How to buy a maternity skirt: waistband, length, fabric
The waistband decides everything
In a maternity skirt the waistband is the main thing. It comes in three main types: a wide knitted elastic that covers the bump, a low band under the bump, and an adjustable one with a drawstring or elastic inserts. The first is the most comfortable in cool weather, the second is needed in the heat, and the third lets you wear the skirt to the end of pregnancy and even after birth.
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What to put in your request
- style — pencil, A-line, long pleated, denim, trapeze;
- bump waistband — wide elastic, under the bump, adjustable;
- length — mini, midi, maxi, in centimetres from the waist;
- size — the one you wore before pregnancy, or tummy and hip measurements;
- stage of pregnancy — week or trimester;
- fabric — jersey, viscose, microfibre, denim;
- season — summer, mid-season, warm;
- condition and budget.
Example: “I'm looking for a new warm midi pencil skirt for pregnancy, jersey, on a wide elastic, size M, 22 weeks. Toronto, budget up to $25.”
Length and fabric in practice
The bump lifts the front hem, so a skirt that first looked midi looks shorter at the front. Take extra length, or an A-line or pleated style, where the difference is less visible. A dense jersey with elastane keeps its shape, while a thin viscose clings to leggings and sticks.
For the office, look at a pencil skirt with a soft top rather than a stiff seam at the waist. For walks, long pleated skirts are good, as they do not restrict your step.
Also check how the skirt behaves when you sit: the wide elastic should not dig in, and the back seam should not slide down. For cooler weather look for a lining or a dense brushed jersey, so you don't have to buy thermal wear as well. A pencil skirt with a soft top goes well with office wear.
How to choose among offers
Compare more than price. Ask for the garment length, the width of the elastic and the maximum waist circumference when stretched. Ask about the fabric composition and whether you can exchange it if it does not fit. BlaBlaPrice shows the best-value offer first, with seller reviews next to it.
Sellers can see which place their offer takes and may improve their terms, so the price often turns out better than in a catalogue. More on the “How it works” page.
To go with a skirt, pick tights, a top or tunic or a dress. All of it is in “Maternity wear”.
