Mi’lord Pirates...
Hats: Tri-corner hats, knit caps called Monmouth Caps, or a
Cavalier Hat can all be used. A bandana would be worn to
keep the sweat out of a seaman’s eyes.
Shirts: A poet shirt works good or any sort of long sleeved
white shirt with impressive cuffs if you want to look high class.
If you are a rougher type of sea dog just opt out of the shirt
and wear a vest.
Pants: Get some trews! These are long pants on the baggy
side with no pockets or fly. Or go for the breeches, pants that
are slightly puffy that button just below the knee.
Coats & Vests: The festival takes place in October so it may
be cool enough outside to comfortably wear one of these. The
waist coat is basically a long vest and the traditional pirate
coat was only worn by the captain.
Boots: Knee high boots, or fold over boots at the knee called
Bucket Boots.
Mi’lady Pirates...
Hats & Stuff: Tri-corner Hat, Cavalier hat, or Mop Cap,
Bandanas and sashes.
Shirts & Tops: Chemise: A blouse like a poet shirt (not off the
shoulder) with blossomy sleeves.
Bodice: a front closing corset with shoulder straps.
Corset: back lacing, tight fitting, over the bust cut with metal
boning. Under bust/waist cincher: similar to a corset but cuts
in under the bust line.
Pants & Skirts: If you don’t want to wear a skirt, wear some
harem pants. I’m a fan of the skirts. You can go short or long
but make sure it is full and kind of swirly or you can go with
the gathered and draped look. Either one is pretty cute.
Shoes & Boots: High heeled boots look awesome but they
aren’t very comfortable after a couple hours. You should go
with a flat boot or some with a low heel. Rope sandals and
even flip flops are also a good option.
Dressin’ Like
A Pirate
by: Scurvy McGillywhiskers
Yarrrr... Our 15th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest
be fast approachin’! Takin’ place October 10th -
13th, 2019 ye gunna be wantin’ to attend if a wee
high seven seas fantasy be ye cup ‘o rum. Thar
be always activities fer th’ lads, great music, a
parade, fireworks, ‘n so much more. One thin’
that can be a wee intimidatin’ if ye want to go full
pirate, be what exactly ye wear. I decided to put
together a wee list to help ye folks out.
Here be some more tips if ye want to look like
an authentic pirate. Pirates be known fer mixmatched
colors, textures, ‘n types. Th’ typical rule
‘o thumb be 2 colors ‘n 3 textures, or 3 colors
‘n 2 textures. Colors that be acceptable: Earth
tone colors, Black, Brown. Colors ye might avoid?
Neon Colors (they really didn’t have neon in th’
day!!) th’ pink color be Carnation, thar be no hot
pink, magenta or any other darker pink tones.
Purple ‘n violet be used but only sparin’ly. Purple
be extra rare ‘n extra expensive color.
Hope ‘ tis helps!
See ye at th’ Festival!
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