If you love Halloween then you’re probably pretty stoked about the costume you’ve got picked out and ready to go—whether it be an attention-grabbing sexy lobster get up or a more topical Hillary Clinton outfit.
Regardless of what you’ve got planned, we are afraid to inform you that these DC-area dogs already have you beat. Because no matter how adorable you think you are in your “I’m a Mouse Duh” t-shirt and animal ears, nothing is cuter than a dog in costume. Take a look below for a few of our faves.
These reigning champs.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMB2Dupjt48/?taken-by=sebastianlovesluna
Sebastian and Luna are champions of doggy costumes, so we’d of course expect to bring it when it comes to Halloween.
This snarky dragon.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMOmHScBZNG/
Seriously, that caption though.
This future world leader.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMOk8FlhGWD/
Who could not vote for that face!
This very scary monster.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMMauMRDTpJ/
DON’T LOOK IN ITS EYES.
This pair of Minions.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMOhSOJgHXa/
We can smell the mischief from here.
This collectors-worthy Beanie Baby.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMOfk3eB1y0/
A costume that’s easy, yet so perfect.
This pair of super-duper super heroes.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMOmJV3B2PI/
Bat Girl and Super Girl to the rescue.
This savage lion.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMOr0GTAv83/?taken-by=clovertheterrierpup
Lion, tiger, puppy—oh my!
This sweet sailor.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMPDOdSB-JQ/?tagged=dogsofdc
No ships are going to sink on this guy’s watch.
This stern “rufferee.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMPI0R_Arzi/?tagged=dogsofdc
Complete with what looks like a yellow card stuck into his back pocket.
This regal QUEEN.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMOq9jxgkCm/?tagged=dogsofdc
Wonder Woman ain’t got nothing on this dog.
This dancing bear.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMNRJcXjytE/?tagged=dogsofdc
He’s got moves.
And our favorite little lobster.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMOyVZbDTdz/?taken-by=washingtonianmag
That waddle gets us every time.
Caroline Cunningham joined Washingtonian in 2014 after moving to the DC area from Cincinnati, where she interned and freelanced for Cincinnati Magazine and worked in content marketing. She currently resides in College Park.
