Tag Archives: pirate costumes

Authentic Pirate Clothing: Breaking All the Laws

Most of us who have seen Pirates of the Caribbean associate pirate clothing with a tricorn hat, a full but ragged coat, earrings, eye patches etc.  To what extent are these stereotypes true?  Do they represent authentic pirate clothing or were pirates generally a more sedate bunch than we imagine? Motley Crew This is one of […]

Why Authentic Pirate Clothing Beats Your Cheesy Halloween Pirate Costume

Let’s face it. Buying a new Halloween costume year after year is ridiculous. You end up buying a silly costume every Halloween and are seldom the same character ever again, right? I finally got tired of it and resolved to build up an authentic pirate costume by buying authentic pirate clothing each year. One Halloween, I […]

Pirate Costumes: Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers

“Pirate” has become an all-encompassing word that denotes anyone who wore layers of loose tops, scarves and jewelry.  Pirates are also usually assumed to be murders, thieves and villains who sailed the seas looking for something evil to do. For the most part, pirates took their sailing very seriously and were brought together by a […]

Go Medieval This Halloween

The medieval era has always had a bit of mystery to it. The knight in shining armor and the damsel in distress are images we think of when it comes to the medieval times. The castle with a king and queen and the loyal subjects are other similar images. This Halloween, consider going with a […]

How to Make a Pirate Costume

So ye want to dress like a pirate, do ye? You’ve come to the right place. Sit down a spell, and we’ll get started. And don’t spill the rum! Wench Costumes Blimey! Here’s a costume idea for ye swashbuckler’s wenches. Start with a lace sleeved top, a long black skirt, and good pirate sash in […]