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Dress Your Pet in Corduroy and Denim (and Chiffon)

BY: Amelia Buzzell | Jul 25, 2014

Clothing was once solely worn by dogs who play poker, but these days, pet fashion is a billion dollar industry. And Halloween costumes aren’t the only things being designed with a tail-flap; pet clothing designers are now making everything from practical winter wear to fancy ball gowns, making it a cinch for cats and dogs to find the perfect outfit for any occasion.

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For Pets Who Have Been Invited to a Summer Wedding

Martha Stewart Pets polka-dot dress; PetSmart ($13.99 on sale) | Dog top hat; Baxter Boo ($15 on sale) | Tuxedo for cats or dogs; Petscache on Etsy ($12+)

Whether the nuptials are on a beach or in the dog-friendly ballroom at the Ritz, duds like these will ensure your pet looks sharp, but doesn’t overshadow the bride.

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For Pets Who Are Just Starting High School

Jane denim skirt with rhinestones; The Posh Puppy Boutique ($65) | Dog jeans; My Puppies Shop on Etsy ($8.38) | Wesley polo; Cat-toure ($29)

Denim, be it plain or bedazzled, is easy to pair with a varsity jacket or a simple polo shirt.

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For Adolescent Pets Who Are Going Through Their Rebellious Phase

Happy skull cat sweater; Nip and Bones ($30) | Ultra fur-collar metallic jacket; Nip and Bones ($29) | Black crocodile-embossed leather studded collar; For My Furbies on Etsy ($24.99)

Depending on the breed, your dog or cat may literally never grow out of clothes like these. But rest easy, pet-parents: this phase will pass. Probably.

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For Pets Who Like to be Prepared

Series 5000 Ultra-Bright LED collar; Goods ($11.99+) | Rocket space dog costume; Poochie Heaven ($52.35) | Miniature dachshund winter dog coat; Voyagers K9 Apparel on Etsy ($57)

Darkness, nuclear winter, space travel—all practical concerns for the pet of the future. Luckily, space-age pet wear has come a long way since aluminum-foil collars were a thing.

Find even more four-legged fashions on Goods!