Everything about the looks of this costume was perfect. The head on top was really cute, the paws were a nice touch and the colors were perfectly black and white (with a black tail). It was made extremely well-thick material (haven't washed), strong zipper. With that said, it is HOT. We're in the NW and it was a cooler Halloween and he still has to take the top off (and had a sweaty head). He was able to put clothes under easily and def didn't need a coat at all. If you were in a warm climate, this just might be unwearable. I likened it to a mascot costume - the real deal!