How to Dress Like a Pirate With Household Items
Dressing like a pirate by using items that are available in your home is possible with a bit of imagination and creativity. Whether you are planning a pirate costume for Halloween or a pretend battle of pirates with your friends, designing and putting together a pirate outfit does not require much time or knowledge about fashion.
Things You'll Need
- Old clothing
- Scissors
- Jewelry
- Gold chains
- Washcloths
- Towels
- Fabric
- Elastic bands
- String
Instructions
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Browse through your current wardrobe and jewelry collection to find antique and rustic-looking clothing and accessories.
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Find a shirt that is old and unused that you can rip. Use scissors to cut fringe at the bottom of your shirt and remove an arm to create a rugged pirate look. Striped shirts and pants will add a pirate vibe to your look.
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Cut off the bottoms of a pair of striped pants using a pair of scissors, making each leg uneven and mismatched.
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Use a kitchen or bath towel to wrap around your waist to use as a pirate's cloth sash.
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Create a head scarf out of rags or washcloths by tying one around your head and into a knot in the back, securing it into place.
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Wear open-toed sandals or worn work boots to complete your pirate outfit.
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Cut a circle out of old fabric to create an eye patch. Attach it to your head by using string or elastic bands tied into the sides of the patch.
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Tips & Warnings
Add large gold chains and jewelry as well as wooden jewelry to your outfit to add more accessories to the pirate look.
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