Halloween is the one night a year when a dog in a costume on the pavement raises no eyebrows at all, and a spider is the outfit that reads instantly from across the street. Eight soft legs sit out from a padded body that rests over the back, so the shape carries from a distance in poor light rather than needing anyone to lean in and work out what your pet is meant to be.

The body section is padded, which helps the legs stand out and hold their shape instead of collapsing flat the moment your pet moves, and the soft construction keeps the weight low across the back. Five sizes run from S to XXL, covering cats and small dogs through to larger breeds. Like all costumes it is an outfit rather than clothing, designed for the walk, the doorstep and the photographs, then off again.

• Padded body section with eight soft legs
• Sits over the back and shoulders
• Five sizes from S to XXL
• Suits cats and dogs across a wide size range
• Recognisable silhouette in low light
• One design across all sizes

On safe wear. Costumes are for short supervised periods only, never left on an unattended pet, overnight, or during rough play, and protruding legs are exactly the sort of thing a bored dog will chew and swallow. Watch how your pet responds too: a pet who freezes, flattens or refuses to walk in a costume is telling you something, and the answer is to take it off rather than wait it out. Fit is decided by chest measurement, so check the size guide before ordering.

Who it's for: Owners who dress their pet for Halloween or a photograph and want an outfit that is unmistakable at a glance.