Prego Sauce Costume
The ultimate funny maternity pun costume for expecting moms.
The Prego Sauce costume is a classic, hilarious pun costume for pregnant women. By transforming your baby bump into a jar of the famous pasta sauce, it offers a comfortable and lighthearted way to celebrate Halloween while expecting. The look consists of a red maternity dress or shirt adorned with a Prego label, topped with a jar-lid hat.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–40
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What you need for a Prego Sauce costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Prego Sauce costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Red maternity dress or t-shirt
A snug-fitting, stretchy red cotton dress or shirt to highlight your baby bump and serve as the tomato sauce base.
DIY: Use any plain red t-shirt or dress already in your maternity wardrobe.
Printed Prego label
A large, high-resolution printout of the classic Prego spaghetti sauce logo on paper or cardstock.
DIY: Draw the logo on poster board using red, green, and yellow markers, then cut it out.
Gold or yellow beret
A metallic gold, yellow, or green beret or beanie to mimic the metal lid of the sauce jar.
DIY: Paint a cheap paper plate gold, attach it to a headband, and wear it flat on your head.
Wooden mixing spoon
A simple wooden kitchen spoon to carry as a thematic prop.
DIY: Use a wooden spoon from your own kitchen drawer.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Prego Sauce costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the comfortable, snug-fitting red maternity dress or t-shirt.
- 2
Print out a large Prego label scaled to fit the size of your baby bump.
- 3
Apply double-sided fabric tape or safety pins to the back of the label and carefully center it over your bump.
- 4
Place the gold or yellow beret on your head, angling it slightly to look like a jar lid.
- 5
Hold the wooden kitchen spoon in one hand to complete the culinary theme.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural and fresh. Style your hair in a comfortable low ponytail or loose waves that sit neatly beneath your beret.
Prego Sauce for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Have your partner dress as a chef with a white apron, chef hat, and a pasta strainer.
- group
- Friends can dress as a box of spaghetti, a shaker of parmesan cheese, and a head of garlic.
- Plus size
- Opt for a highly elastic red knit maternity maxi dress for maximum comfort and a smooth silhouette.
Tips
- Choose a soft, breathable cotton fabric for the dress to stay cool and comfortable all night.
- Use fabric-safe double-sided tape to secure the paper label so you don't damage your dress.
- Pair the outfit with comfortable white sneakers or flat boots if you plan on walking or trick-or-treating.
Prego Sauce costume FAQ
- How do I attach the Prego label to my shirt?
- Double-sided fabric tape, peel-and-stick adhesive sheets, or small safety pins work best to secure the paper label without ruining the fabric.
- What color should the jar lid hat be?
- A metallic gold, bright yellow, or deep green beret or beanie best represents the classic metal lid of a pasta sauce jar.
- Is this costume comfortable for late pregnancy?
- Yes, it is highly recommended for late pregnancy because it relies on a stretchy, comfortable dress and flat shoes with minimal heavy accessories.
Did you know? This costume plays on the Italian word 'prego' (meaning 'you're welcome') and the brand name, turning a common pregnancy homophone into a beloved Halloween pun.