Got a Furry Sidekick? The 10 Best Pet-Meets-Pop Culture Halloween Costumes

Can't bear to leave your pooch at home on Halloween? We get it. Sure, our dogs and cats are the loves of our lives, but, well, let's be honest: they also double as absurdly chic accessories. So, if you want to kick your Halloween costume up a notch and let your beloved pet enjoy a little night life, too, we've rounded up 10 of the best costumes to coordinate with your trusty sidekick. From Dorothy and Toto to the latest Taylor Swift cat meme, these pop-culture-inspired looks will make you (and man's best friend) the life of the party.

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The Reboot
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The Reboot

You: Annie

Your pet: Sandy, the dog

With a new movie version of the hit franchise set to premiere in December, we have a feeling little orphan Annie will be very on trend come Oct. 31. All you need is some orange hair dye and a perm (or, you know, a wig if you don't want to commit), some tattered clothes, and a red grandpa cardigan. As for the dog, the shaggier the better.

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The Trendsetter

You: Karl Lagerfeld

Your pet: Choupette, the cat

It doesn't get chicer than Chanel, does it? If you've got a white furry cat, why not try dressing like the Kaiser himself? Just get a white wig (the ones modeled after medieval judge coifs with the ponytail will work perfectly), some fingerless black leather gloves, and some sharp suiting. Put on your most serious sunglasses and never take them off — no matter how dark it gets on Halloween night.

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The Meme
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The Meme

You: Taylor Swift

Your pet: Olivia Benson, the cat

One of the most viral pet pics of the Fall has been this shot of the singer walking with her kitten in tow — with both staring directly at the camera. Re-create the look with a white top, a plaid skirt, burgundy knee-highs, and black block heels. Just do some visual training with your little furball now . . . getting just the right shot will be crucial to the success of this costume.

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The Geek-Chic
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The Geek-Chic

You: Harry Potter

Your pet: Hedwig, the owl

So, the chances of you having an owl might be slim, but where's the fun in being a wizard without a little magic to be made? What's so great about this costume is that it's perfect for a cold Fall night: layer up with a long dark wool coat, a striped scarf, and a pair of glasses. (Bonus: circle frames are the shape right now.)

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The Girl's Girl
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The Girl's Girl

You: Elle Woods

Your pet: Bruiser, the dog

Have a pink leather pencil skirt and blazer set in your closet that you are just itching to wear? As long as you've also got a cute chihuahua with an equally cute pink dog sweater, dressing up as the stars of Legally Blonde is just too easy. In addition to the ensemble, make sure you have the bend and snap down pat.

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The Group
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The Group

You: Velma, Shaggy, Fred, or Daphne

Your pet: Scooby-Doo, the dog

Going out with a bigger group than just your Great Dane? Enlist them to join your Scooby gang and dress as the four mystery solvers. The hidden benefit? Each individual outfit doesn't read well on its own, but when all together, it's incredible how much an orange turtleneck sweater and red pleated skirt looks like the best DIY job in the history of costumes.

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The Spoof
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The Spoof

You: Dr. Evil

Your pet: Mr. Bigglesworth, the cat

Your tabby cat might never forgive you, but all you need — besides a bald cap and a gray smock — to re-create the villainous duo from the Austin Powers franchise is a closely shaved feline.

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The Throwback
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The Throwback

You: Paris Hilton

Your pet: Tinkerbell, the dog

Break out your Juicy Couture tracksuit . . . it's time to bring this not-so-relevant-anymore socialite back into the glow of the spotlight. Other than a blond wig and a tiny pup, all you need to do to make this costume work is show some skin and pose with abandon.

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The Classic
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The Classic

You: Dorothy

Your pet: Toto, the dog

What's so great about this retro costume is that the blue gingham dress you buy can be repurposed come Spring 2015 (it's one of the upcoming season's key runway trends!). Just be sure you put your hair in pigtails, glue some ruby-red sequins on those slippers, and find a wicker basket big enough to fit your trusty pooch.

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The Reality Addict
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The Reality Addict

You: Lisa Vanderpump

Your pet: Giggy, the dog

Reality TV junkies will flock to join your clique at whatever Halloween party you show up to with your Giggy-fied pup. But this part's tricky: you, like the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, will need to wear head-to-toe designer but still manage to be upstaged by your dog's ensemble. And you both have to be dripping in jewels.