Pirate Fancy Dress

Men can decide between the traditional pantomime Captain Hook style, complete with hook hand of course, or the trendier Captain Jack Sparrow style of slightly camp pirate. For women the idea of the sexy pirate adds a new dimension and there are plenty of pirate fancy dress costumes with a risque flavour. If you'd rather be less provocative then the addition of a gypsy style skirt and head scarf or three cornered had still gives the look whilst being more 'family friendly'.

Get creative and try a different style rather than sticking with the traditional look. If you begin with baggy style clothes in bright red, purple, black or white then add boots and belt with large buckles you're well on the way to a good pirate style. Add an eye patch, a bandana, maybe large ear-rings and of course the traditional hat or head scarf and the look is complete.

Although it's kind of traditional, I wouldn't recommend the peg leg. It can get pretty uncomfortable and it's not that good for dancing the night away.

Pirate fancy dress costumes offer great scope for accessories. You can add a parrot on the shoulder (I wouldn't recommend a real one though), a swash buckling sword or pistol (be careful if you take this on the bus to the party!) and the odd item of treasure in the pockets all for extra fun.

Apart from dressing as a pirate 'though you may like to talk the talk. A spot of "AAARR Jim Lad", "Yo ho ho" and greeting others with "Ahoy matey" is a good start. There's plenty of other traditional pirate lingo I'm sure you'll know only too well. Of course you'll need to adopt a piratical air too. A bit of friendly arrogance, a swagger in the walk and a voice that's just a little too loud to be polite would all mix in to the pot.

As the theme is so popular there are plenty of ready made pirate fancy dress costumes to be bought online at very small cost. Just make it loud and over the top and you'll be sure to be a hit at any fancy dress party.