# Feline Formal Attire The Fleece Ruffled Dress is the Perfect Black Tie Ensemble for Cats By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-01-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleece-ruffled-dress References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/90106463/sphynx-royal-blue-fleece-ruffled-dress) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/nicolesuder?ref=seller_info) Keep your fine feline on the cutting-edge of fashion with this darling and elegant Fleece Ruffled Dress from the [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-a-wedding-registry) store Nikki's Nifftys. The perfect [formal attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4) for the fuzzy member of your family, this Fleece Ruffled Dress will have your kitty looking like a proper southern belle. These sweet and stunning designs come in your cat's choice of royal blue or a fetching zebra print number accented with a sassy yellow sash. Besides looking fabulous, the Fleece Ruffle Dress keeps your sweetie toasty without impeding their movements. Should your darling choose to take a quick [cat nap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds), her evening gown easily converts into a cozy blanket perfect for catching a couple of z's. If your feline is a little on the hefty side take heart, Nikki's Nifftys is happy to provide custom-made dresses to accommodate cats with a fuller figure. Treat your kitty like the princess she thinks she is and die laughing in the process with this utterly adorable Fleece Ruffled Dress. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Pet Fashion:** Opportunity for innovative and stylish clothing designs for pets, disrupting the pet fashion industry. - **Convertible Apparel:** Opportunity to create clothing that can easily transition into different forms, disrupting the traditional design of cat apparel. - **Custom-fit Clothing:** Opportunity to offer custom-made clothing for pets with different body shapes, disrupting the one-size-fits-all approach in the pet fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the pet fashion industry. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the online retail sector, specifically targeting pet owners. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing of pet clothing, focusing on unique fabrics and designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cat-Inclusive Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-feast-set-for-delight.md) - [Cat-Themed Vday Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuddle-collection.md) - [Cozy Heart Pocket Onesies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yitty-3.md) - [Pet-Specific Wedding Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewy-2.md) - [Cat-Centric Culinary Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feastivities-collection-by-fancy-feast.md) - [Elegant Men's Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-victor1.md) - [Feline-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatto-bianco.md) - [Holiday-Centric Pet Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-2.md) - [Pet-Inspired Culinary Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-cat-day.md)