Pirate Halloween Costumes - You Can't Go Wrong With These Costume Ideas
Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2010
by David Lawson
ShopCompareCostumes.com
With the rise in films regarding pirates, it is no surprise that one of the most popular fancy dress outfits are pirate costumes. They suit any age range from very young children right through to older people. They can be simple to make and look very good once you have added all the accessories and other bits that go with them.
Cutting up old trousers gives it a very worn authentic look. Too this you could add a flowing white shirt or blouse, with a belt around your middle, you may choose to put a waistcoat on or not. You could also add a long fitted coat if you have one, a velvet one would be ideal. To finish the look, add bashed up old boots or pointy boots.
When using the face paints mix colours together to create a black or brown for smudges across the face. Make your hair look as messy as possible, maybe by back combing the hair to create the illusion of dreadlocks. To create the outfit from new buy black baggy trousers and cut off mid calf, cut into a jagged edge to age it.
You can buy fantastic pirate outfits that come complete with eye patches and parrots for your shoulders. Women's outfits normally consist of floaty skirts or even trousers, a bodice type top or a tight fitting vest, or a baggy loose white shirt if it suits you more. If you've long hair you could twist it into messy loose ringlets.
If you do not want to use your old clothes and cut them up then you can buy versions of pirate costumes in fancy dress shops. Some of the outfits you can buy are very authentic and look fantastic. The head gear that pirates wear ranges from the basic bandana through to wide hats with a skull and cross bone on the front.
About the author: David Lawson shares his ideas and recommendations about pirate costumes and other Halloween topics at Shop Compare Costumes. Check out his Halloween costume price comparison site for more about pirate Halloween costumes.
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