Coolest Pirate Costume Ideas

A homemade Pirate costume is easy to make and always lots of fun (especially because you get to rummage around your closet for items you'll deny ever having worn…)

If you can't find enough stuff in your closet, try the second-hand shops where any old scarf can become a magnificent Pirate's bandana.

A pirate's costume leaves lots of room for your own creativity, and one of the best ways to get inspired and find more ideas is by looking at ready-made costumes like this AWESOME pirate costume and pirate accessories gallery...

When you're finished piecing together your kid's costume, return to the complete Pirate birthday party theme to get some swashbuckling ideas!

1. Find a pair of old black or striped pants and fringe the edges with scissors.

2. Find a big white, gold or striped blouse and tuck it inside the pants. Add a wide belt with a large buckle and tie a bandana around your Pirate's head and neck (with a knot at the side).

3. Dig through your jewelry box or get some gold costume jewelry (particularly search for a big clip-on gold hoop earring.) Add an eye patch and a pirate's hook.

4. Get some hypoallergenic black face-paint or eyeliner and carefully paint on a mustache and some stubble.

5. To top off the costume, you can find a stuffed bird and fasten it with craft wire to your little Pirate's sleeve.

Making your own pirate costume is lots of fun, so remember to let your creativity go wild and you're sure to come up with the coolest pirate ever! Good Luck Mateys!

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