt, and rounded up some classic options. Some of our favorites from the roundup are below…
Some of the best maternity pants for the office in 2025 include Seraphine, Angel Maternity, Quince, Old Navy, and sometimes Target. Nordstrom has a great selection in general!
The Best Maternity Dresses for Work
We rounded up some of the must-have maternity dresses for work, including some long-standing favorites, like these…
Our latest favorite maternity dresses for the office in 2024 include dresses from Seraphine, LaClef, Kimi and Kai, Hatch Maternity, Isabella Oliver, and Quince. Nordstrom has a great selection in general!
Low Heels and Flats for Pregnant Feet
These are some of our favorite comfortable low heels for work as of 2024… also check out CK Calvin Klein, Trotters, Sam Edelman, and Sarah Flint!
And these are some of our favorite comfortable flats!
Some of our favorite comfortable flats for work as of 2024 include AGL, M.M. LaFleur, and French Sole. On the more affordable side, check out Rothy’s, Sam Edelman, and Rockport. We’ve also rounded up the best loafers for work, and our favorite sneakers for work outfits!
Foldable flats are also great — keep a pair in your bag in case your feet get tired and you want to switch.
Some of our favorite foldable flats as of 2024 include Silky Toes, Yosi Samra (at Amazon and Nordstrom), and Amazon seller HEAWISH. If you’re looking to splurge, the Tory Burch travel flat also has a split sole.
Finally, whether you’re pregnant or not, these washable flats for work can be a lifesaver if you’ve got a messy toddler or pet…
The Best Plus-Size Maternity Clothes for Work
Hunting for where to buy the best plus-size maternity clothes for work? Some of our favorite retailers as of 2025 include Pink Blush, Target, and Ulla Popken. Seraphine also has a number of options in XXL.
The Best Diaper Bags for Working Moms
Our latest favorite diaper bags for working moms include classics from SkipHop and Petunia Pickle Bottom, as well as some options from brands we love for work bags, including Dagne Dover. For affordable options, check LAND or Amazon seller RUVALINO.
The Best Maternity Suits for Professional Women
It can be reallllly difficult to find a professional, classic-looking suit if you’re heavily pregnant. In fact, note that many women can wear their non-maternity blazers almost entirely until the end of their pregnancy (Kat made it to week 38!), and many more women just wear a maternity dress with a blazer for most court appearances and things like that.
STILL: if you know you have a trial, job interview, or other big professional event late in pregnancy and you know you really want a full, matching suit, these were some of the best options for maternity suiting we’ve found…
Wondering where to find interview suits if you’re pregnant? We rounded up the VERY few options for maternity suiting! Favorite brands in 2025 include Seraphine (also at Nordstrom!), Marion Maternity (also at Nordstrom), Légoe Heritage, and Hatch — also keep an eye on Emilia George and Figure8. J.Crew Factory, and Lands’ End may have maternity pants to match non-maternity blazers.
The Best Maternity Jeans for Work and Play
Hunting for the best maternity jeans for 2025? Stay tuned for a fresh roundup, but in general we love the selection at Nordstrom, Shopbop, Target, J.Crew Factory, Old Navy, Target, H&M, and Madewell.
The Best Bras for Nursing and Pumping
As of 2024, readers love nursing bras from Bravado, Cake, Natori, Elomi, and Kindred Braverly!
The Best Nursing Tanks
Looking for the best nursing camisoles and tanks? These are great for adding coverage for your belly if you lift your shirt up to nurse…
The Best Maternity Tights
Looking for the best maternity tights? You can always just go for something super stretchy — or thigh highs! — but for Kat’s $.02, she was glad she bought actual maternity tights. These are some of the best options…
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