Literary characters, movie couples. Discover the best ideas for dressing up your cat for the scariest night of the year.
Halloween is coming soon and you’ll have to start thinking about what costume you’re going to wear for this special night. The possibilities are endless, but if you want to surprise your friends, you could perhaps ask your pet for a “little help.” Cats in particular are animals that look adorable in any costume you put on them, and you can even dress them up! Below we give you some ideas to make your cat the star of the night.
There are many ideas that can come up about costumes for your pet, but there are some that can be a hit. Without a doubt, there are already many costumes designed for your kitty, but others you can make at home, as they can be quite simple.
Puss in Boots costume
One of the most famous cats is the protagonist of Charles Perrault’s fairy tale (and a character in the Shrek saga). This is a funny and fun costume. The two essential accessories are the boots and the hat. To simulate the boots you can get two dark brown or black socks the size of the cat’s legs. You can combine the hat in the same color and add a feather. To hold it on the head you can sew a loose elastic band or a ribbon. If you want the final touch and your pet is still in the mood you can add a bandana around the neck in the “bandit” style.
Hello Kitty costume
Dressing your cat up as the most famous feline in the world can also be an adorable idea. The key is the hood with the peculiar shape of the character, which you can make yourself with white felt fabric. Add a pink bow to her left ear and draw some black whiskers. To finish, with pink felt fabric and some lace strips of the same color you can make her a collar shaped like a blouse collar. Hello Kitty has many variations in her clothing, so if you want to change the collar for another accessory you will only have to choose what you like the most; the only thing that never changes is the bow on her head.
Costumes from the iconic movie The Lion King
One of the most beloved Disney films by the public, dress your cat up as Simba for this Halloween and it will surely be a hit. The outfit couldn’t be simpler; all you need is a hood that simulates a lion’s mane. You can find them on online sales portals at a reasonable price. Do you want an even more fun idea? If you are a big fan of the film you can dress up as Rafiki and hold your cat up high, acting out the famous scene from the film.
Yoda: Star Wars
Another movie that has legions of fans is ‘ Star Wars ‘. If you are one of the many admirers, you might want to consider dressing your cat up as the famous Jedi master, Yoda. His short stature will make your pet’s costume more believable. The main component is the green, pointed ears, which you can attach to your cat in the form of a hood or headband. To complete it, you will need to get a brown or beige tunic.
Chewbacca
This costume will look especially good if your cat has long, thick, brownish fur. If not, you can find vests with hoods that simulate that type of fur. The main part is very easy to make; you just need to make a leather-and-metal belt like the one the character wears. If you want to match your cat, there’s no better option than putting yourself in the shoes of his companion in misfortune, Han Solo .
Ewok
And to finish off Star Wars, how about dressing up your cat as one of the Ewoks? These creatures are undoubtedly the most adorable characters in this saga, as well as being brave. To make the Ewok costume you can sew a brown hood, or if you have a brown scarf, wrap it in the correct way around your cat’s head. Don’t forget the bear-shaped ears on top.
Superhero costumes Batman
Superhero fever is reaching pets too! Starting with Batman, which will work best if your cat has black or dark grey fur. All you’ll need for the costume is a helmet (it can be made of a light material) in black and a cape in the same color. You can also make a collar out of transparent thread with the Batman logo on it. And you know, if he or she is going to be Batman, you can always go dressed as Robin!
Superman
The next superhero, of course, is Superman. In this case, the feline’s head is not covered with any material, so if your cat gets angry easily when you try to put something on its top, this is a good costume option. This costume is easy to find in stores and consists of two pieces: the jumpsuit with Superman’s shirt, belt, and tights drawn on it, along with fake arms, since this one is placed only on the animal’s two front legs, and the cape that ties around the neck.
Catwoman
There’s no costume more suitable for your cat than the heroine Catwoman. With a black mask and socks that simulate leather gloves, you’ll have the look you need, because your cat already provides the feline form. Want a much simpler and more original costume? Hang a sign around your cat’s neck that says “woman”: this way it will be “cat-woman”.
More costume ideas Crazy Cat Lady
Are you a fan of The Simpsons? Dare to show your love for cats by dressing up as this popular character from the series for this Halloween. Your cat – if you have more than one, even better – will not be wearing a dress, but its role in your costume will be essential. All you have to do is wear a dress and a pink apron, a cardigan and some purple shoes. The grey hair and the deranged attitude will complement your look. But remember, don’t throw your pet in the air! That’s only allowed in cartoons.
Dracula
A very suitable option for Halloween is to dress your cat up as Dracula. For this, the essential garment is the cape. It can be black, but lined with red on the inside, which will give it a more bloodthirsty touch. Make sure that the neck part of the cape is high. Another alternative is the bat costume; if your cat is black with wings of the same color it will look great. Both costumes will be improved if your cat’s fangs are well visible.