color Fabrics used:īrocades, Jacquards, cotton, cotton velvet, Courderoy, canvas, silk, wool Purple was still very rare and VERY expensive. Purple and violet was used but only sparingly. The pink color that was used was called Carnation, they didn’t have hot pink, magenta or any other darker pink tones.

The typical rule of thumb is 2 colors and 3 textures, or 3 colors and 2 textures.Ĭolors That are Acceptable: Earth tone colors, Black, BrownĬolors you might avoid? Neon Colors (they really didn’t have neon in the day!!) Pirates were known for mix-matched colors, textures, and types. Knee high boots, or slightly over the knee, NO HEELS Additional:Ī cloak is great for keeping warm Guide lines for being dressed like a pirate Bloomers: poofy pants that end just below the knee with lacy trimĬhinese shoes with one buckle called Coolies, or Irish Step Style shoes Harem Pants: traditional belly dance poofy pants. Under bust/ waist cincher: similar to a corset but cuts in under the bust line Head Coverings: Tri-corner Hat, Cavalier hat, or Mop Cap, Bandana’s and sashesĬhemise: A blouse like a poet shirt (not off the shoulder) with blossomy sleevesĬorsetry: Stays are the actual name for corsetsīodice: a front closing corset with shoulder strapsĬorset: back lacing, tight fitting, over the bust cut with metal boning.

Talk like a pirate day song