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    17 Vintage Animal Costumes To Inspire You This Halloween

    Because you can do better than a pair of cat ears.

    Nina Mohan
    by Nina Mohan

    Community Contributor

    1. This Stern Rooster

    Via theatlantic.com

    You can make the most detailed and intricate costume, but your face will say it all.

    2. This Ballerina Cat

    Brassaï / Via wikiart.org

    We've all seen cat ears before. Why not take it to the next level with a tutu and fish bone leotard?

    3. This Delightful Rabbit

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    Pair your animal mask with adorable human clothes for maximum cuteness. Or creepiness.

    4. These Adorable Zebras

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    Don't be afraid to show off your stripes (even if you're not as graceful as these Rockettes).

    5. This Fierce Bat

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    When posing for pictures, be sure to let your animal instincts take over!

    6. This Demure Bird

    Via birdsofoh.blogspot.com

    Alright, if you want to keep some sex appeal, show off those gams.

    7. This Little Giraffe

    Via petitapetitandfamily.com

    Make sure to give yourself suitable eye holes, especially when your mask's eyes are three feet above your head.

    8. This Elegant Horse

    Via petitapetitandfamily.com

    It's just as important to get the butt right as the head.

    9. This Family of...Bears?

    Via ananasamiami.com

    No need to pick a specific animal, just don some fur and a headpiece with eyes and you're good to go!

    10. This Glorious Butterfly

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    Knock people out with your Halloween transformation...literally.

    11. This Mobile Bug

    Via humoroutcasts.com

    If you can't achieve flight, use a bike to dart around the neighborhood like a true insect.

    12. These Classy Rodents

    Via theatlantic.com

    The couple that portrays scary rodents together, stays together.

    13. This Glam Octopus

    Via commons.wikimedia.org

    Who says you have to wear your costume in front? You can also freak people out as you leave the room.

    14. This Chic Ostrich

    Via vergag.com

    Your face doesn't have to be the center piece of the costume - use your hands!

    15. This Alluring Crab

    Via pinterest.com

    Don't feel like being a mammal or wearing a full costume? Just put a crustacean on your head.

    16. This Intense Lion

    Via theworldthatsummer.wordpress.com

    If your regular face is too goofy, let your animal mask terrify people for you.

    17. This Group of Animals

    Via peoplescollectionwales.co.uk

    There's safety in numbers. Band together with your other animal friends to really pack a jungle punch.

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