Pirates are fun to dress up as for both males and females. They range in character from harsh and mean to alluring and sexy. Realistic pirate costumes are fun to put together. Sometimes, you can find great pirate clothes within your own wardrobes. Or, for some extra fun you can rent, buy, or make your own realistic pirate costume.

So, what makes a pirate costume more realistic? Well, it has just as much to do with the clothes and accessories as it does the traditional pirate swagger and personality. So, before you even consider finding your costume, you may want to spend some time thinking about the character. Are you male or female? Do you want the pirate to be mean or just fun? Do they have all their limbs? Do you want to base the pirate character out of any famous pirates, such as Captain Hook or Captain Jack Sparrow?

Once you decide on the personality, you can set out on the task of finding the perfect, most realistic pirate costume. First, check and see what you have in your wardrobe that seems as if a pirate will wear it. If you can find some things, you may want to just purchase the rest of the items. If not, consider if you want to purchase the whole pirate costume, complete with accessories, or rent it.

Making a pirate costume can be easy. Realistic pirate costume patterns are easily available. Check with pattern shops, on the internet, in books, and in fabric stores for a pattern that seems like it suits your vision of the ideal pirate. Then, purchase the materials and get sewing! It may not be a good idea to use this costume as an opportunity to learn to sew. Though some of the patterns may look easy, they still require skill.

If you do opt to dress as a famous pirate, you will probably be better off renting or buying the specific costume. Check with costume shops and even department stores. Pirate costumes such as Captain Jack Sparrow are extremely popular, especially now that the movies have achieved a good amount of popularity.