Small Dog Costumes - It's About the Accessories

Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. Fashion trends of the most recent years have made accessories as important as the outfit and this includes small dog costumes. Women are once again matching their shoes and handbags to their jewelry and jackets as was done back in earlier times. As we have become a casual society, accessorizing has taken a back seat for many years. One of the most important accessories today in many social circles is a dog. Some owners even enjoy dressing their small dogs in small dog costumes -- not a skimpy bikini but a costume designed especially for the small dog breeds. You know you are a fashion plate when your accessories have accessories.

Small dog costumes come in many designs. There are sweaters and hats and shoes and jackets. You can find or create nearly any ensemble you choose from girlie girl to biker chick. For the male dogs there are ascots, vests, tuxedos and sports uniforms. On special occasions such as Halloween, a dog can portray a wide variety of individuals from a cowboy to a favorite movie character. There are also functional small dog costumes such as bathing suits for a trip to the beach or a casual t-shirt for a lazy Saturday. To most dogs, the small dog costumes are worn only on holiday occasions, but many who travel in designer doggie totes prefer to wear clothing on a regular basis.

If you have a good amount of small dog costumes, learn to mix and match just as you do when you are experimenting with your own fashion style. For example, wear a jacket over a bikini top and a matching skirt on your beloved furry friend. Who knows, you and your pooch may be the next trendsetters in doggie style. Always remember to keep your pets safe and happy. Do not force him or her to wear something they will not keep on or that will cut off circulation. Comfort is key in any fashion.