Your Cat’s Halloween Costume, By Breed and Coat
Your kitty may not care about your pumpkin-spice obsession (and please don’t give her any), but that doesn’t mean she can’t crush Halloween. Here’s your cat’s Halloween costume of choice, based on her breed or coat.
Siamese: The Broadway Phantom
Drama is his oxygen, so of course, the Siamese is showing up in full Phantom of the Opera regalia. Mask half on, cape sweeping dramatically, and probably knocking over your candy bowl for extra effect. If you think this cat will settle for a simple pumpkin sweater, think again. He wants a spotlight, fog machine, and at least one encore.
Maine coon: The Werewolf
Big, fluffy, and a little intimidating in the dark, your Maine coon makes a perfect werewolf. She’ll howl dramatically at the moon (or the neighbor’s porch light) while secretly loving the excuse to be fussed over. Picture this: shaggy fur, glowing eyes, and you nervously wondering if you’re about to be licked or hunted.
Russian blue: The Vampire Aristocrat
Elegant, aloof, and a little bit mysterious, the Russian blue would never stoop to tacky costumes. Dracula cape, slicked-back ears (fine, fur), and an expression that says he’s too good for candy corn. Honestly, he looks like he’s already been living in a castle for centuries.
Persian: The Queen
Persians were basically born in a ball gown. Your Halloween Persian is going full Marie Antoinette, powdered wig included. Expect disdain for anyone wearing polyester and absolutely zero patience for cheap candy. Her motto? “Let them eat pâté.”
Tuxedo cat: The Magician
That black-and-white formalwear isn’t going to waste. Your tuxedo cat is pulling off full illusionist vibes, top hat included. Watch him knock over your water glass and vanish into thin air, leaving you clapping politely at his “trick.”
Bengal: The Jungle Explorer
Why would a Bengal be anything other than Lara Croft with claws? Harness, utility belt, maybe a fake machete . . . this cat is ready to raid the treat cabinet. She’ll spend Halloween leaping onto bookshelves and pretending it’s a daring climb through ruins, while you just try to rescue your houseplants.
Sphynx: The Skeletal Showstopper
No fur? No problem. Black-and-white bones printed on a snug little suit instantly make him the most anatomically accurate trick-or-treater in the room. Bonus: he’ll love the warmth of the bodysuit, and you’ll love that people stop asking if your cat needs a sweater.
Scottish fold: The Pumpkin Baby
Round face, folded ears, wide eyes . . . your cat is basically a jack-o’-lantern already. Pop her into an orange onesie and you’ve hit peak Halloween cuteness. Sure, she’ll glare like you’ve ruined her career prospects, but secretly? She knows she looks adorable.
Tortoiseshell (aka Tortie): The Witch
If ever a cat embodied “double double, toil and trouble,” it’s the tortie. That mottled coat is basically a built-in spell cloak, and the sass completes the vibe. Give her a witch hat and watch her hex the doorbell every time it rings.
Orange tabby: The Golden Retriever
Orange cats have a famously sunny, easygoing energy, so your orange furball’s Halloween look is the ultimate crossover: a golden retriever costume. Loyal, goofy, and always ready to flop down in the middle of the action, he’s the cat who proves dogs don’t have a monopoly on being everyone’s best friend.
Ragdoll: The Sheet Ghost
Ragdolls are floppy, docile, and happiest when draped. Throw a sheet over him with a couple of eyeholes and you’ve got the perfect low-effort ghost. He won’t move, he won’t resist, he’ll just lie there being the most cooperative supernatural being you’ve ever met.
Calico: The Mad Scientist
With all those colors splashed across her coat, she already looks like an experiment gone right (or wrong, depending who you ask). Halloween brings out her inner Dr. Frankenstein. Expect wild zoomies, “muwahaha” meows, and at least one attempt to reanimate a dead toy mouse.
Black cat: The Ninja
From gliding across the room without a sound to appearing behind you when you least expect it, he already has the stealth skills down. Add a tiny headband or a toy katana, and he’s fully in character. Keep your guard up for plenty of tricks and lots of treats going missing this year with this little ninja afoot.
British shorthair: The Detective
Dignified, stocky, and secretly judgmental, the British shorthair will dress as Sherlock Holmes. Tweed cape, tiny deerstalker hat, and maybe a pipe he bats under the couch. Don’t expect any of your own mysteries to be solved, though: He’s here to solve the mystery of why you keep closing the treat bag.
Abyssinian: The Mummy
Abyssinians are slim, elegant, and always in motion. Wrap her in gauze (loosely, please) and she’ll look like she just ran straight out of a pyramid. She’ll also shred the wrapping in about six seconds, but hey, that only adds to the spook factor.
Norwegian forest cat: The Viking Raider
With that massive coat and lumberjack vibe, the Norwegian forest cat is a natural Viking. Helmet, axe, maybe a little longship cutout to sit in, she’ll be ready to conquer your couch. Just don’t be surprised when she pillages the candy stash and naps for three days after.
Classic brown Tabby: The Scarecrow
That earthy, striped coat already screams autumn harvest. Add a straw hat and some patches, and you’ve got the friendliest scarecrow on the block. Warning: He will not be scaring away birds. If anything, he’s inviting them to dinner, with a chirpy little song.
American shorthair: The Cowboy
All-American vibes call for boots, a hat, and a tiny sheriff’s badge. Your American shorthair is a cowboy through and through, but don’t expect him to help corral the trick-or-treaters. The only thing he’s herding is your slippers. Yeehaw, partner.