Novelty and warmth do not often arrive in the same garment, which is what makes this one worth a look. It is a genuinely padded coat first, the sort of layer a short-coated dog wants for a cold evening walk, and a bat costume second, with wings shaped along the back and a silver finish that catches whatever light is going. You can dress the dog up in October and still send them out on a proper January walk in it.

It comes in five sizes from S through to 2XL, so there is room to fit properly rather than settling for whatever arrives. The wings sit along the back rather than wrapping under the legs, which matters more than it sounds: anything that crosses the shoulder joint or the armpit is usually what makes a dog stop dead and refuse to move. The pale silver body is a quiet practical bonus too, since a light coat is easier to pick out at dusk than a black one.

• Padded coat with bat wings shaped along the back
• Silver finish across the body
• Five sizes: S, M, L, XL and 2XL
• Warm enough for a cold evening walk
• Fastens under the body for supervised wear

On sizing and wear: chest girth decides the fit here, not weight. Take the tape right around the deepest part of the chest, just behind the front legs, and size up if you fall between two. Wings included, this counts as a costume as much as a coat, so it comes off before your dog is left alone, before bed, and before rough play with other dogs.

Who it's for: owners of small and medium dogs who want one layer that does Halloween and then the rest of winter, rather than a costume worn once.