pirate garb questions

[Little Villian]

well, first off I ave been asked to join wif some o me friends to do reinactments at me local ren faire. Problem is, all I got is me capn Jack outfit, and I need somthin original. I aven't a clue as where to start, or how many different outfits to acquire. I was also wonderin, how many of you pirate folk actually wear ye nautical gear around town, not just at faires? Any elp', suggestions, well.. anythin be greatly appreciated

[El Pirata]

Here are a few links of some of the likes you might be wantin. Remember this, as a basic rule of thumb, foot wear, pants and a shirt will do wonders. They can be purchased quite cheap. The other little knick knacks can be bought piece by piece.

http://www.scaboots.com/Merchant2/merchant...Category_Code=1

http://www.renstore.com/cgi-bin/renstore.storefront

http://carlislesonline.com/productsframe.html

http://www.mountaintoptradingco.com/index2.htm

http://www.jastown.com/pewter/bf-758.htm

http://www.smoke-fire.com/

http://www.lovethosegifts.com/level.itml/icOid/5129

http://www.pirateweapons.com/

[El Pirata]

Pants

http://www.jastown.com/mens18/sp-128.htm

[El Pirata]

http://www.jastown.com/mens18/dt-107.htm

[El Pirata]

http://www.jastown.com/mens18/dt-107.htm

[RyannMacGregor]

geez...i think one post is enough..but we'll look anyway

good to see someone else is having a computer hiccup of a day, also.

Li'l....don't be afraid to visit a fabric shop or two if ye be handy with a needle, or know someone who is.

[El Pirata]

Sorry, I was just posting as I was seeing them.

[Stynky Tudor]

Arr, if you been asked to be pirate for a specific type faire, say Renaissance fer instance, then you be stuck in a bit of a time frame there. . . So some of the usually thought of “Golden Age of Piracy” stuff not necessarily apply. Though there be plenty of cross over, baggy sea shirts, pants made of sail cloth, sashes and ropes used as belt, bare feet, sandals, boots and of course the more tailored clothes were signs of class and status, even on a pirate ship. There be enough differences that you should make sure do a bit of research and make sure what time zone you be in and dressing fer.

For instance, you might wear a head scarf but not a tricorne hat, a doublet but not a waistcoat. And unless you were a Corsair, your blade would likely have been a rapier and yar firearm, if any at all would have been a matchlock or wheellock.

Personally as fer wearing me garb out and around on non-events, I guess I would be one of those fake pirate wussy types. Though I wear pirate garb every chance I get, faires, festivals, around the house, when I’m working, at the computer, on the message board, washing dishes and sometimes I’ll even brave the out side for and storm the mailbox to plunder what's inside. But I’m not real likely to make a run a out to the store for me container of soy milk while in garb unless it’s just happens to be on me way to the faire, event or other pirate happening.

Oh, and here be a couple of slim reads that should be right up your time period of interest. And though I can only really speak for the Elizabethan Sea Dogs book, the illustrations are great for the imagination and sparking ideas for costume.

Osprey Military

http://www.ospreypublishing.com/

Elizabethan Sea Dogs 1560–1605

http://www.ospreypublishing.com/title_deta...e=S0153&ser=ELI

The Armada Campaign 1588

http://www.ospreypublishing.com/title_deta...~ser=CAM~per=15

[PirateQueen]

Here's the advice we give newbies who join the Port Royal Privateers:

Costuming Advice

Start basic, do some research, and you're on your way.

As to whether I wear any of my garb anywhere else? Yes, I've got some buccaneer style shirts that lace up at the neck and wrists, and I wear 'em on ordinary days. They're very comfortable, look good tucked into jeans or not. I get lots of compliments on them too!