When you choose to dress as a cute animal for Halloween, first decide why you’re doing it. If you want to look sexy and be the center of attention, a skimpy dress with animal ears and a tail is probably a better bet. For those who want to look adorable, cuddly, and kid-friendly, the cute route is the right way to go! Not only that, but cuddly costumes are far more comfortable than the skimpy variety.
Many people put on face paint and wear neutral colored clothing and call it an animal costume. For those with more discerning tastes in fashion and Halloween costumes, though, this is too “do it yourself.” There are several varieties of cuddly animal costumes available. Typically, you can go with the following:
- Skimpy/sexy animal costumes. Great for adult parties, but not for trick-or-treating or kids’ parties. Also not great for self-conscious people.
- Jumpsuit-style cuddly animal costumes. These are great for all ages, and they are so comfortable you might just use them year-round for pajamas. Many different animals are available, which is nice, and kids can buy costumes to match parents or older siblings.
- Regular-clothes animal costumes. Basically, normal clothes with animal patterns accessorized by face paint and props, such as ears, tails, and wings. These are good for people who are uncomfortable wearing baggy or tight clothing, but don’t feel as much like a costume as the other two types.
Selections of animal costumes available in stores will be limited, especially if you have a particular style of animal costume in mind. Instead, try doing a Web search. If you are buying the costume for yourself, be sure to add “adult” to the search keywords, or you’ll inevitably come up with lots of adorable toddler costumes.
