Being a pirate girl may be for you if you love the look and want to show off your skills.Being a pirate girl can be fun, even if you're not part of the New Pirate culture.If you want to be a pirate, you'll need to get the look, talk and act like one.
Step 1: If you want to be a female pirate or male pirate, you have to make a decision.
In the past, girl pirates had to choose between working on a crew that accepted female pirates or posing as a male.It's up to you what kind of pirate you want to be.There is no wrong answer.Girl pirates wear loose-fitting pirate trousers or long skirts, while boy pirates always wear pants.
Step 2: A boyish look can be achieved by wearing a loose-fitting shirt.
A shirt that's billowy and a size or two too big is a good choice.Your shirt can be either a pullover or a button-down.White and beige are great colors for a pirate outfit.It's possible to top your shirt with a waistcoat or vest.You can wear a scarf around your waist.
Step 3: Put on a corset for a feminine look.
Depending on the design you choose, you can wear your corset or waistcoat alone or with a billowy white shirt.The corsets look great with either pants or a skirt.The corset should be black or red.You can find them at costume shops.
Step 4: capris, harem pants, or long pants are choices.
Black, khaki, and beige pants are great choices.If you wear boots, put your pants in them.You can wear a long skirt with a poofy hem.
Step 5: Either wear boots or go barefoot.
Pirates went barefoot because it made it easier to climb the rigging.Black or brown boots are the best choice if you want to wear shoes.There is a foldover flap at the top of the boots.Don't wear boots that are new.A pirate's boots are old and rough.
Step 6: You should keep your hair messy or braids.
There are two great looks for pirate girls.You can braid a few sections of your hair.Your hair should be as natural as possible.Adding hair jewelry can include beads, charms, and colored thread.
Step 7: Wrap a scarf or bandana around your head.
Bandanas are great for controlling your pirate hair style.The most popular pirate bandana colors are red and black.You can choose one with a skull and crossbones print.
Step 8: Top it all off with a hat.
Your look will include a pirate hat with 3 points and a large brim.You could adorn the hat with ribbons, patches, or feathers.At most costume stores and online, you can find 3-pointed hats.
Step 9: Add gold jewelry and an eye patch.
The gold jewelry looks like pirate loot.It's fun to make jewelry out of coins or circle charms.It is possible to wear gold hoop earrings in one or both ears.Eye patches are a typical pirate accessory, but don't wear them often as it will weaken your eye.If you don't have pierced ears, wear clip-on earrings.Black eye patches can be found at a costume store.You might want to carry a fake weapon.Pirates used to carry weapons, such as a cutlass and a flintlock pistol.Don't carry a real weapon.In costume shops, you can find fake weapons.
Step 10: You should apply your makeup messy.
Pirates used to have less makeup and tools than we do today.Makeup would have been applied with hands or tools.Makeup is a great complement to the pirate look.Rub color on your eyes and cheeks, make your eyebrows darker, and coat your lips in a dark lipstick.Earth tones are best for your eyes and cheeks.Think about how Jack Sparrow's makeup looks in the movies.
Step 11: Speak softly in a raspy voice.
You need to be intimidating if you want to talk like a pirate.The high seas are dangerous.Pirates growl when they talk, so use a gravely voice.As you speak, try lifting one side of your mouth.Say "Argh" to practice.
Step 12: You can learn pirate lingo.
Pirates have their own way of speaking.Use pirate jargon instead of modern jargon.Words to use include: Ahoy, hello, stop, Booty, treasure, fellow pirate, Doubloons, pieces of gold, Grog, drink, Jolly Roger, skull and crossbones, land folk, and cowardly matey.
Step 13: Don't say the letters "g" and "v"
Pirates don't care about good spelling.In words like "ever" or "never," drop the "v" to make it "e'er"
Step 14: Use "me" instead of "my"
Pirates are possessive of their loot, so you need to know how to tell someone when they're messing with it."Get yer hands off me loot" or "Me hat be dirty" are examples of what you should say when talking about something you own.
Step 15: Say something along the lines of "ye" and "yer".
Pirates say "ye" and "yer" instead of "you" or "your."
Step 16: The words "am" and "are" should be replaced with the word "be".
Pirates don't care about rules when it comes to language.Don't say "am" or "are" when you need to.Say, "We be pirates," and "Where be yer treasure?"
Step 17: You own the place.
You should be bold because pirates are arrogant.Don't back down when something is difficult.To everyone, tell them that you are strong and capable.Show that you're independent and confident.When working in a group, volunteer to be the leader, work toward a challenging goal that's important to you, and try again after you've failed at something.
Step 18: Body language and facial expression can be intimidating.
Show everyone that you're a tough cookie, because pirates needed to be intimidating on the high seas.Stand up for yourself.Practice staring and scowling in the mirror.When you need to show someone you're tough, keep your body open and clench your fists.Tell someone to keep their thoughts to themselves when they insult or love you."Your insults say more about you than they do about me," you could say.
Step 19: Accept anyone who wants to join your crew.
The majority of pirates were elected by popular vote, with the exception of a few.They accepted anyone into their ranks, even if they were a former sailor, a criminal, or a slave.You should be open to people who are different from you.Don't shut people out of the pirate ranks just because they are different from you.
Step 20: There is a rebellion against the status quo.
Pirates were seen as social reformers who were confronting the people in charge of a broken society.Become part of the movement if you support a rebel cause.If you're passionate about something, organize a peaceful protest.A site that publishes content that shares your views is a good place to start a blog.Asking why is a better way to question authority.Expect them to respect you back.You could ask, "Could you tell me why I can't carry my backpack in here?"
Step 21: A lot when you speak.
It was hard to communicate when pirates were on the high seas.Body language was needed to convey what they were trying to say.If you want to gesturing more than you normally would, exaggerate your movements.Don't hold back on your gestures, they're bigger than life.Don't raise your arms.Keep them wide and move them as you talk.You can watch how you move by talking in the mirror.To add to what you have to say, wave your arms around and use your hands.If you want to increase your gestures, you can film yourself to see how much you are gesturing.
Step 22: The life of a pirate is detailed in this article.
You can get more ideas about how to live a pirate life by reading books, magazines, and websites.You can read about pirate culture in publications like Mutiny Magazine.You can find websites and social media pages of people who are part of the pirate culture.
Step 23: You can find a crew that shares your love of pirate culture.
Look for friends who enjoy pirate culture.This will allow you to have more fun with your new look and immerse yourself in the culture.It is possible for your crew to go out together.It's not hard to find friends who share your interests.Look for groups that meet near you on social media.It's possible to start one yourself.Look for pirate orders that are part of the culture.
Step 24: There are pirate hobbies that you can engage in.
Pirates are known for their behavior.You can still enjoy hobbies that are related to your pirate persona even though you want to tone them down.Try fencing.You can learn how to play dice.Pick locks, but don't steal from people.You can attend events with your friends.
Step 25: Whether it's a real or fake parrot, you should get one.
Real parrots are more difficult to take care of than fake ones.A fake parrot is cheaper and easier to maintain than a real one.There is a way to find a fake parrot.Real parrots are expensive, live long lives, and require a lot of time and attention.You can teach a parrot to talk if you have a real one.Birds are very demanding pets.
Step 26: Do you want to build a pirate hangout?
If you want to create a pirate hangout, consider that most pirate girls don't have a real pirate ship.Pirates used to have a land-based hangout that they could retreat to when they weren't sailing high seas.The crew would usually start out as a cave or make-shift shack and eventually become a small city.A pirate hangout could be in your room, a place in nature, or a tree house.You and your friends may be able to arrange a public hangout if you're older.You can make a pirate hangout if you own a boat or ship.It's important to fly the Jolly Roger.
Step 27: If you're old enough, you should drink rum.
If you're of legal drinking age, choose a brew that has rum in it.You can drink it from a bottle or mug.