# Sock Monkey Man Costumes You'll Go Ape for This Cuddly Halloween Outfit By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-10-19 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sock-monkey-man References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/475287825474915839/Sock-Monkey-Adult-Costume-by-Rickys-NYC) & [rickyshalloween](http://www.rickyshalloween.com/adult-costumes/animals-insects/sock-monkey-adult.html) This soft plush sock monkey man costume is the perfect [Halloween outfit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes) if you want to be comfortable all day. The warm, cozy material feels just like pajamas and it encourages monkey-like behavior. When you're in your [fuzzy pajama pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-chubbsie) all you want to do is lie around and eat, so dressing like a monkey is the perfect way to do that. The standard size fits most people so whether you're 17 or 47 you can go ape. At $49.99, this sock monkey man costume comes in a nude color with a long monkey tail and a [sock monkey hat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pg-tips-monkey-collectible). The adorable look is sure to get the ladies looking your way. Who can resist a cuddly sock monkey? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plush Costumes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more comfortable and cozy plush costumes for various occasions. - **Animal-inspired Outfits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of animal-inspired outfits that encourage playful and fun behavior for events like Halloween. - **Nostalgic Halloween Attire:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design costumes that tap into nostalgic themes, like the sock monkey man costume, to appeal to consumers looking for unique and sentimental Halloween outfits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Costume Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the selection of comfortable and trendy costumes to attract more customers. - **Party Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer a variety of animal-inspired accessories and party supplies to complement animal-themed costumes. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative materials and designs for nostalgic-inspired costumes that combine comfort and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snack-Inspired Mascot Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackstume.md) - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Two-Person Halloween Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-mozz-costume.md) - [Toaster Pastry Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-mascot-costume.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Cozy Heart Pocket Onesies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yitty-3.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Collectible Tea Mascot Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pg-tips-monkey-collectible.md)