Mickey Mouse has a long and unique history. It's hard to believe it, but his first appearance was all the way back in 1928. Nearly 100 years ago, during the end of the roaring 20s, Walt Disney cooked up one of the most popular animated characters of all time. Animation as we know it today had only been around for 20 years or so…and they were still completely silent! Disney really helped pioneer the use of sounds and music to pair with cartoons, which greatly enhanced their popularity. And it all started with a simple mouse!

The wacky mouse character found himself in the middle of all sorts of adventures. Walt really turned Mickey Mouse into the everyman archetype, like an animated version of Charlie Chaplin's Tramp character. And he's managed to stay in the pop culture all this time, something that few other cartoon characters have managed to do! (Not many people are talking about Chilly Willy or Felix the Cat these days.)

Eventually, Mickey moved into color and brought his friends along to the silver screen, too. We got to see Goofy, Donald Duck, Pluto, and a ton of other great characters. Disney's success with Mickey gave him the confidence to create Snow White, which at the time seemed like a huge gamble. Of course, we all know how successful Disney movies are now, but it was all thanks to a humble little mouse who started out piloting a steamboat!

With Mickey's long and storied history, it's really not a surprise that Mickey Mouse costumes are popular each and every year. Whether it's his classic look from the original cartoons or something from the newer cartoons, there are always options for anyone looking to dress up as the magnificent mouse. And since Mickey has so many different options, let's look at some of the fantastic costumes you can wear if you want to become the worldwide icon.

Mickey Mouse Costumes for Adults

First, let's start with a basic Mickey Mouse costume for adults. Although some people might want to really dig in and craft a specific version of Mickey Mouse, others might just want to have the traditional sort of look. That means a few things. Mickey did start as black and white animation, but that soon got an updated style that has continued through the years. All of his outfits have been inspired by his signature red shorts with large white buttons. This particular design changes his shorts into pants and gives him a slightly more formal appearance, including a tux-like top. It's a classic way to go when dressing up like him.

Mickey Mouse Dog Costume

The only thing we love more than human cosplay is dog cosplay. Dogs are already one of the most adorable creatures on the planet. We have a hard time not spending the entire day looking up funny dog videos, because those wondrous creatures are too good for this world. So naturally, when you dress them up in one of our dog costumes, it's just about the cutest thing on the planet. And your pooch definitely wants to join you during all of your adventures. They already follow you everywhere, so why not bring them along with you during your own cosplay outings? The best way to help your pup get into the mood is by dressing him up in a Mickey Mouse dog costume. It'll have your dog ready to engage in some cartoon antics with you!

Mickey Mouse Fantasia Costume

Perhaps the most famous iteration of Mickey Mouse, aside from his traditional look, is his appearance in Fantasia. In the 1940 film, Mickey played a sorcerer's apprentice caught up in a whole mess of trouble with a broom. The film earned critical acclaim with its striking visuals and a phenomenal soundtrack that included Bach, Beethoven, and Stravinsky. The film also featured shorts involving fairies, the Greek gods, and the nefarious devil, Chernabog. It's remained a staple to this day (we watch it at least once every 6 months). The standout piece to Mickey's outfit in the film was his blue hat, which featured a style that any wizard would want to top off their outfit.

Original Mickey Mouse Costume Hat

Mickey ears have a way of awakening some pretty powerful childhood memories. Perhaps you were one of the lucky kids that got to head to Disney World with their family. Wearing a pair of Mickey ears, you may have scurried your way through the gates, ready to discover all of the fun activities inside. Maybe you hopped onto every ride you could while your parents tried valiantly to keep up with your unbound enthusiasm! Well, then something like these original Mickey Mouse ears are something that should help you recapture that magic. Pair them up with a wide variety of accessories to craft your own Mickey-based look.

Mickey Mouse Halloween Costumes for Kids

Kids wear costumes for all sorts of reasons, from dress-up during playtime to birthday parties. We've even seen a child or two try to wear costumes to their very first day of school! Of course, the most common reason kids wear costumes is for Halloween, so of course we need to start with Mickey Mouse Halloween costumes. Halloween costumes are generally quick and easy to put on, so your child will be ready to hang with Donald Duck and Goofy in no time with this particular choice. It's also got a classic vibe to it, so you can use it as the base to create all sorts of different Mickey-based costumes.

Baby Mickey Mouse Costumes

Choosing a first costume for your baby can be a huge decision! After all, the photos will live on for decades to come, and they'll be a source of warm feelings of nostalgia each time you look at them. We have plenty of infant costumes to choose from, but we still think Mickey Mouse is one of the best choices around! We have to chalk this up to the cross-generational factor that comes with the lovable character. Your parents will instantly recognize this baby Mickey costume on your child, and so will your grandparents. And if history is proof of anything, even your child's children will still know all about Mickey Mouse.

Mickey Mouse Costumes for Toddlers

If your child has a few Halloweens under their belt, then they might need something a little larger than our classic infant costume. That's when it's time to start looking into our toddler-sized Mickey Mouse costumes. The traditional Mickey design works on a large variety of ages and sizes. Our toddler costumes provide the perfect outfit for kids who are too big to fit into baby costumes and just a bit too small for our standard child-size costumes. They have all of the same colorful style in an in-between size!

Mickey Roadster Racer Costume

Finally, we wanted to take a moment to talk about Mickey Roadster Racers. It's a cartoon starring Mickey and his pals, and this time, they're all expert racecar drivers. It combines two things that toddlers can't get enough of: fast cars and Disney's best characters! Younger kids will definitely be more into a costume based on the fast-paced, hilarious stories told in the show. For those kids, we recommend something like this Mickey Roadster Racer Costume. They'll be racing around in style!

Kids Mickey and Minnie Mouse Costumes

Ahh, young love! There's nothing more adorable than an innocent playground crush. Meeting eyes while swinging on the jungle gym, sitting together during snack time, and playing together after school…now those are some relationship goals! Sure, most kindergarten crushes don't last very long, but you can capitalize on the cute factor by dressing up the little ones in matching costumes! Mickey and Minnie Mouse costumes are an easy choice for kids, since they'll be excited to roleplay as the iconic duo. You can get some get photo memories of that very first school crush. They'll be photos that you and your family can cherish for years to come.

Couples Mickey and Minnie Mouse Costumes

Mickey and Minnie really are one of the cutest couples of all time. Whether they're in a Medieval setting, racing cars together, or just traveling across the world, the pair have been pretty inseparable since their first cartoon together. Minnie has gone through various transformations over the years, but she's always sporting her favorite pattern, polka dots. Just pair any one of our adult Minnie Mouse costumes with the classic Mickey costume and you'll have an instant couples costume that can stand the test of time.