Whether it is for a holiday like Halloween or Talk Like a Pirate Day, acting like a pirate can be fun and exciting.You need to dress the part, so stock up on scarves and tall boots, and find a few oversized white shirts.Remember to say "me" instead of "my" and "ye" rather than "you" if you want to be a pirate.Oh my, mateys!
Step 1: You should wear a waistcoat.
You are the captain of the pirates if you add a waistcoat to your look.Choose one with brass buttons.These can be found in vintage stores or costume shops.Look online if not.
Step 2: An oversized shirt is what you should choose.
Pick a shirt that is a few sizes larger than you normally would.In any fabric, choose white or beige.You can choose between a blouse or a shirt with ruffles.Tuck it into your pants, let the collar lie flat, and leave the cuffs unbuttoned.
Step 3: Wear black pants.
Any pair of black pants will do, as long as they aren't denim.To achieve the true pirate style, you will want to tuck the pants into your boots.The bottoms of your pants can be cut off for a rugged look.Women can wear pants or a skirt.
Step 4: You should add a vest.
You can wear a red, navy, or black vest over your shirt.It's a perfect fabric for pirates.You can either button the vest or leave the buttons undone.Adding a corset over your shirt is recommended for women.
Step 5: Choose boots that are tall.
Pick a pair of boots that are tall and slip-on.Black or brown is the choice.The boots have a large fold-over flap.Women should choose boots or shoes with buckles.Pirates often go barefoot, so that's an option as well.
Step 6: You should wear a hat.
No pirate is complete without their hat.The tricorne style is three-point.Either choose a simple black hat or go all out with feather details.You can tie a scarf around your head as well.Wear a bandana.
Step 7: There is an eye patch.
Black eye patches are decorated with the jolly roger.If you want to wear an eye patch, switch it from eye to eye every day because it will weaken your eye.
Step 8: You can get a hook or a peg leg.
Pirates have lost limbs in battles.For an authentic pirate look, replace your hand with a fake hook or wooden peg leg.
Step 9: A gravelly voice is used.
If you want to sound like a pirate, add a bit of rasp to your voice.pirates yell at their shipmates and are at sea for long stretches where clean drinking water is hard to come by, so you should aim for a gravelly voice.A bad day!
Step 10: You can either mutter or slur your words.
Pirates are not concerned with pronunciation.Mutter under your breath, saying words like "scallywags" and "lily-livered."
Step 11: You can learn the terminology.
Pirates like to say "keep to the code" and add nautical terms such as "land ahoy," "on the starboard side."Use an app to learn more pirate words.
Step 12: Drop your gs.
Pirates don't worry about pronouncing their words correctly.Change being to "bein," "sailing", "over" and "never" by using a more casual style.
Step 13: Use "be" instead of "am/are".
Pirates are bad with words.Say, instead of "we are sailing", "We be swashbucklin'!"
Step 14: Don't say "you" and " you're."
If you want to sound like a pirate in no time, you need to switch out these simple words."What ye be doin' boy?", "yar gonna miss the ship," and "ye better be ready to walk the plank!" are examples.
Step 15: First-person possessives should be used instead of "me".
Say "me parrot" instead of "take your hands off me".
Step 16: It's a good idea to double up on your words.
Extra adjectives are added to your descriptions because pirates like to exaggerate.Instead of saying a big ship, say a great, grand ship.
Step 17: A scowl and growl.
Pirates are not happy, peppy people.They look mean and nasty, so get a bit cranky to act like a pirate.
Step 18: A lot.
When talking, slam your hands on a table or other surface and gesture with your hand.Pirates are very emotional, so ramp up your attitude a bit.
Step 19: You should get a parrot.
A fake parrot will do.Feed it some cracker on your shoulder.A parrot that talks is your best bet.
Step 20: Carry weapons.
You don't want to get into trouble if you choose fake weapons.Pirates carry a sword and sometimes a pistol.
Step 21: There are hoop earrings.
If you have pierced ears, add one or two hoops to your ears.There are earrings with wooden beads.
Step 22: You should get a telescope.
A pirate needs a telescope to see ships.It's possible to make one out of a cardboard tube.
Step 23: You should walk like a pirate.
You should add a pirate-like swagger to your step.Be assertive and confident at the same time.
Step 24: There is a pirate crew.
Turn some friends into pirates.If you can, get a ship, sail together, make maps, and bury treasure.
Step 25: Drink rum.
Rum is the drink of choice if you are of legal drinking age.Rather than clear liquor, choose a dark, spiced variety.