Pretend to be a Pirate

September 19 is coming. For those not in the know, it is the international day of pirate talk. You will need to look, talk and act like a pirate. Whether you are the one who wants to fake pirate or it’s one of your friends it not an impossible thing. By following the below steps, you can convince anyone that Captain Morgan can be resurrected.

For a beginner, you should dress like a pirate. Look for some rags and make them a little wet. If you cannot lay your hands on rags, just wear any clothing that resembles them. You will need a pirate hat and a bandanna to wear on your neck.

The next one will be a bit tricky for those who care about hygiene. You need to smell like a pirate. Put some smelling stuff on you and skip showers whenever you can. Brushing your teeth might also have to go. This will help you produce a foul smell reminiscent of a true pirate.

You also need to develop pirate talk. This is how pirates talk. Now that you look and act like a pirate, it is time to develop the pirate tongue. Memorize and learn to talk the o’ pirates words and phrases. A few ahoys and avast here and there will get you along the right track.

The next thing you will need to gather a crew. All pirates have crews. Your friends will only be more than willing to join you. I am assuming that they are fun guys and they are not afraid of some adventure. With a crew the next thing that comes to your mind should be a ship. Don’t forget the pirate flag as it declares territory. If you are not able to gain access to a real ship, just make do with a toy. Nobody promised you will always find ships for fun and games.

You will need pirate gear and props. For the props, a parrot to stand on your shoulder can do a perfect job. A telescope is also a good acquisition.

The next thing can be dangerous especially if you take it seriously. You can however use fake swords to fight with ‘enemies’ just for the sake of practicing on pillaging and stealing like a pirate. Don’t be too serious though. You don’t want to spoil things with excess violence. Pretense is all about having fun after all.

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How to make a Pirate Costume

Making pirate wear from scratch is not a hard thing. Sure it might not be the best pirate wear to find out there but it doesn’t mean that you can’t use your skills to come up with something impressive. You don’t even have to be great at sewing and you can avoid it altogether if you are not sure about your abilities. You won’t need expensive materials and you can actually make do with stuff that is readily available around the house.

For starters you have to decide whether you want to look like a female pirate or a male one. For some people you might think that it is an easy case of gender and identity, but it goes further than that. The most famous female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read dressed as male. Choose what works for you.

Find a pirate figure or image and use that to construct pirate attire. Some pirates of note include Captain Morgan, The Blackbeard among others. Their mode of dressing will help you in your creativity as you seek to make the coolest wear ever.

To start the designing, choose a loosely fitting T-shirt that gives the impression of sloppiness. You don’t need an expensive shirt or the best material out there. A t-shirt will serve the job perfectly.

Next you need to cut some edges of your t-shirt to make it look like you have been at sea for a long time without a spare change of clothes. You must have seen that rugged pirate look almost everywhere you look. Now using fabric paint go about painting blue stripes into your cloth.

After your t-shirt, you will need to create a pirate top using a shirt. Find a good shirt especially if you are aiming for the top job, a pirate captain. A large bulging shirt will fit the occasion. Considering pirates don’t like all that corporate stuff, the stiff white collar should be the first to go. Replace it with a softer one or a ruffle.

For the pants, choose black. Pants have never made a statement even for pirates of old. Choose simple black trousers and let the other attire make the statement. You can wear a vest that opens up to the front. Make it black or even decorate it with skull and bones, the mark of a pirate.

For the accessories, choose some good ones from the many that are available. To start with make a good pirate hat. Make the correct measurements to ensure that your hat fits perfectly. Choose a piece of paper as a template to help you achieve the shape you are looking for. 

Other accessories that might be of interest to you include a bandana around your neck. Supposing you paint your hat black, it may be a nice idea to make sure your bandana is red for effect.   Just cut a piece of read cloth carefully so that it ties perfectly like it was designed for your neck.

Add a pirate belt and an eye patch. Wear some old boots. Now stand before a mirror and look at the pirate looking back at you!