pirates fancy dress costumes for kids and adults
April 7, 2009
By Adam Strange
Although they are rogues and outlaws pirates of the 7 seas have captured our imagination for hundreds of years. Now we are copying their dress styles and using them as themes for our parties.
There is a lot to consider when it comes to pirates fancy dress. Do you go for J. M. Barrie's Captain Hook with his cadaver-like appearance and hook for a hand? Or the more modern take on a pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, with dread locks and guy liner? In either case, most costume stores will be able to suit you up in no time at all.
If you are not interested in taking on the role of an already famous pirate and want to have your own take on pirates fancy dress, then are numerous things that you can include. Starting from basics, you need baggy clothing in black, white or rich reds and purples. The more frills on the sleeves and chest, the better. Wear long, baggy trousers and a thick belt with a large buckle around the waist.
Knee high black boots will really make your outfit stand out. A wig would be the icing on the cake.Choose long curly hair.
For those willing to add accessories, there's the bandana,the eye patch, the cutlass and jewellry. Imagine adding these to your creation.That's something you just can't buy. Many stores offer these little extras even if they are not costume stores.
You can't just dress as a pirate though, you need the attitude too and it's what makes dressing as a pirate so much more fun. First of all, you need to learn how to talk the talk. Put on a low, gravelly voice and ditch boring "hellos" for "ahoys", try not to go too long with out throwing in an "argh" and refer to everyone as "ye matey". It may get annoying for everyone but you, but you wouldn't be a real pirate without it.
You can easily pick up the lingo by watching films or searching the internet. You also have to obtain the mindset of a pirate. You need to act confident, arrogant and rebellious by speaking loudly as well as standing tall or you can lean more towards the intoxicated, less clever type, in which case you need to act a little clumsy and throw in some "yo ho ho's".
So for which ever fancy dress occasion you attend in your pirates fancy dress, remember to find an over the top costume with all the extras and practice how to walk, talk and act pirate.
There is a lot to consider when it comes to pirates fancy dress. Do you go for J. M. Barrie's Captain Hook with his cadaver-like appearance and hook for a hand? Or the more modern take on a pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, with dread locks and guy liner? In either case, most costume stores will be able to suit you up in no time at all.
If you are not interested in taking on the role of an already famous pirate and want to have your own take on pirates fancy dress, then are numerous things that you can include. Starting from basics, you need baggy clothing in black, white or rich reds and purples. The more frills on the sleeves and chest, the better. Wear long, baggy trousers and a thick belt with a large buckle around the waist.
Knee high black boots will really make your outfit stand out. A wig would be the icing on the cake.Choose long curly hair.
For those willing to add accessories, there's the bandana,the eye patch, the cutlass and jewellry. Imagine adding these to your creation.That's something you just can't buy. Many stores offer these little extras even if they are not costume stores.
You can't just dress as a pirate though, you need the attitude too and it's what makes dressing as a pirate so much more fun. First of all, you need to learn how to talk the talk. Put on a low, gravelly voice and ditch boring "hellos" for "ahoys", try not to go too long with out throwing in an "argh" and refer to everyone as "ye matey". It may get annoying for everyone but you, but you wouldn't be a real pirate without it.
You can easily pick up the lingo by watching films or searching the internet. You also have to obtain the mindset of a pirate. You need to act confident, arrogant and rebellious by speaking loudly as well as standing tall or you can lean more towards the intoxicated, less clever type, in which case you need to act a little clumsy and throw in some "yo ho ho's".
So for which ever fancy dress occasion you attend in your pirates fancy dress, remember to find an over the top costume with all the extras and practice how to walk, talk and act pirate.
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Pirates fancy dress costumes for your big day. Whether for gown-ups or kids, these outfits will add to the occassion and make your event an event to remember.
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