Costumes for Dogs and Cats - What's Up with Pet Fashions?

Halloween costumes for pets? Clothes for pets and pet costumes are all the rage, especially during Halloween, Mardi Gras and weddings. Dog sweaters and fancy collars have been around for many years. It's not unusual to see a dog wearing a modified human tee shirt or neck bandanna, but more and more dogs are wearing custom fashions and costumes created just for pets. Top pet fashions include accessories and clothing: find dog goggles, dog hats, dog jackets, dog dresses, dog shoes and booties plus doggie jewelry and fashion bling. Cats get into the pet fashion trend, too, with fancy neck scarves, collars, kitty bling, cat sweaters, nail covers and fancy cat hats.

Some pet clothes are elegant high fashion styles, some are more functional and actually fun for your pet to wear. Other pet fashions and costumes seem to be at the very least uncomfortable and even downright embarrassing to the dog or cat who's wearing them. Perhaps not, though. Pets are forgiving and anxious to please - they might actually enjoy dressing up in pet costumes. When the weather is bad, a sweater or jacket for your pet is probably a good idea. And in harsh winter climates, boots that protect tender foot pads are actually recommended by vets.

You can be the judge - just look at the fashion photos and pet fashion videos in this lens to get an idea of the range of pet clothing, costumes and pet fashion accessories available in all sizes for dogs, cats and more exotic pets.

In this Pet Fashions lens you can voice your opinion on the whole dogs in drag concept in the Duel. Or, leave a comment about your thoughts concerning costumes for pets. If you really like the idea of high fashions for furry friends you can find an outfit for your BFF to wear to any event: a party, wedding, parade or special celebration.

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