Ears, Tails & Noses

How to choose costume ears and tails

Ears, a tail and a nose are often all you need to turn plain clothes into an animal costume. Pick the animal, choose the pieces you need, and wear them with clothes in a matching color. It is a simple way to dress up for parties, school events and Halloween.

Bunny, cat and dog

Bunny looks are the most common here. Underwraps makes bunny ears and tail sets, including a black set, and there are clip-on bunny ears from Rubie's and a bunny tail from Beistle. For a cat, add a furry cat tail in black or white, a mouse or cat tail, or a cat nose. There is also a black cat accessory pack made for pets. For a dog, choose the dog nose or the adult doggie costume kit from Leg Avenue, which is listed as a brown puppy set.

Farm and zoo animals

For a pig, combine clip-on pig ears with a pig tail, or start with the adults pig costume kit. For an elephant, there are elephant ears and an elephant tail from Morris Costumes. A 20 inch felt tail in gray or black can stand in for a mouse, rat, donkey or other animal with a long tail.

Build the rest of the look

Wear a hoodie, leggings or a dress in the animal's color, and add face paint for whiskers or a snout from Halloween makeup. Colored or patterned tights from tights and stockings help a cat or bunny look come together. For a full-body option, browse animal costumes. If you need a costume tonight, these pieces are some of the fastest options we have, and more ideas are in last-minute Halloween costumes.

What to check before you order

Most pieces here are listed without size options, and some come in more than one color, such as the furry cat tail and the felt tail. The kits and accessory packs bundle more than one piece, so check the product page to see exactly what is included. Every item in this collection is priced under $55, and most cost under $40. Call 800-618-6053 if you have questions.