

A full-length look at the dress. (George Kraychyk / Hulu) Missing from the handmaid gowns are modern conveniences, like buttons, zippers, pockets and, darkly, shoelaces. While pockets and shoelaces were removed as a way to keep a rebel populace in check, Crabtree had other reasons for excluding other details. I visually erased details of clothing that we're all used to. A closet full of cloaks and wings. (George Kraychyk / Hulu) Because it’s a handmaid’s ultimate goal to become pregnant, it was a logical extension that their wardrobe be maternity-ready, a trick Crabtree managed by utilizing an obi belt or corset, depending on actress body type. Below, Madeline Brewer’s character illustrates those small styling adjustments for pregnancy. Madeline Brewer's character Janine illustrates the ability of the gowns to double as maternity wear.
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