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Maternity Workwear Essentials: Best-Selling Basics to Look Polished While Pregnant

A pregnant woman in front of a laptop

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.)

This post was last updated in August 2023, except where otherwise noted.

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…

5 pregnant professionals wear stylish maternity pants for work
Pictured above, some of the most stylish maternity pants for work as of 2023: one / two / three / four / five (not pictured but also – and this Amazon seller also has good maternity basics)

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…

collage of 5 maternity dresses for work
Some of our favorite, must-have maternity dresses for the office as of 2023: one / two ($35!) / three / four / five (not pictured but also and also) (also: check out this new indie maternity workwear brand)

Low Heels and Flats for Pregnant Feet

These are some of our favorite comfortable low heels for work as of 2021! one / two / three / four (also Ferragamo, MMLF, and Sarah Flynt!)

A collage of heels and pumps

And these are some of our favorite comfortable flats!

collage of comfortable flats
Some of our favorite comfortable flats for work as of 2023: one / two / three / four / five / six / seven / eight (not pictured but also) (also: check out 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.

collage of 4 pairs of foldable flats: 1) black with a gold toe and heel details, 2) leopard print, 3) gray stamped leather, 4) black satin ballet flats with a carrying case
Some of our favorite foldable flats as of 2023: black / beige / gray / black — also check out our favorite washable flats if you’re looking for something very lightweight!

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…

collage of washable flats
Some of the best washable flats as of 2023: purple / black / green / leopard

The Best Plus-Size Maternity Clothes for Work

collage of 4 women wearing 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 2023 include Motherhood Maternity / Pink Blush / Target / Ulla Popken – not pictured but Express also has maternity clothes up to XXL, and Seraphine has a limited selection up to size 22

The Best Diaper Bags for Working Moms

black diaper bag
Above, some of our favorite diaper bags for working moms as of 2023: one / two / three

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…

collage of maternity interview suits if you\'re looking for interview suits while pregnant
Wondering where to find interview suits if you’re pregnant? We rounded up the VERY few options for maternity suiting! Favorite brands are represented above: one / two / three (also check out Lands’ End, which has washable wool maternity pants to match their blazers!)

The Best Maternity Jeans for Work and Play

collage of 4 women wearing maternity jeans
Pictured above, some of the best maternity jeans as of 2023… 1) Joe’s 2) J.Crew Factory 3) Ingrid & Isabella 4) Madewell

The Best Bras for Nursing and Pumping

collage of 4 nursing bras
Above, some of the best bras for nursing and pumping as of 2023: 1) Kindred Bravely 2) Bravado 3) Cake 4) Natori (not pictured but also: Elomi and Motherhood Maternity!)

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…

collage of 5 women wearing nursing camisoles; some are pregnant, some are postpartum
Our favorite nursing camisoles and tanks as of 2023: one / two / three / four / five (and they’re not for everyone, but I loved my Bellefit postpartum corset)

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…

Stock photo at top and on pin via Shutterstock / pikselstock.

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