15 Best Costumes for Cats – 2025 Reviews & Top Picks

For those of you who have cats that seem to enjoy getting dressed up, finding costumes that will fit your cat and look funny or cute can be daunting when you’re shopping online.

So, we did all the searching and found reviews of funny, adorable, and dapper cat costumes for you to check out. We hope that you’ll find your cat’s next Halloween costume or just something to put on for your next dinner party.

A Quick Comparison of Our Winners in 2025

The 15 Best Cat Costumes

1. Rubie’s Costume Company Serape Cat Costume — Best Overall

The best overall cat costume is Rubie’s Costume Company Serape and Hat. It is a relatively simple costume that should be easy to get on your cat due to the Velcro fastening on the Mexican serape and the elastic under-the-chin strap on the black-with-gold -trim sombrero.

The serape is multi-colored, so when your cat wears it for Cinco de Mayo, they will blend right in with the celebrations. It’s well-priced, and there’s no question that your cat will look absolutely adorable in this costume!

But the main issue with this costume is the Velcro doesn’t always stay fastened, so the serape might not stay on your cat for long.

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2. Frisco Front Walking Granny Cat Costume — Best Value

The best cat costume for the money is Frisco’s Front Walking Granny Cat Costume. It’s hilarious because it’s what is called a “front walking” costume, which means your cat’s entire front side looks like a person walking toward you. A gray wig is included, and the costume itself is a pink cardigan with a flower skirt and a little black purse attached to one of the arms.

It looks like a complicated costume but is easy to put on (though this depends on your cat). You just put your cat’s legs into the skirt, use the Velcro around the neck, and put on the bun, and you’re done! The main flaw is that the wig doesn’t always stay on.

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3. Frisco Stegosaurus Dinosaur Cat Costume — Premium Choice

Our premium choice pick is Frisco’s Stegosaurus Dinosaur Cat Costume. This nice, plush costume has a body and a separate headpiece, making your cat look like an adorable stegosaurus. The eyes are embroidered, so you don’t need to worry about losing them, and the body has a scale pattern for added realism. The plates that run down the back are also super cute!

However, it is relatively expensive, and you might find getting it on your cat to be challenging. You need to have all four legs of your cat inside each leg of the costume.

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4. OMG Adorables Lion Mane Costume

Sometimes it’s best to go with something simple, like OMG Adorable’s Lion Mane Costume. You don’t always need a full-body costume, and there’s no question that your cat will look like a mini lion with this mane. It has added plush ears, and it’s easy to put on by just pulling it over your cat’s head, without fussing with any fastenings. It’s also super cute!

The problems here are that you can’t adjust the fit without fastenings and that the mane might not stay put for long. Also, the lack of adjustment can make it too small or too big for some cats.

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5. Frisco Formal Cat Tuxedo

Frisco’s Formal Cat Tuxedo is something that you can put on your cat for any formal occasion. It’s one piece held in place with Velcro. The black jacket on a white shirt looks like separate pieces but is not. It also has details like a bow tie and front buttons. The jacket (also attached) is just like a tuxedo jacket with tails, and the whole thing looks high quality.

But the Velcro that holds it together tends to not stay attached. You might need to improvise something to ensure that it remains fastened.

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6. Frisco Front Walking Werewolf Costume

Frisco Front Walking Werewolf Costume can make your cat look like a ferocious werewolf ready for Halloween or your next photo shoot. This front-walking costume will give the illusion that a werewolf with a cat’s face is walking on two legs toward you. The body has ripped pants and a plaid shirt with two arms with fluffy paws. The fuzzy headpiece with big fuzzy ears completes the outfit.

But the headpiece might be a bit heavy for some cats, and the ears tend to flop over, so your cat may look more like a sad werewolf.

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7. Frisco Bumble Bee Cat Costume

Frisco’s Bumble Bee Cat Costume will look as sweet as honey on your bee-utiful cat! You get a body suit with black-and-yellow stripes and iridescent wings on the back. There’s also a separate headpiece with two cute antennae on the top, and a little stinger completes the whole thing.

The only problem with this costume is that the headpiece tends to slip around and might not stay on your cat’s head for long.

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8. Puoyis Cat Butterfly Wings Costume for Cats

Puoyis Cat Butterfly Wings Costume for Cats is a simple costume that gives your cat pretty and colorful butterfly wings. They come in pink, purple, or yellow/orange, as well as black bat wings, and they are adjustable with Velcro.

This product is quite affordable and might be a good option for cats that don’t appreciate wearing heavier costumes. The only issue is that the wings might not fit large cats.

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9. Rypet Halloween Collar and Pumpkin Hat for Cats

Rypet Halloween Collar and Pumpkin Hat for Cats is the perfect little costume for Halloween! You get a cute witch hat with a bright orange pumpkin and spider and a collar with a pumpkin design and bells.

Both the collar and hat are adjustable and should fit most cats, and this is a lightweight and simple costume for reluctant cats to wear. Still, the hat doesn’t always stay on, and the bells on the collar might fall off.

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10. Weewooday 5 Pieces Cat Hats

Weewooday’s Cat Hats gives you five different headpieces for an affordable price. They are all plush, and your cat can look like a rabbit, flower, pineapple, apple, or banana. They are adjustable with Velcro, and some have holes for your cat’s ears.

However, the size of each headpiece varies, so one might be too big or too small for some cats. Also, the quality isn’t there for a few of the hats.

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11. Byhoo 3 Pieces Vampire Cloak With Hat and Wings

Byhoo 3 Pieces Vampire Cloak With Hat and Wings is a great Halloween costume option. It comes with a hat, cape, and bat wings, making for a fun vampire costume for your kitty. The hat and cape are black with red satin decorative finishes, and the bat wings are black with white details.

You can choose to go with just the wings or just the hat or a combination of the three. However, the costume’s fit is a bit small, and the cape is flimsy, so cats unhappy with the costume could easily shred it.

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12. NACOCO Cowboy Costume for Cats

NACOCO’s Cowboy Costume for Cats is a forward-walking costume that will make your cat a cowboy sheriff. The body of the costume is one piece and has a jean vest and pants, a sheriff’s star, and a red kerchief around the neck.

One of the arms is holding a whip, and the brown cowboy hat has a red star on the front. The flaws with this costume are that it runs small, so you might need to size up, and that the material doesn’t have any stretch, so it can be challenging to get a good fit.

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13. Idepet Pirate Cat Costume

The Idepet Pirate Cat Costume is a super-cute forward-walking costume with a pirate hat and one-piece costume. One of the arms has a hook, and the body has a frilled white shirt with a red kerchief around the neck.

The hat has details like yellow trim, a red scarf around the base, and a skull and crossbones, and the costume is quite affordable. But it runs small and the quality isn’t great.

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14. Smalllee_Lucky_Store Party Dress Costume

Smalllee_Lucky_Store Party Dress Costume is the perfect way to make your cat look like a princess or to dress them up for a special occasion. This detailed dress has a silk bodice, roses on the skirt, and pearl detail on the neck. It’s different from some other costumes in that you actually need to put it on over your cat and fasten the buttons on the front, so it should stay on quite well.

However, it runs small, and the pearl decoration tends to fall off easily. Also, unless your cat enjoys dressing up, this costume will be challenging to get on.

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15. Enjoying Christmas Cat Costume

The Enjoying Christmas Cat Costume has four options to choose from: antlers and scarf, cape and Santa hat, two plaid collars, or sailor hat and tie. Here, we’re focusing on the antlers and scarf, as they’re easier to put on and less invasive for cats unsure about wearing costumes, and they will still have a festive appearance. The antlers also have holes for your cat’s ears. However, they don’t fit all cats very well, as the ear holes might not be big enough.

Buyer’s Guide: Selecting the Best Cat Costume

Before you make your final decision, read through this buyer’s guide, as it covers a few tips that might help you buy the right costume for your cat.

Size

The measurements for these costumes are all for the smallest size, and many have larger sizes too. Always check the measurements carefully, and read the customer reviews. In many cases, the measurements provided won’t match up to your cat’s, and the reviews can inform you better about what size might work best. Be sure to measure your cat’s chest at the widest part and their neck.

Only for Dogs?

You might notice that many of the listed costumes are advertised for dogs, but they work for cats too. Just remember to check the measurements, and don’t assume that a costume is not meant for your cat simply due to the picture.

Supervision

When you have a costume ready to put on your cat, stay with them while they wear it. This is essential if your cat has never worn a costume before or hates wearing clothes.

Some cats might panic when the costume is in place, so you should be nearby to ensure that they don’t accidentally hurt themselves. In most cases, the costume will likely only last long enough for a few quick photos.

Bribery

Using treats might help your cat put up with wearing the costume for a longer period, and you can request another pair of hands to help. However, if your cat is truly unhappy wearing clothes, you should opt for a simple costume like a bow tie, which most cats will endure just fine.

Our Costumes for Cats Selection Process

When it comes to selecting products, Hepper has a committed team of writers and editors who work closely with licensed veterinarians to find the very best in today’s market. Together, they consider customer feedback, brand reputation, veterinary expertise, and whenever possible, hands-on testing. We aim to select and review the highest-quality products to help you make informed choices that meet both your and your pet’s needs.

Why Trust Hepper?

Since 2007, Hepper has been a trusted and growing online brand and resource with the edge of creating and retailing our own line of cat furniture, toys, and gear, and pet consumables, giving us valuable insights into how to choose costumes for cats. Our driven team of pet-loving writers, editors, and veterinarians is dedicated to empowering our readers to make the best decisions for their animal companions. Our priority lies in providing top-notch information and recommendations. Our team is genuinely invested in the health and well-being of all pets worldwide, believing that expert knowledge is crucial for achieving this goal.

Final Thoughts

Our favorite costume goes to Rubie’s Costume Company’s Serape and Hat. With its multicolored serape and little sombrero, your cat can wear it anytime, though it will look particularly great on Cinco de Mayo!

The best affordable costume is Frisco’s Front Walking Granny Cat Costume. It’s guaranteed to make your cat look cute and funny with its wig and added details like a little black purse. Finally, Frisco’s Stegosaurus Dinosaur Cat Costume is our pick for a premium choice costume for the added details like embroidered eyes on the headpiece and scale print and plates along the back. Your cat will look just like an adorable stegosaurus!

We hope that these reviews have helped you find a cute costume for your cat!

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