Pet Costumes Size Issues
Rubie's Costume Company Rasta Dog & Cat Costume

Rubie's Costume Company Rasta Dog & Cat Costume

By Rubie's Costume Company 19 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
6.5 /10
Quality
6.8
Value
6.5
Design
7.0
Function
6.5
Durability
6.0

In a Nutshell

  • The costume is enjoyable and fits some pets well.
  • Sizing can be inconsistent and may not match provided sizes.
  • Hair on the hat is a weak point.

Quick Verdict

This pet costume is a good option for those looking for a fun and somewhat durable costume for their pets, but the sizing issues may cause difficulties for some users and the hair on the hat could be improved.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 19
Would Recommend 50%
Would Buy Again 60%
Avg Lifespan Unknown

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Expect a very tight costume

Prevention: Try and size up and order accordingly

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Size is customizable (1)

    The costume fits well with a few tweaks.

  • Visually appealing (2)

    The aesthetic is attractive and fitting

  • Great gift (1)

    The costume is popularly bought and gifted to loved ones.

Cons

  • Size issues (5) major

    The sizing is often inconsistent with provided recommendations.

    Tip: Users should measure their pets and consider ordering a size up.

  • Poor hat quality (3) minor

    The hat does not have enough dreadlocks as suggested in the name.

    Tip: Users can add their own dreadlocks to the hat.

  • Poor historical reviews (0) major

    Users seemed to be offended by the sentence 'I have really cute pix of Piper in it but I did not post them on F-book because in today's climate I am not looking to make anyone mad.'

    Tip: This is not a cost-ume issue. It is an issue of perspective.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Pet lovers — This costume is suitable for both cats and medium to large-sized dogs, it serves as a great example of fun to be had and is a great novelty when worn in events.

Skip If

  • Pet parents with weight issues for their pets and allergic reactions to the material may want to try a size higher or a better-quality costume. — The costume may be too tight, allergic if any hair from the companion pet was found loose, not perfect for pets with weight issues.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Unknown

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.9
19 reviews
5★
37%
4★
0%
3★
26%
2★
0%
1★
0%
affordable (1) fun (1) fits incorrectly (5) hat issues (3)

Common Questions

How many dreadlocks does the hat have?

The hat is mentioned to have a few scattered strands of hair rather than the traditional dreadlocks.

Highlighted Reviews

— MelW 11 found helpful

"Mellow Fellow"

— Jessica

"This costume was totally cute, however there was an intended plethora of dreadlocks, but in reality only scattered tuples were provided."

Bottom Line

If you're looking to get the perfect Rasta pet costume you might have to try a few sizes and allow a few extra locks of hair to complete the costume. Otherwise, this costume could be a great and value buy to get the best costume of the year!

6.5 /10
Average