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Becoming a Halloween Monster: Cat

Black cats have been a staple of Halloween costumes and decor for years. Often associated with witches as familiars or alluring ladies. I was a siamese cat for Halloween once. 

HE was so alluring...RIP buddy. 
SMOULDER. Handsome boy.

What is a Cat?

Oh...we're getting philosophical here, aren't we? Well, the short answer is a cat is an animal that really exists. However, the more mystical side of cats comes from folklore related to witches and the world of the dead. That's why they're often included in Halloween. 

Tell-Tale Features

Now you don't need ALL of these features for your costume, but they are quite common and can distinguish what animal you are trying to be. Cat ears are incredibly accessible, as are cat tails. The more animalistic you go, the more complicated you can get.  The idea of "CAT" is ripe for Brainstorms to add other elements to your costume. For many years "Kitty Princess" was what my sister went as. Because we all know cats are aloof and proud like royalty. 

Common Themes

  • Night
  • Witches
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Bells
  • Death

Inspiration References

  • Cat Sidhe (Folklore)
  • Batman (Comics/Films)
  • Nature
  • Ancient Egyptian Myth (Folklore/Religion)
  • Cats (Broadway Musical/Film)
  • Miraculous Ladybug (TV Series/Films)
  • The Cat Returns (Anime)

Where to Start

A cat can be a low-effort costume. Any party store, year-round, will have cat ears and tails on sale or full costume kits. The challenge comes if you want to go beyond the "packaged deals".  
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