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Animal Fancy Dress Costumes
Our animal fancy dress comes in three builds: fan-inflated all-in-ones, fitted bodysuits, and piggyback styles with a second pair of legs at the front. Every costume goes through over 30 measurement checks.
Learn more about our animal costumes
What our animal costumes include
The three builds do genuinely different jobs. Inflatable animal costumes are all-in-one suits held in shape by a battery-powered fan, so you take up considerably more room than you did walking in. Bodysuits and onesies sit close to the body, which is what you want if you plan to sit down, eat something, and still be in costume several hours later. Piggyback styles fasten around the torso, with a second pair of legs at the front so it looks like you are being carried. All three sit inside our wider themed costumes range, alongside sibling themes like dinosaur costumes and skeleton costumes if animal isn't quite the theme you're after.
What to look for when choosing an animal costume
Bodysuits and standard costumes here come in letter sizes, S to XL, so check the size guide on the product page before you buy since the band shifts style to style. Inflatables are built one-size-fits-most, with elasticated seals at the cuffs to hold the air in on a range of body shapes. The other thing to sort in advance is power: the inflatables here take four AA batteries, and we don't include them, so buy a spare set if you expect to be in it for more than a couple of hours. Five picks below, from fan-inflated all-in-ones to a straight jumpsuit.
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The Lion Costume Big Mouth Inflatable Mens takes the big-mouth route, with a built-in fan holding its shape and elasticated seals at the cuffs and openings keeping the air where it belongs. |
If you would rather stay close-fitting, the Womens Tiger Bodysuit Costume has an attached padded tail and comes with a matching ear headband, and runs S to XL. |
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Fastened around the torso over your own clothes, the Shark Piggyback Costume gives the illusion of a shark carrying you on its back, with self-stuff legs you pack yourself. |
The Mens Horse Costume pairs a jumpsuit with a padded horse hood and runs M to XL, so there is no fan and no battery to think about. |
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At the friendlier end of the range sits the Giant Panda Inflatable Costume, our other built-in-fan all-in-one, finished with a matching pair of gloves. |
Frequently asked questions
What is included in an animal costume?
It depends on the build. Our inflatable animal costumes include the all-in-one suit and a built-in fan pack, with four AA batteries left to you; bodysuits come with the suit plus a matching headpiece or tail; piggyback styles include the carrier that fastens around the torso and its attached legs.
How do I choose an animal costume that fits well?
Check the size guide on the specific product page rather than assuming one band fits every style. Bodysuits and standard costumes here run S to XL, while inflatables are built one-size-fits-most, with elasticated seals that take up the slack across a range of body shapes.
Are animal costumes suitable for both men and women?
Yes. The range spans mens, womens, and unisex fits, from fitted bodysuits to one-size inflatables, so the build you want matters more than the label it is filed under.
Can I wash an animal costume after wearing it?
A bodysuit or standard costume takes a cold hand wash and an air dry. An inflatable takes a hand wash too, once the fan and battery pack are out; skip the tumble dryer and let it air dry fully before you inflate it again.
What's the difference between an animal onesie and animal fancy dress?
They overlap, and the difference is in what the costume is built to do. An animal onesie is soft and close-fitting, as much loungewear as costume. Animal fancy dress covers the wider range built for wearing out, including inflatables, bodysuits, and piggyback styles.
