The masses have spoken and Google has declared, Pirate is the #1 trending costume for Halloween this year! Everybody may want to be something unique but who doesn’t want to be a dashing swashbuckling rogue with a charming rule-breaking streak and enticing swagger? We know you want to be the best pirate around with the finest bits and bobs. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. Halloween may come only once a year but your Halloween costume will be the best thing about it.
We have listed some essentials for your pirate costume ideas this Halloween. Let’s check them out!
Pirate hat
The trademark of any buccaneer captain costume is a tricorne or a hat with the wider brim. The Jolly Roger insignia of skull and crossbones is non-negotiable. The hat may have fallen out of fashion but it is still very much alive in the hearts of pirate lovers.
Eye-patch
Arrrrr!! An eye-patch shows just how much bravely a pirate fights. A black or brown eye-patch matching the leather of the hat is the signature look of many pop-culture pirate icons.
Sword-belt
A sword belt matching the leathers of the pirates is necessary to carry the sword. Not only is it useful, it also ties the whole costume together. It can carry guns, swords, coin purses, and extra candies so your hands remain free for Halloween merrymaking.
Sword and Dagger
A sword at the hip and a deadly dagger hidden for desperate times, the pirate is always ready and primed for action. The Halloween costume only gets better with the classic sword and sheath. The scimitar comes factory sharp and must be handled with care. For the little pirate kings and queens, a wooden practice scimitar can be used to avoid any unnecessary danger.
Brass Telescope
Looking towards the horizon in search of paradise lost, the pirate captain makes for a solemn and heroic figure. Keep a brass telescope handy to give those Treasure Island vibes. Land ho!
Hook
Hook in place of a hand can also be one of the more classic pirate traits. Although it can be a bit difficult to pull off on short notice. In addition, it can get a little uncomfortable after a few hours of trick and treating. You can rent it from costume shops but going without it is also okay. After all, Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swan don’t have hooks.
Bandanas
For the cosplayers with longer hair, bandanas are the perfect way of keeping hair from getting puffy and messy. Their use also gives a Jack sparrow vibe to the eagle-eyed fans. Bandanas save the hair from getting caught up in the pirate’s tricorne and eye-patch.
Clothes
The best thing about the pirate costume is that you can wear your existing clothing and adorn it with scarves and laces to look more raggedy. Leather or thick cloth trousers work best with any open-collar white shirt. Flared sleeves are a must unless you already have or can rent a pirate jacket to put over it. Pirate costumes are present in abundance for rent or purchase on all costume shops.
Boots
Regular snow or engineer boots are perfectly matched to the sturdy nature of the costume. Leather calf boots folded at half-length are the exact replacements for those shown in the movies. Any leather boots having more than ankle-length are suitable .Boots for rent and purchase are also available online and at costume shops.
Hair
The hair is usually hidden by bandanas or hats but female pirates can let hair-free instead of tying it up for more glamorous feel. Hair can also be braided or tied up in a bun to keep it from flying everywhere during the Halloween 2019 celebrations.
Need more information or products? We have a 70% Halloween discount site-wide especially for Halloween costumes connoisseurs like you. Enjoy the selection of carefully curated costumes and accessories on SwordsSwords.com.
