# Retro Canine Plushy Costumes This DIY Halloween Outfit Turns Your Dog into a Beanie Baby Toy By M | Published 2015-10-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-baby References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/beanie-baby-pet-costume/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beanie-baby-pet-costume) & [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/beanie-baby-pet-costume/) Turn your puppy into an adorable Beanie Baby for Halloween with this super simple at-home costume design. This costume features a small wearable collar rather than a suit making it much more easier on your dog to enjoy wearing. [Beanie Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-collectors-meal) use to be some of the most sought-after [stuffed animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-plushies) during the 90s -- so much so that many of them became [collector's items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-sanrio). The trick to keeping their value and worth was keeping the infamous TY official Beanie Babies tag that would come attached to the stuffed animal's ear intact. This DIY costume plays off of this notion by recreating an oversized red TY tag using felt. The costume features a red heart-shaped felt piece with TY glued overtop in white felt. The tag is attached to a ribbon collar and secured onto your dog's neck. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Pet Costumes:** Opportunity for businesses to create DIY pet costume kits and accessories to cater to the growing demand for unique and creative pet Halloween costumes. - **Nostalgic Fashion:** Potential for fashion brands to tap into the nostalgia trend by creating retro-inspired clothing and accessories, such as Beanie Baby-themed fashion items. - **Comfortable Pet Apparel:** Opportunity for pet apparel companies to develop comfortable and easy-to-wear pet costumes, like the wearable collar design, to ensure pets are happy and safe during festive occasions. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Products:** Companies in the pet products industry can capitalize on the trend by offering a variety of pet costumes, accessories, and DIY kits for pet owners. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the nostalgic trend and create unique fashion pieces inspired by iconic toys like Beanie Babies, attracting consumers looking for retro fashion items. - **Craft and DIY:** Craft and DIY businesses can develop and market DIY pet costume kits, providing pet owners with the materials and instructions to create their own creative costumes for their pets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recipe-Inspired Dog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-mummy-dog-costume.md) - [Holiday-Centric Pet Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-2.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-pet.md) - [Festive Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-dog-toys.md) - [Doll-Themed Dog Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pooch-x-barbie.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart3.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Exclusive Candy Bar Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-x-butterfinger.md) - [Printed Pet Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley-sweater.md)