A bump is the best Halloween prop you'll ever get for free, so I'd much rather build a costume around it than hide it. Every idea below starts from soft maternity basics and treats the belly as the centrepiece: a pumpkin, a pearl, a planet, a basketball or a pun. There are solo looks, a few recognisable characters, simple DIY builds and some couples' pairings. For each one I've covered the clothes, hair, makeup, accessories and shoes. The rules I follow with every pregnant client are short: breathable fabric, no tight waistbands, and decorations attached to clothing, never to skin. Party, photo shoot or a night on the doorstep with the candy bowl, these are made to be comfortable.
A Removable Belly Panel You Can Reuse All Night
Many of the ideas below put their main design straight onto the bump. You can stick felt directly onto a dress, but I usually make a separate belly panel instead. It keeps the dress wearable afterwards, lets you take the design off to sit or nurse a sore back, and moves with you as the bump changes week to week.
- Cut a rectangle of soft stretch jersey a little wider than your bump and deep enough to cover it from under the bust to the top of your hips. An old maternity tank cut across the body works well.
- Sew or fabric-glue your felt design onto that panel while it lies flat on a table, then let any glue dry overnight.
- Add two strips of wide elastic at the top corners that go over the shoulders like apron straps, or sew snaps so the panel attaches to your dress at the sides.
- Leave the lower edge free. Nothing should run around your back under the bump or press into it.
Felt attaches best to a cotton jersey panel. Iron-on adhesive tends to lift on very stretchy fabric, so for anything large I add a few hand stitches round the edge as well. A panel like this takes an evening to make and swaps between costumes, so the pumpkin face and the beach ball can share the same base.
1. Pregnant Pumpkin Costume
The pumpkin is the first one I'd suggest to anyone, because an orange maternity dress or fitted orange tee over black leggings is most of it. Cut the face from black felt and stick it on with fabric tape so the top survives for another wear. A green cardigan, a leafy headband and a little soft green eyeshadow for the stem. Supportive sneakers or brown ankle boots. On a cold night, layer a black long-sleeve top under the orange. A small basket wrapped in faux vines is easier to carry than a bulky prop, and the costume fits at five months along or at eight.
2. Pregnant Avocado Costume
A round bump makes a very convincing avocado pit. Start with a fitted brown maternity top and brown leggings, then cut a big avocado shape from green poster board or light foam with a hole in the middle for the bump to show through. I hang it from wide green ribbons over the shoulders, so the board sits in front of you rather than pressing on your stomach. Green sneakers, leafy earrings and fresh makeup with a soft green eye. A high bun or easy ponytail. For two, your partner goes as toast in tan with a cardboard bread frame.
3. Pregnant Gumball Machine Costume
Felt circles do this better than real plastic balls, which are heavy and pop off as you move. Wear a white fitted maternity shirt with a red maternity skirt or stretchy red trousers, then scatter felt circles or soft pom-poms in bright colours across the belly and upper shirt. A flat gray felt dispenser shape goes just under the bump. A red headband and rosy makeup with a pop of bright liner. White sneakers or red flats with real support. In photos the bump is unmistakably the centre of the joke.
4. Bun In The Oven Costume
This pun needs a frame, and the frame is where comfort can go wrong. I make the oven from a light cardboard box with openings for head, arms and bump, and hang it from wide shoulder straps so no weight rests on the belly. Paint on the doors and knobs, and set a light faux bread roll in the open window over the bump. Underneath, a fitted black maternity top, leggings and cushioned sneakers. Hair in a practical bun, naturally. Your partner can be the baker in a white shirt, apron and chef's hat. Take the box off to sit; nobody can sit in a box.
5. Pregnant Skeleton Costume
If you'd rather not craft much, a skeleton is one stretchy black dress, or a black top and leggings, with white felt bones or a print. The sweet part is a tiny baby skeleton over the bump. Keep the face stylised: white highlights, smoky eyes and a few clean black lines, nothing graphic. High ponytail or braided back. White sneakers or cushioned boots. If you'll be walking outside after dark, add a few strips of reflective tape among the bones; drivers see white, but reflective shows up much better.
6. Pregnant Magic 8 Ball Costume
A plain black maternity dress plus two felt pieces is the whole Magic 8 Ball, which makes it a good last-minute choice. Put the white circle with the number eight above or beside the bump, and a blue felt triangle on the belly with an answer like “Ask Again Later” or “Definitely Baby”. Removable fabric tape means the dress goes back into rotation afterwards. Blue earrings, cool-toned eye makeup and a sleek ponytail repeat the answer window. Black flats or sneakers. It's also a cheerful way to announce a pregnancy at a work party.
7. Pregnant Basketball Player Costume
An orange fitted shirt under an open basketball jersey makes the bump the ball, and black fabric tape draws the curved lines. Keep each strip short and flat, because long pieces of tape lift where the shirt stretches. Black maternity shorts over leggings, a sweatband, striped socks and supportive basketball-style sneakers. Natural makeup with a little team-colour liner. I'd carry a foam scoreboard rather than a real ball, and any whistle on a breakaway lanyard. A partner in a striped shirt makes a ready-made referee.
8. Pregnant Disco Ball Costume
A silver dress that skims the bump is the base, and the disco ball comes from small squares of holographic fabric or reflective vinyl. Real mirror tiles are heavy and their edges are sharp, so I'd leave them for the dance floor ceiling. A silver headband, hoops, shimmery eyes and big waves or a ponytail. White platform-style sneakers give the retro feel with far more stability than heels. A light silver jacket keeps you warm without covering the sparkle. Your partner in flared trousers, a metallic shirt and tinted glasses finishes the scene.
9. Pregnant Winnie The Pooh Costume
Pooh's whole shape is round, so he's one of the most bump-friendly characters you can pick. A mustard-yellow maternity dress or yellow top with yellow leggings, and the key trick: a cropped red tee that ends above the belly, the way his little shirt does. Small round ears on a padded headband, and a honey pot made from a painted plastic container. Warm golden makeup, rosy cheeks and a small brown nose. Hair tucked behind the ears or in a low bun. Red flats or yellow sneakers depending on how far you're walking, and a yellow cardigan works for a cold night.
10. Pregnant Mike Wazowski Costume
Mike Wazowski is basically a round green body with one big eye, which is exactly what you have to work with. A bright green maternity dress, or a green top and leggings, with one large felt eye stitched or taped right in the centre of the belly and a felt smile below it. Two soft horns go on a green headband. Purple sneakers and a small purple tote nod to his monster world. High ponytail and light green liner. Keep the felt thin so the eye stays smooth as you move, and if your partner wants in, a fuzzy blue-and-purple outfit gives you a ready-made Sulley.
11. Pregnant Juno Costume
Juno's look is just everyday clothes, so you can likely build it from a thrift store or your own drawers. A green zip-front hoodie over a striped tee, plus a knee-length plaid skirt on a stretchy maternity waistband. Relaxed jeans underneath on a cold night, or opaque tights indoors. Worn-in sneakers, a casual ponytail and minimal makeup. The prop that names her is a big bottle of orange drink; fill it with water tinted orange, cap it tight, and keep it light enough to carry. Your partner as Paulie Bleeker wears a yellow athletic shirt, red shorts over leggings, tall socks and a sweatband.
12. Pregnant Mother Nature Costume
A breathable sage or emerald maternity maxi in a stretch knit is where I'd start, because flowers and vines get warm against a woven fabric. Wrap a light faux-vine belt loosely above the bump and add a flower crown that mixes leaves with small blooms. Relaxed waves or a loose side braid. Fresh skin, green liner and a touch of gold highlighter. Flat sandals, ballet flats or ankle boots. A small basket of faux flowers, pinecones and fabric butterflies. Trim any trailing vine above the ankle so it can't catch underfoot; it's pretty enough for maternity portraits and comfortable enough for a family party.
13. Pregnant Moon And Stars Costume
A navy maxi gives you the night sky, and the crescent moon is what puts the bump into it. I cut the moon from felt and curve it around the side of the belly so the round shape reads as the full moon's shadow. Scatter lightweight silver and gold felt stars over the dress, and add a silver star headband and a short metallic cape for movement. Soft waves, navy liner and a little silver at the inner corners. Silver flats or cushioned white sneakers. A partner in gold becomes the sun. The flowing base also has plenty of room to grow if Halloween comes later in your pregnancy than you planned.
14. Pregnant Snow Globe Costume
A hard plastic globe around the belly would be miserable, so this one draws the globe instead. A pale blue maternity dress with white felt snowflakes, and a circle of flexible silver trim around the bump for the glass. Inside the circle, tiny felt trees, snowdrifts and stars. A silver belt above the bump hints at the base. A white beret, frosted blue eye makeup, and white ankle boots or sneakers. Hang a few paper snowflakes on clear ribbon for photos. I'd skip loose glitter entirely; it ends up in your eyes, your car and your baby's first outfits.
15. Pregnant Aquarium Costume
Put the biggest felt fish right across the bump, so it looks as though it's swimming through the middle of the tank. The rest of the aquarium goes on an aqua maternity dress: smaller fish, bubbles, seaweed and coral, all in felt or thin foam rather than plastic. A sheer blue cape adds water movement, and a headband with soft fabric bubbles finishes the top. Loose wavy ponytail, turquoise liner and pearly highlight. Blue flats or supportive sneakers. Carry a small net bag of plush sea creatures instead of a real fishbowl.
16. Pregnant Fish Bowl Costume
The difference from the aquarium is focus: one round bowl and one orange fish. Cut a large bowl shape from pale blue felt and attach it to a white or light blue maternity shirt, then add a bright orange felt fish, seaweed, pebbles and a few white bubbles inside. Blue maternity leggings and orange sneakers or flats. A fish clip, loose waves and a blue-and-orange eye. Round the corners of every felt piece; sharp points curl up and poke when you sit. A little cup of fish-shaped crackers is a fun prop if snacks are allowed.
17. Pregnant Pearl In An Oyster Costume
This is the one I'd suggest for a styled maternity photo. An iridescent white maternity dress turns the bump into the pearl, and two scalloped shells cut from foam board and painted pale pink frame it. I mount the shells on fabric shoulder straps so they sit behind and below the belly without touching it, and keep the front shell low enough to sit. A pearl headband, luminous makeup and soft curls. Pearly flats or white sneakers rather than slippery heels, and a sheer aqua shawl for a hint of ocean and a little warmth.
18. Pregnant Queen Bee Costume
Black maternity leggings and a striped yellow-and-black tunic make a fast bee; the crown makes her the queen. Set a small gold crown over an antenna headband, and choose sheer wings small enough not to clip other guests. A high bun, gold eyeshadow, winged liner and rosy cheeks. Black ankle boots or yellow sneakers with good grip. A honeycomb purse or a wand topped with a plush bee. Your partner in neutral coveralls, gloves and a wide hat becomes the beekeeper. Tunics are forgiving through the bump, so this one fits across a lot of weeks.
19. Pregnant Ladybug Costume
A cape is the clever part here, because it gives you a ladybug shell without anything rigid on the belly. Wear a fitted black maternity top and leggings, then put a red cape or poncho over them with big black felt spots, leaving the front open so the bump shows. A black antenna headband, red-and-black eyes and a low ponytail. Red rain boots look sweet for trick-or-treating, though for a long walk I'd swap to black sneakers. A red bucket with dots. There's room under the cape for a warm sweater on a cold night.
20. Pregnant Cow Costume
Cow patches look better when they're irregular and different sizes, so cut them freehand. A white maternity dress or a long white shirt over black leggings, with one large patch framing the bump rather than covering it. Soft ears, small fabric horns and a pink bow. Gentle pink on the cheeks and nose, and two low buns or a ponytail. Black-and-white sneakers or flat boots. A plastic bucket painted to look like metal holds candy. Your partner can be the farmer in overalls, plaid and a straw hat.
21. Pregnant Cat With Yarn Ball Costume
Yarn wrapped around a body is a bad idea at any stage of pregnancy; it tightens as you move. Instead, I wind thick pink yarn loosely around a removable stretch belly panel, or tack loops of it onto the shirt with fabric glue, so nothing ever circles your waist. The cat part is easy: a black maternity dress or top and leggings, black ears, a soft clip-on tail, whiskers and a pink nose. Black flats or ankle boots. A plush mouse to carry, and a partner in a sweater dotted with small yarn balls.
22. Pregnant Bird Nest Costume
Nesting is a real stage of pregnancy, which makes this pun land. A brown maternity dress with a nest of twisted brown felt or fabric strips sewn onto a removable belly panel, with a few pale felt eggs near the centre and the bump still showing through. Real twigs poke and catch, so keep everything soft. A feathered headband, bronze eyes and a loose braided updo. Brown flats or supportive sneakers. A small plush bird pinned at the shoulder finishes the scene.
23. Pregnant Kangaroo Costume
The kangaroo is about carrying a baby, so the idea explains itself. A brown maternity jumpsuit, or a brown top and leggings, with a wide fabric pouch pinned loosely around the bump and a small plush joey peeking out the top. I make the pouch removable with snaps, because it adds bulk when you sit. Rounded ears on a headband and a soft tail fastened high so it doesn't drag. Bronze makeup, a brown nose, hair swept back, and brown sneakers or cushioned slip-ons.
24. Pregnant Scarecrow With Pumpkin Belly Costume
Maternity overalls are one of the most comfortable things you can wear late in pregnancy, and they're the base here. Wear them over a fitted orange shirt with black felt jack-o'-lantern features on the belly, then an open plaid flannel on top. Tie short bunches of raffia at the cuffs, trimmed soft so it doesn't scratch your wrists. A floppy straw hat, braided pigtails and a few stitched lines drawn at the cheeks. Brown ankle boots. A fabric crow or a basket of faux apples, and it's warm enough for a pumpkin patch in the cold.
25. Pregnant Witch With Cauldron Costume
Felt is the right material for this cauldron, because cardboard wrapped around a bump is stiff and awkward the moment you bend. On a black maternity dress, attach a curved gray felt cauldron across the belly with green felt bubbles, purple swirls and a few pom-poms along the rim. A wide-brim pointed hat, striped tights and flat buckled ankle boots. Soft purple eyes and a berry lip keep it friendly. A short decorative broom or a spell-book pouch. Throw a purple cardigan on top for warmth and leave it open so the cauldron shows.
26. Pregnant Mummy Costume
Mummy and mommy, the pun is right there. The gauze is the part to handle carefully: I stitch or tape strips of light cream fabric onto the clothes in short diagonal pieces, so they stretch with you, and never wrap them around your body. A cream maternity dress or beige top and leggings underneath. Add a small felt sign reading “Mummy To Be” near the belly if you want the joke spelled out. A messy bun, taupe shadow and pale, softly blended makeup. Cream sneakers or flat boots, and keep any trailing strips short.
27. Pregnant Ghost Costume
A sheet over a bump is hot, and you can't see your feet. A white maternity maxi with room through the belly is far easier, with a sheer white cape or poncho layered on top and a friendly ghost face in removable felt right on the bump. A white headband, pearly makeup and soft silver shadow. Loose waves or a low braided bun. I'd hem the skirt at the ankle, not the floor, so you can see where you're stepping on stairs. White sneakers or cushioned boots, and a small battery lantern to carry.
28. Pregnant Vampire Costume
A long burgundy maternity dress is dramatic on its own, so the vampire only needs a cape and the right face. Fasten the black, red-lined cape at the shoulders or collarbone, above the bump, never cinched at the waist. Polished waves or a sleek low bun, smoky eyes, strong brows and a deep berry lip. A jeweled choker or vintage earrings. Flat black boots or pointed flats; heels and a long hem are a tricky pair when your balance is shifting. A black fan or a plastic goblet, and a partner in a cape and burgundy vest.
29. Pregnant Fairy Godmother Costume
A pale blue, lavender or blush maxi is a soft start for a fairy godmother. Add a sheer cape dotted with small stars and a delicate crown or a soft pointed hood. Tie a satin ribbon loosely above the bump to give the dress some shape without pressure. A star wand with rounded edges, glittery flats or white sneakers, and a loose updo with curls around the face. Pearly shadow, rosy cheeks and luminous highlight. Wings are optional; if you add them, choose small ones that sit flat to your back, because big wings and a bump make doorways tricky.
30. Pregnant Greek Goddess Costume
An empire waist was more or less made for a bump, so look for that line in a white maternity maxi and the goddess is halfway done. Drape a light gold-trimmed shawl over one shoulder and add a gold leaf headband, cuffs and a slim belt above the belly. Soft waves, a low braided bun or half-up hair. Warm gold shadow and a dewy finish. Flat metallic sandals indoors, gold ballet flats if you need more coverage. Carry faux grapes or a few golden leaves. Because the dress hangs from the bust, it fits at almost any stage.
31. Pregnant Mermaid Costume
A narrow mermaid fin is the one thing I'd steer every pregnant client away from; it hobbles your stride and makes stairs hazardous. Choose a teal maternity maxi, or a stretchy teal top with an iridescent skirt that flares below the knee but still lets you walk freely. A shell belt above the bump, a pearl headband and a sheer aqua wrap. Beachy waves, turquoise liner, pearly highlight and soft pink lips. Iridescent flats or supportive sandals. Keep any sequins and shells soft around the belly, and carry a shell purse or a plush seahorse.
32. Pregnant Sunflower Costume
The bump becomes the seed head of the sunflower, and felt petals radiate around it. Wear a golden-yellow maternity dress and attach the petals to a removable brown belly panel, so the dress stays plain for later. Green leggings or a long green cardigan give you the stem and leaves. A sunflower crown, a loose braid and golden eyeshadow. Brown flats or green sneakers. A plastic watering can or a basket of faux sunflowers. It photographs brightest in daylight, so it's lovely for an outdoor fall photo. Your partner can be the gardener.
33. Pregnant Flower Pot Costume
Here the bump is the pot and the flowers grow upward from it. On a brown maternity dress, or a brown top and leggings, fix a terracotta felt pot shape just under the belly and arrange tall fabric stems and big flowers rising across the chest. Keep the tallest blooms below your chin, or you'll be peering round them all night. A floral headband, a green cardigan and leaf earrings. A low ponytail and fresh rosy makeup. Green sneakers or brown flats, plus a tiny watering can or a fabric butterfly on one shoulder.
34. Pregnant Smiley Face Emoji Costume
A big round yellow belly is already most of a smiley face. Put large black felt eyes and a curved mouth on a removable yellow belly panel, and keep the expression simple so it reads at a glance with no text. Wear a bright yellow maternity dress with yellow tights or black leggings, depending on the weather. A yellow headband, simple black liner, rosy cheeks and a sleek ponytail. Black flats or white sneakers. A cardboard phone with felt app squares is a fun prop, and a partner in yellow can pick any other emoji.
35. Pregnant Earth Costume
Felt continents on a blue maternity dress make the Earth, and I put the biggest ones on the bump so the curve does the globe for you. Add a cloud headband made from soft white pom-poms, or a blue-and-green flower crown. Relaxed waves, blue liner and a fresh base. Green flats or blue sneakers. A reusable tote of faux flowers works as an eco-minded prop. Your partner as an astronaut in a white jumpsuit with silver details gives the pair a story, and nobody has to wear a bulky globe.
36. Pregnant Solar System Costume
This one is more detailed, but it's still all felt on a black maternity maxi. A ringed planet sits on the bump, its ring cut from flexible foam and stitched only to the dress. Smaller planets scatter over the skirt and sleeves, with a star crown or silver headband on top. A sleek ponytail, deep blue shadow and tiny silver stars at the temples. Silver sneakers or black flats. Keep the planets flat, since anything puffy pushes into your lap when you sit. A rocket purse or a light astronaut helmet prop finishes the sky.
37. Pregnant Hot Air Balloon Costume
Stripes or patchwork on a fitted maternity shirt turn the bump into the balloon, and a felt basket hangs below it. Join the basket to the sides of the belly with flat fabric ribbons for the ropes, keeping them loose so they don't pull. A cropped blue cardigan reads as sky, and a headband with soft white clouds sits on top. Natural makeup, rosy cheeks and a loose ponytail. White sneakers or light blue flats. Toy binoculars or a paper map to carry. Full-length photos show the whole balloon best.
38. Pregnant Beach Ball Costume
Felt segments in red, blue, yellow and green on a white fitted shirt make a beach ball, with a small white circle where they meet at the front. Cut the curved panels from a paper template first, so the lines meet neatly on the bump. Blue maternity leggings, an open beach shirt and supportive slip-on sneakers. A sun visor, big sunglasses and a high ponytail. Waterproof mascara and a bright lip. A beach tote with a rolled towel. A partner in red shorts and a white shirt becomes the lifeguard, and it's a good pick for a warm-weather Halloween.
39. Pregnant Bowling Ball And Pin Couple Costume
Three gray felt circles near the top of the bump, on a black maternity dress, are all the bowling ball needs. Black leggings, a sleek ponytail, silver eyes and black sneakers. Your partner becomes the pin in white trousers and a white long-sleeve shirt with two red stripes at the neck, plus a white cone hat with matching stripes. Make that hat from craft foam rather than card, which crushes in the first hug. A light scorecard or a small bowling bag rather than a real ball. Both outfits are flat and simple, which makes for an easy long evening.
40. Pregnant Cookie And Milk Couple Costume
Dark brown felt circles on a tan maternity dress make a chocolate chip cookie, and I'd cut them in a few sizes so they look like real chips. A brown headband, warm neutral makeup, and tan flats or white sneakers. Your partner is the carton: white trousers and a pale blue shirt under a light rectangular frame with simple milk graphics, and a blue cap. If they hate cardboard, a white outfit with a blue “Milk” panel works. Carry a small tray of plush cookies. It's sweet and easy to read at a casual party.
41. Pregnant Chef With Soup Pot Costume
A soup pot is one of the few kitchen props that's naturally round, so the bump fits it. Start with a white maternity shirt, black maternity trousers and a red neck scarf, then attach a flexible gray felt pot across the belly with soft handles at each side. Colourful felt vegetables and white pom-pom bubbles along the rim. A chef's hat, rosy makeup and a low bun. Nonslip black sneakers or supportive clogs, because kitchens and party floors both get slippery. A wooden spoon and a folded fabric menu, and a partner as the server in an apron.
42. Pregnant Wrecking Ball Couple Costume
Black clothing makes the bump the wrecking ball, and a short soft chain finishes the joke. I'd make the chain from silver fabric or felt loops stitched to the shirt, never real metal, which is heavy and swings. A fitted black maternity dress or top and leggings, a yellow hard hat, a reflective vest, simple makeup and sturdy sneakers. Your partner joins as the construction worker in jeans, plaid, boots, a vest and a hard hat. A foam-board caution sign or rolled paper plans to carry.
43. Pregnant Care Bear Costume
Maternity loungewear in a single pastel is the quickest Care Bear base there is, and it's warm. Pick pink, blue, yellow or purple, then make a white felt belly badge with one simple symbol: a rainbow, heart, sun or cloud. Rounded ears, a small tail and white felt patches on the hands or shoes. Pigtails, a high ponytail or soft curls. Pastel shadow, rosy cheeks and a tiny heart nose. White sneakers or plush slip-ons with outdoor soles. Friends and family can each take a different colour and badge.
44. Pregnant Pink Marshmallow Chick Costume
This chick works because the face goes on the upper chest, not the belly, so the whole round pink body reads as the marshmallow. A bright pink maternity dress or a big pink sweatshirt that follows the bump without clinging. Small black felt eyes and a pink triangle beak. Pink leggings, a fluffy pink headband and clean white sneakers. A high bun keeps the shape simple. Pink shadow, rosy cheeks and a glossy lip. A pastel basket of wrapped candy. It comes together in an evening from things you'd wear anyway.
45. Pregnant UFO And Alien Costume
A flying saucer has the same curve as a bump seen from the side, which makes this a fun finale. Cut an oval saucer from silver felt, put a pale blue felt dome over the centre of the belly, and add colourful felt lights around the rim. A silver maternity dress underneath, a silver antenna headband, metallic eyes and a sleek high ponytail. White sneakers or silver flats. Pin a small green plush alien above the saucer so it looks like the pilot. A partner in green with antennae becomes the passenger who got out.
Planning Around How Far Along You'll Be
Bumps grow quickly, and a costume you fit in early September can feel snug by the end of October. I always dress for the date of the party, not the date of the fitting. Leave extra room in anything that goes over the belly, and choose dresses and tops in stretch knits rather than woven fabric with no give.
Earlier on
If the bump is still small, a design that relies on a big round shape can look like a print on a shirt. Pick ideas that read without a large belly, such as the Magic 8 Ball, the skeleton or the Greek goddess, or add a soft extra layer under the panel to round it out a little.
Later on
Many pregnant women run warmer and find their feet swell by evening. Skip heavy layers indoors, choose breathable fabrics, and wear shoes half a size roomier, or ones with adjustable straps, that you've already walked in. Keep a cardigan rather than a thick costume coat for the walk home, and if anything in the costume feels uncomfortable, take that piece off. A great costume is one you can still enjoy at nine o'clock.
Wear It for an Hour Before Halloween
Every costume here makes the bump part of the design and leaves you free to move. Stretchy maternity dresses, soft leggings, flat felt pieces and supportive shoes do almost all of the work. A few days before Halloween, wear the whole thing for an hour: sit, climb stairs, bend to pick something up. If anything presses, pinches or swings, swap it for a softer version. Many of these turn into couple or family costumes with one shared colour or a simple supporting character, and from pumpkins and witches to planets and food puns, there's one for every stage of a growing bump.
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