Piracy is an illegal activity known in the world since ancient times, however, it was more prolific during the 17th and 18th centuries. The reason pirates are so popular in modern culture is simple: pirates in novels and movies are often portrayed as romantic adventurers rather than murderers and thieves.
Of course, there are some pirates who have earned national hero status like Sir Francis Drake and Henry Morgan. Such men have contributed to the public’s relatively positive opinion of pirates. In addition to movies and books, today’s pirates are associated with many other products such as comics and video games. So, pirates are one of the rare characters that can be both interesting and scary. To find the perfect costume, I’ve provided several pirate Halloween costume ideas.
There are some popular pirate captains that we have seen in the movies. First, there’s Captain James Hook, a fictional character who appears in Peter Pan. As his name suggests, he’s known for his left hook that serves as his hand (pretty scary right?). In his right hand he usually carries a thin sword (you can easily find a plastic platter with this shape). The costume he wears is red and he also has a big red pirate hat. Make sure you wear classic black shoes or boots because they didn’t wear snickers back in the day.
Another popular character, who is a bit newer, is Captain Jack Sparrow from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. Jack Sparrow wears a classic pirate costume, but there are two details you should pay attention to: the hairstyle and facial hair and the hat/bandana. You don’t have to buy a pirate hat because Captain Sparrow sports a red bandanna. When it comes to facial hair, it’s a good idea to grow a beard and braid it into dreadlocks. If you don’t have long hair, you can buy artificial dreadlocks. Do not hesitate to use a discreet makeup because Captain Sparrow likes it a lot.
Pirate costumes have several things in common; For example, the pants worn by pirates are usually black or brown, although if you wear a specific outfit you can choose another color. You can wear both baggy and tight pants. The shirts have long sleeves and the color does not play a big role, however, white is a popular color. It might be a good idea to take an older shirt and make some cuts or make it look a bit older. It is important to pay attention to details and personalize.
Some items that make the costume more realistic include: wide belt, hooked hand, huge black boots, pirate hat, (plastic) sword, skull jewelry, dark wig (dreadlocked wig is cool too), etc. . In the end, don’t forget to act and sound like a pirate on Halloween night.
