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If ye be wantin' to join forces wi' the wildest partying pirates in all of creation at a formally titled "PirateCon" event then ye have much flexibility in yer choice of outfit: Anything pirate-themed will be welcomed and the more imaginative and outrageous the better. But if ye be desirin' to take part simply as a pirate, or if it be fer some other kind pirate gathering, then ye must know how to dress like a pirate.
Purveyors of good quality halloween costumes should be able to provide ye wi' complete solutions fer yer pirate costume needs and as likely ye'll be findin' useful links on this page.
Lads, if ye be wantin' to assemble yer own authentic pirate costume, either in whole or in part, ye needs be payin' attention to th' basic guidelines below so's t'save yer worthless hides from ridicule:
- Pants - Ye must definitely wear these! No self respectin' pirate would be caught with his trousers down except in certain situations that we won't be describin' just 'ere. So (whether they be close- or loose-fittin') black or similar solid dark color will stand ye in good stead.
- Shirt - This be optional, however, if the sight of yer naked chest be making the lasses faint then ye might want to wear a large, loose-fittin' button-up shirt of a plain linen and in a white or other light solid color.
- Belt - If a large buckle belt be not readily acquired, use a scarf or sash tied in a knot at yer side.
- Kerchief - This be no more than a piece of cloth fer coverin' yer head. A long scarf or a bandana perform the task wi' equal merit.
- Hat - The tricorn be the hat of choice but provided ye be sportin' a kerchief of some kind, the hat be optional.
- Vest - The waistcoat be a recommend piece of atire. Dark solid colors be best.
- Boots - Buccaneer boots be the order of the day.
Lasses, ye can certainly be dressin' in accord wi' the above guidelines if ye be of the swashbucklin' disposition and yet ye may also sway yer guise toward the more feminine by replacin' the pants wi' a gypsy-like skirt of some (or little) length, replacin' the vest wi' a lace-up bodice and addin' some frills where ye see fit.
These 'ere recommendations are nothin' more than suggestions - a safe harbor, if ye will, from which to be makin' yer first foray. With the likely exceptions of the boots & the hat, ye could do worse than to seek out yer local Goodwill store. Accessories a-plenty (including hats) can be found at yer nearby halloween costume store. And fer th' boots, well, them Internets may be yer best ally.