Halloween Costumes to Hide Pregnancy

Whether you are trying to disguise a wee bump in the earlier months of pregnancy or conceal a truly burgeoning belly, a little creativity and imagination can keep your bun in the oven a secret on All Halloween.

Feminine Costumes

While sexy or revealing costumes and secret pregnancies aren't compatible, there are a range of feminine costumes from which to choose. Empire-waist gowns lend themselves to period costumes, such as a Jane Austen character or a Renaissance princess. Blousy, draped frocks serve nicely for a Mother Nature or Greek goddess costume. Loose-fitting column dresses work well with flapper costumes.

Plump and Gender-bending Characters

Plump or shapeless characters, like Mrs. Santa Claus or Mrs. Potato Head, help draw attention away from a blossoming tummy or general pregnancy weight gain. Pregnant women can cross dress as farmers or men with big beer guts with the help of large flannel or plaid shirts and baggy overalls or dungarees.

Quirky and Creative Costumes

Imaginative costumes can attract admiration without emphasizing a woman's body. A bunch of grapes costume made from a purple bodysuit adorned with inflated purple balloons effectively hides a baby belly. A pregnant woman can wear a papier mache ball with glued-on yarn and get her partner to dress as a cat.

References

• Costume Idea Zone
• Spirit Halloween: Women's Costumes