Fleece is what separates this from the usual seasonal outfit. Most costumes are thin novelty fabric that a dog notices and resents within a minute; a soft fleece one feels like the coat they already wear, which is why animals tend to keep it on for longer. It also means the thing has a purpose beyond one evening, because on a cool autumn afternoon it is a genuine warm layer that happens to be striped.

The bee look comes from the black and yellow body with antennae set into the headpiece, and the whole thing is soft enough throughout that there are no stiff edges pressing anywhere. Five sizes are listed, XS through to XL, all in yellow.

• Soft fleece throughout
• Bee stripes with antennae on the headpiece
• Warm enough to wear as an autumn layer
• Five sizes, XS to XL
• Shipped tracked within the UK, typically 7 to 12 days
• Covered by our 30-day returns promise

No published measurements for this one. The antennae are the part most animals object to, so expect the headpiece to come off first. Costumes are for short supervised wear only, never overnight and never during rough play.

Who it's for: Owners who want a soft, warm seasonal outfit that a dog will tolerate for more than the length of one photograph.