I bought this two years ago before my pregnancy, and it has enough give in the elastic to wear it until the day I gave birth! However, it's not maternity wear, so I can still wear it just fine now! (Those with a very slim build might find the waist a bit loose.) The hem flares out like a mermaid skirt (but not a full-on mermaid style), and it's made of velvet, so it's easy to look elegant and beautiful in it, and of course, it would look lovely on a pregnant woman! ♡ There's no slit in the back! So, it was a lifesaver when I was pregnant and my legs were prone to swelling, as it hid my thicker legs (lol). I'm 162cm tall, and it's a long length, but I could fold the waist over, or if you're pregnant, you could pull it up over your belly, and it would still look good! For reference ☻