Halloween is pretty rough for a pooch, being surrounded by all those treats they can’t touch and pumpkins they can’t pee on. But worst/best of all is probably the costumes, so if you’re gonna dress your dog up for Halloween, we suggest making the most of it with a super funny getup. Chances are, you’re not gonna be able to get them into a costume the other 364 days out of the year, so please put them in one of these ridiculous, ridiculous outfits that have us howling with laughter. And send us pictures. Please send us pictures.
1. Up Pup: We had to kick off this list with the winner of last year’s dog costume contest (seriously, you gotta see the stiff com-pup-tition). (via Brit + Co)
2. Chica the Dogspider: Get inspired to create your own dogspider with the video seen ’round the world. In case you missed it, Chica’s owner dressed her up as a spider and then pranked strangers, and it was HILARIOUS. (via Daily Mail)
3. Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball: This dog came in like a wrecking ball and hit us hard with that goofy grin. (via Apartment Therapy)
4. Gnome: We’ve gotta hand it to this new breed of dog costume that uses two-legged optical illusions. They make it look so real. (via Amanda Zumwalt)
5. Unicorn: This Japanese dog mom crocheted a unicorn mask for her pooch… and now we need one for every dog in America. (via Makezine)
6. Piñata: Is this made out of pup-er mache? (via Refinery 29)
7. Bobsled Team: We see pride, we see power, we see a badass dachshund who don’t take no crap off’a nobody. (via Costume Works)
8. Woof in Sheep’s Clothing: Please tell us that you’re going as Ralph E. Wolf and your friend is Sam Sheepdog, because you need a little lamb. (via Rebel Wag)
9. Cookie Monster: Gotcha, dog! The real Cookie Monster would never be that patient. (via BHG)
10. Lion: All you need is a witch and a wardrobe to make this costume even more amazing. Or a scarecrow and a Tin Man. Or a Rafiki… dang, how will you decide?! (via Instructables)
11. Star Wars: We’ve seen a lot of dog Star Wars costumes in our day, including a Death Star made from a protective neck cone… but this one is even funnier than that. (via Dressed Up Dog)
12. Big Bad Wolf: Grandmother didn’t stand a chance against this sweet, cuddly wolf. (via Costume Works)
13. E.T. Pug: Much like director Steven Spielberg, pugs are very versatile. (via Meek A Kitty)
14. Frida Kahlo: If this was a person dressed up as Frida Kahlo, it’d be super chic and intellectual. But it’s a dog, and it’s hilarious. (via Apartment Therapy)
15. Elvis: Ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog… and we’re crying with laughter. (via Refinery 29)
16. Flying Monkeys: Where’s that lion from above? These little mongrels are gonna get him, and the little dogs, too! (via The Tin Man)
18. Nun: Have more than one pooch? Dress them up like Sister Act. (via Lesley World)
19. Oscar the Grouch: The eyebrows are so spot-on. And hey, don’t worry. The dye is made with Kool-Aid. (via Pets Adviser)
20. Tiger: This dog’s costume is better than your dog’s costume. (via Daily Mail)
21. Mad Hatter: Just, LOL. (via Apartment Therapy)
22. Dog Roast: And finally, a dog costume that keeps on giving throughout the year. You can use this one on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. (via Refinery29)
What’s the funniest dog costume you’ve ever seen? Share snaps with us at @britandco!
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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