Turning into a female pirate is a great Halloween costume idea. Pirate costumes are originally for boys, but are cuter when worn by girls. The good thing here is that you can be a pirate wench or a captain. Both costumes can make you look sexy.
How to become a pirate wench
If you want to be a pirate wench, you’ll need the following for your pirate costume: a low-cut white top with long puffed sleeves, a colored bodice, a miniskirt or long, flowing skirt, and a scarf. Wear a bra that can be tied in the front. It should be low enough that the top can be seen through it.
Mini or maxi skirts will work, just make sure if you wear maxi skirts that they have long slits on the sides. The scarf is tied around the head. Pair it with a pair of knee-high or taller boots. You would have to use a very dark eyeliner to complete the look.
How to become a captain
Another great female pirate costume is to dress up as a captain. This is ideal for women with a strong personality. The look should be dominant and take charge. Now, first of all, you would need a captain’s hat. Wear a feathered cocked hat to make it look more feminine.
Now the outfit is made up of skinny black pants or leggings, whichever you have, tucked into tall black boots. You will need a top blouse with a higher neckline and lace jabot. You will also need a brocade jacket or pirate coat. It should have a large cuff and a wide label with buttons.
Must have pirate accessories
• The captain’s hat
The hat plays an important role for a pirate costume. It’s so significant that you can just look at the hat and know you’re dealing with a pirate here. A cocked hat is very distinctive and is widely available in specialty stores. Going for the captain costume without a hat is a big mistake.
• Scarf
If you opt for a pirate costume, wear a scarf tied around your head to complete the costume. The second scarf goes to the waist, you need a relatively long scarf for this because it should cover the sides of the legs.
• Jewelry
How can you call yourself a pirate without flashy jewelry from your captured treasure chest? A pirate costume should be complemented with gold jewelry. You can wear gold bracelets and large earrings.
• The pirate look
Take a black colored eyeliner first, and then thicken the application. You may also want to wear an eyepatch and wear a gold tooth if possible. Adding a hook or sword will make this pirate costume more realistic.