This is an easy to put together DIY female pirate costume that uses some staple wardrobe pieces. This isn’t just for Halloween (or Talk Like a Pirate Day) though. You’ll be able to wear most of the costume again throughout the year since it incorporates an LBD, boots and a belt you may already own.
Looking for more costume ideas? See my tutorial for an easy DIY Fairy Costume.
You need:
- 1 black dress with puffy sleeves (such as the empire waisted one from NY & Company that I am wearing here)
- 1 black corset belt
- 1 pair knee-high black boots
- Pirate hat
- Fake sword (uh, yes, it needs to be a fake)
Optional:
- pirate flask
- eye patch
- hoop earrings/earring
Hair and Make-Up:
- Messy, wild hair is needed for this female pirate costume. I dried mine with a diffuser and sprayed it with David Babaii for Wildaid Bohemian Beach Spray.
- Dark eye make-up, such as black eyeliner lining both upper and lower lids. Black mascara.
Kate
Monday 12th of October 2015
I thought I had a pretty good "costume bag"of items that can be thrown together for a quick costume, but I don't have any of these items! And you're right, they all could be used for non-costume purposes, so I should invest.