A cloak is the least demanding costume there is. There are no leg holes to thread, nothing goes over the head, and the whole thing sits along the back and fastens at the chest, which means the dog's legs, chest and belly stay free and the costume can be lifted off in one movement if the mood changes. The stand-up collar does most of the visual work on its own.

Fastening at the chest rather than under the belly matters more than it sounds. A chest closure keeps the fabric off the dog's undercarriage, so there is nothing to catch when they squat and nothing pressing on the stomach when they lie down. It also means the cloak drapes rather than grips, which is why cloaks tend to be tolerated by dogs who will not accept a jumper or a full-body outfit. Two sizes are listed.

• Cape-style cloak with a high stand-up collar
• Fastens at the chest rather than under the belly
• Legs and stomach left completely free
• Lifts off in a single movement
• Two sizes listed, small and large

On sizing. Only two sizes are offered and neither carries a published measurement, which is a genuine limitation on a garment cut to the length of a dog's back. Costumes are for short supervised periods and should never be left on an unattended dog.

Who it's for: Dogs who will not tolerate a fitted costume but will put up with something draped over the back for a few photographs.