Your Pet Can Be Anyone They Want This Halloween, From Maverick to Winifred Sanderson
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A matching companion ups the ante for any Halloween costume.
Why dress up as a “Hocus Pocus” Sanderson sister alone when you can have your pet join you as the bewitching Winnie? Dress up your dog as the Woody to your Buzz Lightyear in “Toy Story,” or transform your cat into The Child from “The Mandalorian” to make your Ahsoka Tano costume more believable.
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Whatever movie and TV show characters you resonate with most, there’s sure to be a pet costume to ensure that you and your entire furry family are set. Here are the best costumes for dogs, and other pets, to get your hands on before Oct. 31. But you can’t forget about a costume for yourself, so make sure to also check out the best Halloween costumes for 2022.
Top Gun
The highest grossing film of 2022 just got even more amazing with this awesome Top Gun dog costume. This adorable bomber jacket embodies everything that Maverick and the Top Gun films were about and features exclusive patches for even more authenticity. The jacket also comes with a functional front zipper and a fleecy collar to keep your pup warm and cozy. Plus, you can match your dog with your own Top Gun costume.
Thor
Characters from the latest Avengers movie will undoubtedly be a popular costume choice. Why not twin with your furry friend and transform him into the legendary superhero for the evening. This costume comes with a shirt that fits over their legs, plush faux arms that hang in front, cape, and the infamous headpiece to really bring this costume together.
Batman (Batdog)
If you are dressing up in superhero garb, then this classic Batman pet costume is a no-brainer. Comfortable for the dog, easy for you, it includes the cape, chest and head pieces and a yellow utility belt that ties the look together. The head piece also has pointed ears that easily tie around the head to give your dog that unmistakable superhero look.
T-Rex
Ever since the first Jurassic Park movie, our intrigue surrounding dinosaurs has never waned. Straight from the screen of Jurassic World 2, this Dino pet t-rex costume will not disappoint and includes a shirt and headpiece. The soft cloth shirt/coat fits over fits over the legs and has an underbelly harness to ensure a secure, yet comfortable fit. A secure hood with a dinosaur face and soft-sculpted tail on the back rounds out this super cute Tyrannosaurs look.
Winifred Sanderson in ‘Hocus Pocus’
After a long wait, the spellbinding Halloween movie is back, along with its fun lead characters, the Sanderson Sisters. This particular pup costume channels Winifred Sanderson’s signature purple and green color palette and includes an adorned dress and wig. The dress is step-in style with an elastic hem and a hook and loop fastener down the center of the costume and you must finish the look off with her signature wig that is secured with a comfortable elastic chin strap.
Walking Yoda
Get ready to be constantly stopped when your pup adorns this adorable Star Wars Yoda costume. What makes this costume even more special is that the coat-style shirt with its attached faux arms also includes an attached lightsaber that will essentially wave around as your dog walks. To finish off the look, there is a separate hood-style headpiece with an easy-to-secure hook and loop fastener to keep it in place for the evening.
Yoda
If outfitting your dog in full costume gear is not for you, your pup can still participate in the festivities with this headgear-only snood. What is a snood you may ask? Well, it is short for ‘soft hoodie’ which is what you dog will feel, giving him comfort, warmth, and security. This particular one, although named ‘Baby Alien,’ is eerily similar our favorite Jedi master from the Star Wars movies and is a great option as its soft, stretchy material will fit most smaller dogs.
Harry Potter
If you are a fan of Harry Potter, or just want to make your dog look like the cutest magician ever, then this costume is a great option. This high-quality outfit utilizes Velcro straps around the neck to allow for adjustability and making it easily removable. It is also designed to fit all size dogs, from small to large and comes with the essential Harry Potter glasses making it impossible to mistake him for anything else.
Buzz Lightyear in ‘Toy Story’
Your pup will be the most adorable Space Ranger in the world in this Buzz Lightyear costume, which even features jet-pack wings that light up. Lightweight padding and foam make it extra comfortable for long wear.
Woody in ‘Toy Story’
If you have more than one dog, pair Buzz with his good friend, Sheriff Woody from the “Toy Story” franchise. The costume includes a cowhide vest attached to the shirt, a bandana and hat, in addition to a tiny “Sheriff” badge and belt buckle for a complete look.
Stitch in ‘Lilo and Stitch’
Transform your dog into Experiment 626, or Lilo, from “Lilo and Stitch” with this vibrant bodysuit featuring Lilo’s distinct markings, in addition to a headpiece rendered as his face with 3D teeth, a raise nose and 3D ears. Match your dog with your own Lilo costume.
The Child in ‘Star Wars’ The Mandalorian’
Forget Yoda, dress your pet up as “The Mandalorian’s” Grogu (or The Child) this Halloween. Complete with a plush frog in his hands, the set includes a robe with a faux fur collar, attached to a plush headpiece for the face.
Ewok in ‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’
Your pet is already a small and furry mammal so it makes sense to dress them up as a “Star Wars'” Ewok, a fellow fluffy creature. Your pet can join the rebellion with this soft bodysuit and headpiece featuring a bib collar and Ewok ears.
Spock in ‘Star Trek’
Manifest a long and prosperous year for your pet with this costume of Spock from “Star Trek.” The costume features Spock’s distinct light blue commanding officer uniform so your pet is all read to board the starship USS Enterprise.
Spock Star Trek Costume $40.06
‘Ghostbuster’
Celebrate Jason Reitman’s upcoming “Ghostbusters” film starring Bill Murray and Finn Wolfhard by dressing your pet up as a scientist-turned-ghosthunter. The costume comes with a yellow t-shirt with the franchise’s’ branding, alongside an inflatable black backpack that works as an added accessory that weighs nothing.
Ghostbusters Jumpsuit $41.43 $14.99
Aerial in ‘Little Mermaid’
You can’t go wrong with a Little Mermaid costume. This one features a bright red wig and a colorful shell top and tail for a complete look.
Little Mermaid Costume $31.19 $18.97
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