| Homemade Halloween costumes can be a lot of fun, | | | | even more authentic look, scuff the fabric using sand |
| sometimes even more fun than one which was | | | | paper, and stain randomly using a teabag. |
| bought at a large department store. Adult pirate | | | | A leather vest: This may be another bargain store find, |
| costumes may seem like they would be hard to make | | | | but should not be too hard to purchase. A leather vest |
| from scratch, but the truth is they are one of the | | | | which is in good shape may be too expensive, try to |
| easiest costumes to make. And they can often be | | | | find one which is obviously torn or is made from faux |
| made from the old clothes you already have in your | | | | leather. The imperfections will merely add to your |
| closet or clothing you can find at your local discount | | | | pirate costume's authenticity. |
| clothing store! | | | | A bandanna: Every adult pirate costume should include |
| Here are a few tips and tricks you can use to make | | | | a bandanna or scarf to tie either around the head or |
| your own adult pirate costumes; | | | | waist. Pirates often used these brightly colored strips |
| The puffy pirate shirt: This may not seem like an | | | | of cloth to show allegiance to their outlawed gang or |
| everyday piece of clothing, but the truth is there was a | | | | sailing crew, if you are unable to find a scarf or |
| time when the peasant top was quite popular. | | | | bandanna simply cut the bottom portion from an old |
| Although you may have trouble finding this essential | | | | shirt of skirt. |
| garment in your own closet, you will have no trouble | | | | Swashbuckling boots: And finally, all adult pirate |
| scouring one from a discount clothing store or donation | | | | costumes should include a pair of worn-out, ruined and |
| shop. Oversized womens blouses work best and if the | | | | tattered boots. Don't worry too much about your |
| sleeves seem too flat consider rolling up the cuffs and | | | | boots being authentic, rubber rain boots or even an old |
| tying it around your forearm with a piece of leather | | | | pair of Doc Martins will work. |
| trim or twin. | | | | Dressing up like a pirate can be a lot of fun, especially |
| The classic pirate pants: This is probably the easiest | | | | when it involves hunting for the perfect costume |
| part of a homemade pirate costume. All you'll need is a | | | | pieces. If you're considering purchasing an adult pirate |
| pair of pants which you don't wear anymore and a | | | | costume this Halloween, have a long look in your closet |
| pair of scissors. Simply cut the pants off just below | | | | first. You may have all you need to transform into |
| the knee and cut strips into the legs vertically. For an | | | | Black Beard at your fingertips! |