Halloween outfits go wrong in two predictable ways. Either they restrict the legs, or they have to come off before the walk because the harness is underneath them. This one is a plain top designed to sit over a harness rather than under it, so the costume goes on last and the dog keeps wearing the kit it already knows and is comfortable in.

The print does the work here: a skull graphic in a few different treatments, including a black skull, a white imp-headed skull and a ghost design, over a simple pull-on shape with no hood, cape or dangling parts to be chewed or caught on a door handle. That plainness is deliberate. The more elaborate a costume is, the shorter the time a pet will tolerate it and the more places there are for a paw to get stuck. Sizes run from XXS to 5XL.

• Simple pull-on top with a skull print
• Designed to layer over a harness rather than replace one
• Choice of black skull, white imp skull and ghost designs
• No hood, cape or loose trailing parts
• Sizes from XXS through to 5XL
• Shipped tracked to the UK, typically 7 to 12 days

Costumes are for short, supervised wear. Never leave one on an unattended pet, overnight, or during rough play. Watch how your pet actually responds rather than how the photograph looks, because ears back, freezing in place or refusing to walk all mean the costume comes off, and no seasonal picture is worth a stressed animal. Chest measurement decides the fit, so check the size guide first.

Who it's for: Owners who want a simple, low-fuss Halloween look for a photograph or a short outing, on a pet that already wears clothing happily.