Fleece does the real work here and the bee costume is the reason anyone buys it, which is a fair enough trade as long as you know which is which. Small dogs with fine coats genuinely struggle from October onwards, and a fleece layer over the back and chest is the difference between a walk they enjoy and a walk they endure. The antennae and wings are simply what makes it a pleasure to put on.

Construction is soft brushed fleece with a hood, a pair of antennae standing off the top and small wings at the shoulders. Fleece is the sensible choice for a British autumn because it keeps its warmth when slightly damp and dries quickly afterwards, unlike a knitted jumper that holds water and hangs heavy. It pulls on over the head, and the finished garment weighs between 490 and 600 grams depending on the size.

• Soft fleece throughout for autumn and winter warmth
• Hood with bee antennae and small wings at the shoulders
• Yellow and black bee design
• Pull-on style with no complicated fastenings
• Sizes run from XS through to 8L
• Weighs 490g to 600g depending on size

Two things worth knowing. And a hood with antennae is a novelty feature: some dogs ignore it entirely, others will not settle until it is off their head. Keep the first few wears short and supervised.

Who it's for: owners of fine-coated dogs who want proper fleece warmth and are not remotely embarrassed about the wings.