Tail - 16 Halloween Costume Ideas
A tail is a small, cheap detail that does a surprising amount of work, Catra's feline edge, Squirrel Girl's bushy signature, the White Rabbit's nervous energy. It's often the single piece that shifts an outfit from "person in a costume" to "specific character."
Attach it securely if you're moving or dancing much, a tail that falls off or droops loses the effect fast. A belt loop or waistband clip holds up better than adhesive alone.
Clip it to a belt loop or waistband rather than relying on adhesive alone, it holds up much better through movement.
Usually, yes, the two together read as a much clearer animal reference than either alone.
No, it spans a wide range of ages and genres, from kids' cartoons to more mature comic characters.