Tales of the Seven Seas Costuming Suggestions |
How to make yourself look like a pirate!The first step is to decide what type of pirate look you'd like to have. These can be divided into three basic categories: |
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Once you've settled on which look you want, see below for suggestions on how to look the part. Captain's costumes are the most expensive, but pirate and wench costumes can be plundered with fairly little expense. We even offer a large selection of Loaner Gear which includes complete costumes, accessories and propos for pirates to use when attending our events. |
FROCK COATS
Kristi Smart Designs Our favorite frock coats
The Very Merry Seamstress Fabulous frock coats! Rebecca's Renaissance Custom tailored pirate frock coats Authentic Wardrobe For pirates desiring upper-crust costuming Audrey Carol Custom frock coats Dark AngelVelvet and brocade coats Carlisle's High-end frock coats Jas. Townsend & Sons Historically accurate 18th century frock coats Simplicity Pattern 5958 Sew your own frock coat |
PIRATE SHIRTS
Email Becky Cristler Our favorite for custom-tailored pirate shirts, exceptional quality and prices!!The Very Merry Seamstress Pirate shirts for wenches! Raleigh Creative CostumesPirate shirts and much more at great prices! The costumer A wide range of pirate shirts at reasonable prices Leatherworks Ruffled and cuffed romantic pirate shirts Rebekah's Midieval Managerie Sizes small to 4X pirate shirts Fun n' Folly Pirate shirts and everything else Jas. Townsend & Son Historically accurate 18th century shirts Sew your own pirate shirt |
BODICES, SKIRTS AND CHEMISES
A chemise is an undergown, similar to a night gown which is worn underneath an overskirt and bodice.
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BREECHES
The Very Merry Seamstress Pirate breeches for wenches!
Raleigh Creative CostumesBreeches and much more at great prices! Rebekah's Midieval Managerie Plus size breeches Fun n' Folly Breeches and everything else Check the latest Ebay listings for bodices Jas. Townsend & Son Historically accurate 18th century breeches and slops (sailor's pants) |
WAISTCOATS (VESTS)
Raleigh Creative Costumes Waistcoats and much more at great prices!
Fun n' Folly Waistcoats and everything else Jas. Townsend & Son Historically accurate 18th century waistecoats |
BOOTS, BUCKLE SHOES & STOCKINGS
SCA Boots Great black leather pirate boots at a great price!
Champion Attitude Boots Many styles to choose from! Midieval Collectibles Boots and more! Ren Boots High-end pirate boots Jas. Townsend & Son Historically accurate 18th century shoes and stockings Check the latest Ebay listings for pirate boots |
HATS
Captain Jack's Pirate Hats AWESOME pirate hats!!
Jas. Townsend & Son Historically accurate tricorns Jas. Townsend & Son Historically accurate cavalier hats Dirty Billy's Hats Hat's of all historical periods Excalibur Leather Suede and leather tricorns Check the latest Ebay listings for tricorns |
UNMENTIONABLES
Bloomers 4U Ladies bloomer and pantalets
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COMPLETE OUTFITS
Rebecca's Renaissance Our favorite for custom-tailored wench wear!! The Very Merry Seamstress Complete outfits for wenches and pirates! Midieval Collectibles Complete wench wear! Authentic Wardrobe For pirates desiring upper-crust costuming Fun n' Folly Complete wench and pirate outfits Carlisle's High-end pirate outfits Military Heritage Complete historic military uniforms |
SWORDS
Legendary arms Swords of all types
Loyaliste Arms Swords and more Midieval Collectibles Weaponry and more! Grendal's Cave Swords and armory Check the latest Ebay listings for cutlasses Middlesex Village Trading Companie Historic swords and more |
PISTOLS
Check the latest Ebay listings for non-firing reproduction flintlocks
Cherry'sFunctioning black powder flintlock pistols and more Dixie Gun Works Functioning black powder flintlock pistols and more Middlesex Village Trading Companie Functioning black powder flintlock pistorls and more |