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Ahoy, mate! The pirate costume is one of the most elaborate and most attractive costumes nowadays. Putting together a pirate costume can be a lot of work, but is definitely a fun thing to do. To make your pirate costume more realistic, here are some things you should remember.

Pirate Costumes for Men
Let’s start with the basics of a male costume: the pants. Men can wear either pants or leggings, depending on what your preference is. The bottoms are usually of a solid color, specifically black or brown. Others prefer using the red-and-white striped pants, which are also available in stores. For the top, you can wear a solid white or black shirt that has long sleeves. This shirt is usually open-necked, and a black or brown vest or jacket is laid over it. For a more authentic look, boots are a must. Choose black or dark brown boots with the top cuffs turned down. Finish the outfit with a leather belt that has a large buckle, plus a pirate’s hat.

Accessories add more authenticity to your costume. Wear an eye patch over one eye and a hoop earring in one or both ears. You can also wear a long-haired wig and put a fake tattoo, usually on the forearm, to make it look more realistic.

Pirate Costumes for Women
Women who want to wear a costume require a different outfit. Instead of the pants, women should wear a skirt with an uneven handkerchief-hem. Under this, you can wear cropped pants or leggings that have a ragged edge. For the blouse, you can wear a peasant-style top with a corset to emphasize the chest and minimize the waist area. You should also wear boots, which may or may not have a turned-down cuff.

Women pirates also tend to have log hair that is slightly untidy. Wear a scarf or a bandana over your hair. You can also wear a belt, although it isn’t entirely necessary. What’s more important is that you wear big hoop earrings.

More Accessories
Some pirate accessories can be worn by both men and women. For example, a weapon, such as a dagger or a pistol, can complete your costume look. You can also bring a pet with you. The usual pet that pirates have is a monkey or a parrot. Aside from these, you can also bring with you the Jolly Roger, which is the classic pirate symbol – a flag bearing a white skull that has crisscrossed bones under it on a black background.

Famous Pirate Costumes
There are some pirates that are quite famous, and that some people would want to emulate. An example is Pirates of the Caribbean’s Captain Jack Sparrow. If you want to look like Jack Sparrow, put on a wig with dreadlocks and a thin beard with beads. You may also want to bring a compass and some golden jewelry with you. Another popular example is Treasure Island’s Long John Silver. If you want to appear like Long John Silver, make sure that you wear a crutch and a distinctive wooden leg. Also, instead of the regular top, wear a coat in red that has big cuffs and buttons that are brass. You should also carry a pistol with you.

Have fun in your realistic pirate costume!

Christine Shoemark is the webmaster of Adult Costume Shop. Stand out in the crowd in a Pirate Costume at your next dress up party. Halloween Pirate Costumes are a popular and sexy choice. Choose from a fantastic range of Adult Pirate Costumes and have the best time of your life and look absolutely fantastic.

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