Last year I was only 17 weeks pregnant when Halloween came around, so I didn’t have too much of a bump to work with on my costume. I ended up dressing as an obstetrician and wore my sister’s scrubs. Some people ended up thinking I actually worked at a hospital and didn’t have time to change. The scrubs were pretty snug around my belly, though, so it was a cute costume anyway.
When you’re well into your second or third trimester during the Halloween season, costumes are hard to come by. Maternity costumes are more expensive than normal ones, which can be pricey to begin with. It’s much more fun and thrifty to create your own costume and play up (or disguise) your growing belly.
1. Pillsbury Doughboy
All you need is a white sweatsuit, a chef hat, a little white scarf and some white face paint to complete this look. Just be prepared for even more belly touching than the usual!
2. The Classic Pumpkin Belly
Put on a cute fall outfit, expose the belly and paint it to look like a jack-o-lantern.
3. Farmer
Nothing is cuter than a pregnant woman in a pair of overalls, in my opinion. Pair the overalls with a checkered shirt and a straw hat. If you have other children, dress them up as little farm animals!
4. Gumball Machine
This one is great if you want to hide your belly. Wear red leggings and a red turtleneck. Cut holes in a clear plastic bag for your legs and arms and fill it with small balloons in multiple colors before drawing the bag closed loosely around your neck. If you really want to do this costume right, sew the top portion using clear vinyl (in the fabric section) and make a red floor-length skirt for the bottom (sew in a hula hoop at the bottom).
I’m interested in hearing about your ideas for pregnant Halloween costumes this year – share your costume ideas in the comments section.