Description
A three-piece girls cat costume from $63.78 - a cat-print top, a soft pink cardigan-style jacket and matching trousers, in sizes 110cm to 150cm. The whole outfit arrives coordinated rather than needing to be assembled from separates.
The reason this one gets chosen over a cheaper cat costume is that it is cut as clothing rather than as a costume. Stretch polyester blend with an elasticated waistband means a child can run, climb and sit through story time without anything digging in or slipping, which is exactly what a costume has to survive at school. It also does not look like a costume when the jacket is worn on its own afterwards, so the pieces get used again. For a full school day that combination matters far more than how elaborate the outfit looks in a photograph.
Specifications
| Pieces |
Cat-print top, pink cardigan-style jacket, matching trousers |
| Material |
Stretch polyester blend |
| Waist |
Elasticated |
| Sizes |
110, 120, 130, 140 and 150cm |
| Options |
Full three-piece set, or the dress on its own |
| Occasion |
Book Week, birthdays, Halloween, dress-up days |
| Stock location |
Australia |
What's in the Box
| Girls Costume Set |
Cat-print top, pink jacket and matching trousers |
| Girls Dress |
The dress on its own |
Why Choose This Cat Costume Set
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Cut like clothes, not like a costume - stretch fabric and an elastic waist, so it survives a playground rather than just a parade.
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Three coordinated pieces - the outfit arrives matched instead of being assembled from three separate purchases.
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The jacket gets worn again - a soft pink cardigan-style jacket is wearable on its own after the costume day.
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Warm enough for August - long sleeves and full-length trousers, unlike most girls costume dresses.
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Australian stock - dispatched locally within one business day.
What Makes a Cat Costume Look Right?
Ears and a tail, and almost nothing else. A cat is one of the easiest costumes to get to a recognisable place, because the silhouette does the work and the rest is detail. If you want to push this set further, a simple ear headband and a soft tail pinned at the back turn it from a cat-print outfit into an unmistakable cat, and both cost very little. Face paint whiskers and a nose take ninety seconds on the morning and are what children ask for. Resist adding paws, which get in the way of everything a child does at school.
Is a Three Piece Costume Too Warm for a Parade?
Rarely, in an Australian August, which is when Book Week falls. Morning temperatures in most of the country make a long-sleeved three-piece outfit the sensible choice, and the jacket comes off if the afternoon warms up. The layering is a feature rather than a problem: a child can wear the top and trousers on their own by lunchtime and still be in costume. For an October Halloween party the jacket is usually the piece that gets left behind, and the outfit still reads correctly without it.
How Do You Get Costume Sizing Right for Girls?
Measure height in centimetres and match the number, then size up if the child is close to the top of a range. This set runs 110 to 150cm and the sizes correspond to height rather than age, which is more reliable because children of the same age vary by 15cm or more. Stretch fabric is forgiving in a way that stiff costume polyester is not, so a size up is comfortable rather than baggy, and the elasticated waist means the trousers still stay up.
Who Buys These
Parents of girls between about four and ten, mostly for Book Week and cat or animal themed birthday parties. It also gets bought for Halloween, for school concerts where a full outfit is needed rather than an accessory, and by parents who specifically want a costume warm enough for a winter morning parade.
Pair It With
For an animal group, the spotted Dalmatian dress-up set covers the same age range. Add a 3-layer tutu skirt over the trousers for a different look, and face paint for whiskers and a nose on the morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the set?
The Girls Costume Set is the cat-print top, the pink jacket and matching trousers. The Girls Dress option is the dress by itself.
What sizes are available?
110, 120, 130, 140 and 150cm, chosen by the child's height.
Are ears or a tail included?
No. A separate ear headband and tail complete the look if you want them.
Is the fabric stretchy?
Yes, a stretch polyester blend with an elasticated waist, which is why it holds up through a school day.
Will it be too warm?
Unlikely for an August parade. The jacket can be removed and the outfit still works.
Can it be washed?
Cold hand wash and dry flat. Heat damages the stretch and the print.
How quickly does it ship?
Stock is held in Australia and orders are prepared within one business day, with express available at checkout.
Fast Australian Shipping
Stocked and shipped from Australia, with delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin as well as regional addresses. Orders are prepared within one business day, and express delivery is available at checkout if the parade is close.
This is an unofficial themed dress-up product and is not affiliated with, licensed by or endorsed by any character, studio or brand rights holder. Colours and printing may vary slightly from the photographs.
