LEAVING behind your wardrobe staples is an inevitable part of pregnancy, but there’s no need to abandon your favourite styles.
If you’re looking for smart trousers to wear to the office that don’t compromise on comfort, there are loads of choices out there – whether you prefer cropped or full-length, skinny or wide-leg.
We’ve searched through some of the best options on the market to help you find your perfect match.
Best maternity work trousers at a glance:
- Best over bump: Isabella Oliver Finlay maternity organic cotton trousers
- Best under bump: La Redoute maternity cigarette trousers
- Best cropped: Colomi maternity pregnancy trousers
- Best for comfort: Cinzia maternity trousers
- Best for summer: New Look maternity blue ditsy crop trousers
- Best skinny fit: Isabella Oliver Finlay maternity organic cotton trousers
Colomi
- Colomi maternity pregnancy trousers, £18.99 - buy here
Colomi believes you shouldn’t have to sacrifice comfort or style while expecting and these trousers will ensure you remain supported throughout the later months of pregnancy.
The cute, cropped trousers come in black, navy and dark grey. The soft waistband and knitted panels can be worn over or under your bump and provide back and abdomen support while relieving pressure.
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Soft and elastic, they’ll see you through to birth and into postpartum, allowing you to look smart in the office paired with a shirt, or relaxed out and about.
Cinzia maternity trousers
- Cinzia maternity trousers, £26 - buy here
If comfort is your priority look no further than Cinzia’s maternity trousers made from a silky, soft fabric that will stretch with your bump. However, if that’s not your preference, the stomach band can be easily adapted to wear under-bump.
The full-length, bootleg design is loose fitting for added comfort, but remains formal for the workplace and can be paired with a shirt or smart top. Best of all it comes in four colours – black, blue, burgundy and camel – so you can find the perfect look for you.
Cinzia has said the trousers are perfect for taller women (the inside leg is 32”), but it can be easily adapted if needed.
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Next
- Black maternity tapered trousers, £29 - buy here
These black ankle-length tapered trousers from Next are easy to pair with a variety of tops, shirts or jumpers and are a great office option for later pregnancy.
The soft fabric will ensure comfort and the simple front allows a top to be tucked in, while an elasticated back waistband will ensure the trousers stretch as you go.
La Redoute
- Maternity Cigarette Trousers, £27.00 - buy here
These chic cigarette trousers in a houndstooth check prove you don’t need to forgo style when pregnant.
Easy to pair with a simple T-shirt, or the matching jacket, you’re sure to look great whatever the day holds. The comfortable elasticated waistband will stretch with your bump, seeing you through pregnancy.
New Look
- Maternity blue ditsy crop trousers, £26.99 - buy here
For casual, summer work trousers look no further than this cropped, floral pair from New Look.
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The wide-leg fit and light fabric will help you keep cool on a hot day and they can be easily paired with a simple white T-shirt for a classic summer look.
Uniqlo
- Smart ankle-length maternity trousers, £39.90 - buy here
These ankle-length navy trousers from Uniqlo are a versatile office option.
The over-bump waistband will give you a smooth, flattering silhouette that can be paired with a variety of tops to create your perfect look.
Dorothy Perkins
- Maternity black under-bump ankle grazer, £17.50 - buy here
If you’re looking for smart under-bump trousers, this pair from Dorothy Perkins might be just the thing.
In a classic, black tapered style the trousers graze the ankle so can be worn with boots, flats or heels.
John Lewis
- Isabella Oliver Finlay Maternity Organic Cotton Trousers, £69 - buy here
These skinny-leg, cargo-inspired maternity trousers from Isabella Oliver are a great casual option for the office.
The soft-brushed cotton and over-bump waistband guarantee comfort and can easily be paired with trainers or something smarter.
Seraphine
- Cotton Blend Navy Blue Maternity Chinos, £65 - buy here
These under-bump chinos from Seraphine are ideal for either work or the weekend. The elasticated waistband offers comfort, while not feeling restrictive and the chinos are completed with a self-tie bow which adds a feminine touch.
These trousers can be worn long or turned up and matched with either T-shirts or shirts depending on what the day holds.
Next
- Maternity Utility Cargo Trouser, £34 - buy here
If you’re prioritising comfort, consider these cargo trousers from Next.
Made from a soft fabric with a loose fit and elasticated waistband, they’re a great relaxed option that can be worn over or under your bump.
And they’re available in both black and camel.
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