So, You Want to Dress Your Cat Up for Halloween
The best costumes that you and your cat’s Instagram followers will get a kick out of.
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While most holidays aren’t really made for cats, they are rooted in little moments of happiness, similar to those that your fuzzy friend provides you with on the daily. Halloween is no exception, and seeing cats of all creeds prance around in delightful costumes as simple as a furry lion to as topical as Britney Spears post-conservatorship definitely sparks joy à la Marie Kondo — hey, that could be a costume right there! Even if you aren’t taking your cat trick or treating, giving a little extra attention to their presentation for this spooky holiday might provide some necessary bonding time. Plus, your friends and family will eat that sh!t up. *RuPaul’s “Cattitude” plays softly in the background.*
As with all things, your pet’s comfort is of the utmost importance. Be sure not to dress your cat in anything too tight, itchy, or a fabric that they can chew or choke on. Stay attuned to their needs and you’ll both have a great Halloween.
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If you cat flits or, more accurately, skids, through your home, it might be appropriate to give them a pair of wings sans Red Bull this Halloween.
$7 at Walmart
If the phrase “Paint me like one of your French girls” feels oh-so derivative and deserves an eye roll and a half, there’s a good chance you’re a cat. Let’s put that refined taste to good use with this Parisian get up. Bonus if it’s worn ironically.
$35 at Etsy
Has there ever been a more iconic cat? Aside from Hello Kitty, we’re venturing to say no. That’s why we’re paying homage to the classic Fortune Cat of all your childhood memories this Halloween. Plus, if your cat spends most of their time in the windowsill, they’re already playing the part.
$35 at Milanoo
It’s giving “I’m now acutely aware of my own hunger.” Step aside, Taco Bell, this taco is supremely adorable.
$19 at Etsy
Fortunately for the creatives out there, the sky’s the limit with this simple ensemble. We’re talking Wizard of Oz, The Lion King, Chronicles of Narnia, etc.
$27 at Walmart
If you’re looking for a timely costume, look no further than this Squid Game lewk. It won’t make you curse your capitalist overloads, but it might inspire some lively recaps.
$15 at Walmart
Is it weird to say “If John Lennon were a cat”? I’m just going to say it.
$16 at Amazon
I mean, we all wish we could wear our dinner, right? I’m pretty sure your cat does.
$14 at Pet Costume Center
If you say BeetleJuice three times, it’ll automatically be added to cart.
$17 at Pet Costume Center
If you’ve managed to escape the rabbit hole that is the bread-the-cat meme, I’ll venture to say you’ve been actively undergoing an internet detox. An occasion where you can detox and enjoy bread? Sign us up.
$5 at Chewy
“Down came the rain and washed the spider out” is probably not the thing your cat wants to hear while wearing this costume. Unless there’s a chance of rain on October 31, you should be in the clear.
$12 at Walmart
If you have a particularly nippy kitty, this costume might be as fitting as it is fun. Pro tip: provide them with catnip before photographing for your family group chat.
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Avery Felman
Avery is an editor at The Wildest. She has written for numerous publications, including Refinery29, BuzzFeed, and V Magazine. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her boyfriend and cat, Chicken, and has high hopes that one of them will let her adopt a dog.