At one time, many pirate ships roamed the seas and oceans of our planet. The names of their captains, in connection with certain events, are included in the annals of the history of different states. Blackbeard and One-Legged Joe, Simon Dancer and Balthazar Cossa. In our time, the most popular pirates (thanks to the excellent film adaptation by Gore Verbinski and the acting of Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley) have become Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Captain Barbosa and even the beautiful Elizabeth Swann.
Agree, there is plenty to choose from! Recently, a list with photos of the most famous pirates of past centuries was published. It included 100 of the most extraordinary corsairs and filibusters who plied the seas under black sails from ancient times to the present day. Look for a role model who is close in character to you personally! And I will try to describe for you the maximum possible options costumes in detail!
PIRATE PARTY COSTUMES
IDEAS FOR MEN
Costume and image of Jack Sparrow
The charismatic on-screen captain of the Black Pearl was distinguished unusual suit. The modest colors (brown, blue, gray) of the main dress (trousers, vest, shirt) were complemented by many small details (beads, rings, weapon belt, compass and belt).
When assembling a suit at home, you should take care to find white shirt with free sleeve made of natural fabric(cotton or linen), long vest with buttons, classic pants and, of course, the famous pirate cocked hat. As for the camisole, you can skip it in the Sparrow costume, replacing it with a wide bright belt over the vest. And further. Don't forget high boots and a saber for Jack!
In order for the image of Jack Sparrow (in your performance) to be recognizable, you need to take care of appropriate makeup, hairstyle and beard. The movie hero Johnny Depp wore long black hair (decorated with baubles), a mustache and a funny beard braided into two thin braids. Jack had hoop earrings in his ears and a red bandana on his head (under the cocked hat). A characteristic feature is the eyes, highlighted with a bright black pencil (in those days - soot). Remember to recreate these details, and you can safely proclaim: “I am Jack Sparrow! Capt. Jack Sparrow! At your service, madam...”
Will Turner costume
No less brave, noble and worthy female love a master gunsmith, the son of a once famous pirate and a pirate himself later - Will Turner - also deserves to become a role model.
His costume is almost identical (in fundamental details) to Jack's. The same linen shirt with loose-fitting sleeves (albeit cherry color), leather Vest, tight dark trousers, a wide belt and high boots. It's just that Bloom's hero looks more well-groomed: a short beard, a neatly trimmed mustache, a perfectly fitting suit. Take this feature into account when planning to transform into Turner for the pirate party!
Captain Blackbeard Costume
This brave conqueror of the Far Shores, who chose black with a “Jolly Roger” smile for his flag, is also a worthy image to reincarnate in honor of your holiday. Strong, cruel, principled, following the pirate laws, the sea wolf - Captain Blackbeard - is exactly what strong-willed men need!
The peculiarity of Blackbeard's costume is the predominance of black color. Black, long coat, black trousers and boots, black cocked hat. You can even choose a black shirt (however, you can choose silk instead of linen, it will be more beautiful).
And, of course, a beard. Take care of a luxurious black beard for the captain. After all, this is its most important distinguishing feature!
Costume of Davy Jones (captain of the Flying Dutchman)
A serious and even a little scary image from “Pirates”. Captain Jones carried a curse on himself in the film, which is probably why he looked so stunning.
As for his costume, the main distinguishing feature of this famous bloody pirate is his face, reminiscent of octopus tentacles. You are unlikely to be able to do something like this yourself, so look for a mask in specialized stores that deal with theatrical props and fancy dress costumes. Everything else from Jones (pants, vest) is made of thin black leather, the shirt is linen or knitwear.
An interesting feature of the costume is the fishing net. Make it a cape for your captain and you will look very stylish at the party!
However, making such costumes will be as easy as shelling pears!
Sea corsair costume
A simple, and at the same time, very masculine image that can be created quickly from scraps modern materials. Basic details: black trousers (even faded dark jeans will fit well into the look), high boots with laces, a long black shirt with ties on the chest and a wide leather belt, a black bandana (you can make it from a square of black, red plain fabric, or with fabric decorated with pirate stripes and skulls).
A special feature of the sea corsair's costume is wide leather armlets, which are worn over the sleeves of the shirt and pistols.
All these costumes will help you look special, unique and very “pirate-like” at the holiday. But what to do if the invitation to the party fell into your hands too late, or if you somehow (until the very last moment) did not take into account the issue of the dress code? The main thing is not to get upset! After all, you can make a pirate costume using a quick fix from improvised means!
Quick pirate costume
To create a costume you will need: half an hour of time, a pair of dark, old faded jeans, a striped T-shirt (under a vest), a bright medium-width scarf, black cardboard, fishing elastic, a bandana and a toy parrot.
Have you collected everything? And now - let's start creating a pirate image!
Take old jeans and make holes in the knees, legs, and other places. Paint them with black paint (you can even paint skulls and bones; whatever your artistic talent allows for has the right to be on your jeans).
An old stretched striped T-shirt will receive new life in the form of a pirate costume! Take scissors and make a fringe along the edges of the T-shirt, cutting the bottom into strips approximately equal in width. Tie some of the strips into knots (every other one to create something like a net).
Make a black eye patch from cardboard and fishing elastic. Decorate it with a skull and crossbones.
Draw a mustache and beard on your face with a black felt-tip pen. With black cosmetic pencil draw large shadows around the eyes. You can also (if you liked your own art) go further by drawing a scar or blood with a red marker.
Put on the entire suit and tie a scarf-belt around your waist. Tie a bandana, red or black, around your head.
Attach with a safety pin to the shoulder of the toy parrot.
Turn around in the mirror: are you happy with yourself? Then hurry up to the party! Time is running out before the departure of the Black Pearl!
IDEAS FOR WOMEN
In principle, according to pirate laws, women had nothing to do on board the ship. The sea wolves believed that this was unfortunately a pestilence of the sailors and, in general, the wreck of the ship itself. But in “Pirates of the Caribbean” there was a charming woman on board - Elizabeth Swann (remember, the great love of first Turner, and then Sparrow himself?). A mysterious lady with hot blood and a thirst for adventure... You already want to transform into her image and feel the admiring glances of the two most desirable men your holiday - Sparrow and Turner? No problem! The costumes of Elizabeth and other equally shocking characters are already ready for you!
The main details of the costume are a blouse (in the style of the medieval Renaissance), wide skirt, corset and hat.
In the Middle Ages blouses They were usually sewn long, loosely cut, made of white cotton, with wavy sleeves. Such a blouse was tied at the neck with a cord, which was very convenient (after all, with the help of such a tie you could quickly give yourself the appearance of puritanical innocence, or coquettishly expose your shoulder). Although now (remember that we are only imitating that era, we are playing in it!) a girl who wants to transform into Miss Elizabeth can wear both a silk and lace white blouse with loose sleeves of an interesting cut.
Corset, beautifully emphasizing the waist and chest, was a mandatory attribute of a girl’s outfit during the “Pirates of the Caribbean” era. But remember, such corsets were tightly tightened with whalebone, and it was extremely difficult for girls to breathe in them. In our time, we think, we should not go to extremes and succumb to such severe inconveniences. You can simply imitate a real corset by tying it under the bust with a bright ribbon.
Skirts girls in those days wore long, curvy and mostly loose-fitting ones. We advise you to choose a dark, solid color for the skirt: black, maroon, brown, rich green. You can take any material: from wool to cotton. But hems made of velor and velvet will look best (these fabrics most closely match the era).
Elizabeth Swann Costume Accessories
Large hat with veil, or a small felt cocked hat (hair decoration) - it's up to you. But the hat is an essential part of Elizabeth Swann's costume, so don't ignore it. This is the kind of headdress that will add femininity and charm to the costume!
Medallion - pirate coin. Remember how a ghost ship appeared in the first episode of Pirates? He was called by the mysterious medallion that hung around Elizabeth's neck. When recreating this young lady’s costume, don’t forget to highlight your own cute neck with such an original decoration!
Lady ship captain costume
Do you remember the “beauty” girl from whom Jack Sparrow once took away the ship, and then took her to his team on the “Pearl”? This means that God himself ordered you to steer the ship! Just to do this you need to choose a suit that matches the role!
The captain's outfit for girls consists of long skirt with uneven edges, or dark leggings tucked into high black boots, a white blouse, a corset (or a brocade jacket with copper buttons over a blouse with a lace frill).
Costume of a port wench "ship's maid"
Yes, there were some! Officially, their duties included cleaning the captain's cabin when the ship entered the port city. Of course, the “maids” did more than just cleaning... Do you want to try on this ambiguous image? Try making a stylized outfit!
The main details of the costume: a blouse with a revealing, deep neckline and long, puffy sleeves, a bodice in a contrasting color to the blouse, a short fluffy skirt (or a long one with a high slit on the side). Plus, a hat and a pair of high boots will complete your flamboyant look!
Costume of Tia Dalma (fortune teller)
Tia Dalma is another charismatic and controversial character in Pirates. She predicts fate, helps answer questions hidden deep in the soul, prepares potions and potions (including love spells).
Her costume is simple and not too revealing. It consists of a sundress middle length with a deep neckline on the chest, blouses, belts and bandanas.
Besides costumes, a few more words need to be said about pirate weapons. After all, all historians are unanimous in their opinion: corsairs, filibusters, pirates were armed to the teeth in all centuries. So - pirate props!
PROPS FOR A PIRATE PARTY
When preparing a party in a pirate style, it is imperative to take care of edged weapons: swords, sabers, epees, knives and dirks for your guests. Because entertainment suggests a real pirate battle; the guests must have something to “fight”. It is natural that not all of them, when dressing up for your party, will remember such a mandatory attribute as a weapon.
I advise you to buy plastic “edged weapons” (the easiest way is in a toy store) or even use rubber inflatable swords.
As for firearms - pistols and cannons - you can take fake models and the same toy plastic.
One of the most rewarding holiday themes is the pirate party! Even the merest imagination will run wild here! Why grateful? Because anyone can be a pirate! Boys and girls, fathers and mothers, even grandfather will make a wonderful sea wolf and grandmother will gladly take on the role of the filibuster’s girlfriend!
In this article we will take a closer look at the costumes for such a themed holiday.
1. Pirates, their girlfriends and future sea robbers
Option 1. Lots of little guests.
Small children, for the most part, do not like to change clothes. In this case, it is better to hang suits on hangers. This way, mothers will quickly assess the size and help you dress their children. The procedure will take place without crying and quickly. Everything should be soft and spacious. You can limit yourself to colored bandanas and striped capes. Makeup can be used, but very sparingly, since you will have to endure subsequent washing.
Option 2. Age 4-7 years.
Children 4-7 years old change clothes painlessly and do it with pleasure. But they won’t wear anything - they want to please themselves. The “magic chest” will help us here. We put different costumes in it for pirate party. These are vests, vests, skirts, shorts, hats, bandanas, eye patches. You can put jewelry here: bracelets, rings, clips. We remind children that pirates wear what they stole, and children will figure out how to divide the “loot” themselves. The main thing is that the presenter monitors the process, promptly providing “interesting things” to those who did not get what they wanted, in order to stop quarrels.
Option 3. 10-12 years.
This will be a little more difficult - children don’t want to be funny. The "magic chest" can work here too. A group of well-known guys will get dressed without any problems. The organizer of the holiday will have to work hard on the motley company. The dressing itself can be thought of as a competition. The contents of the chest can be changed, especially if it home party. We leave jewelry, hats and headbands, add scarves, unnecessary T-shirts and... scissors, self-adhesive film, felt-tip pens. And create pirate costume with your own hands! You can do anything: cut, shred, put patches from film (it’s good if they are already ready and really look like patches), draw on clothes. For children of this age, makeup is appropriate. They will be happy to let you draw a mustache, beard, and black eye, and they won’t have any problems with washing their face later.
Option 4. Teenagers.
A positive group of teenagers will easily dress up in the suggested costumes. You can ask guests to come in vests, stating this in the invitation as a dress code (but you will need to have a couple in stock). And in addition to vests, we use hats, all kinds of headbands, belts and jewelry. And beards - the children have grown up!
Option 5. Adults.
If you can’t buy or rent an outfit, “Crazy Hands” will come to the rescue. What are we going to make? It's a pirate party! Do you remember the costumes of sea robbers from the films? Let's start with the shirt.
White shirt with wide sleeves you will have to sew, to complement it with a frock coat or vest. The vest can be anything: long or short. Pants will cause the least trouble. Anything that isn't jeans is fine. A neckerchief, rings, baubles, huge earrings and belts are welcome! It's good if you can find suitable boots or their imitation. And don’t forget to arm yourself, even if you have a musket, saber or hook in your hands. Entertainers can complement the outfit with a crutch, but it is only good for a photo shoot. There are many costume options. A vest can replace a shirt. Boots - striped knee socks and boots with homemade buckles. We'll talk about hats later.
In the photo above you can see an approximate “sea wolf” costume.
His girlfriend might be dressed the same way, but...she’s a woman, which means it’s not that simple. We can leave the vest, or we can replace it with a flirty blouse with open shoulders or a shirt with a knot under the chest, complement it with a corset, change the pants to a skirt, put on comfortable shoes(brave people can wear heels, but pirates have a wild holiday and you need to remember this). The final touch is to decorate ourselves with “gold and diamonds.” This is how the female corsair's girlfriend costume is born. 
Now to the hats. Here we choose from a cocked hat, a hat with a feather, a bandana, and various headbands. You can try a combination of several items or completely change your appearance with a wig. The main thing is not to be afraid of seeming ridiculous.
2. From theory to practice or everything that cannot be bought can be made
Making a hat. 
By enlarging the pattern and printing it on a color printer, we get a magnificent pirate hat.
You can do the same with an eye patch, but it is better to make it from leather or other fabric material. It will be more comfortable for you to wear. You can decorate the eyecup with an applique of self-adhesive film or glue a picture with double-sided tape. 
Your guests will definitely love these preparations for a photo shoot. 
They are sold as a themed set in the store, but they are easy to make yourself from paper, felt, and kebab sticks.
If you really want to have a costume, but you don’t have enough time, imagination or direct hands, buy a ready-made outfit online or rent it at a local theater.
Don't forget that a costume is the first and very important step in creating a festive mood, providing fun memories and cool photos!
3. Dressing the room
The pirate stole what he put on! Therefore, everything should be bright and catchy. But since we are not cooking, it is better to choose a real pirate color scheme. We will have red, black and white colors. They will be diluted with blue and yellow. 
How will we decorate the room where the holiday will take place? Flags would be appropriate here - we are on a ship. They can be with pirate symbols, with sea creatures or with congratulations. Red and black or red and white balloon garlands look great! Even if there is not much space, add nautical attributes: a steering wheel (on the wall), masts (wall bars), etc., and if space allows, you can also put up a model of a ship (made of balloons or cardboard), guests will be happy to take pictures here . 
4. Decorate the table
Next is the suit for the table. While preparing a pirate party for my son, I went through a bunch of options, made a hodgepodge of what I saw, and settled on this. The table was covered with a black tablecloth, next to each guest was a bright red napkin with a pirate mark on it and a stand for paper napkins. 
The far edge of the table was decorated with a fishing net, a box with shiny decorations, and a model of a sailboat. The installation attracted attention and was truly a table decoration. Further optional: “Rum” stickers on bottles, boxes with a surprise for each guest and other little things. It all depends on the age and interests of those celebrating. 
On New Year's parties girls are most often dressed in the image of the Snow Maiden, Snowflake or Zimushka-Winter. Autumn Ball passes in or Princess. Growing up, girls dream of being more daring and revealing outfits for various celebrations. In this article, you will learn how to make one of those expressive and memorable costumes that will decorate any carnival party - the pirate costume.
Remember: in order to do anything yourself carnival costume, including a pirate outfit, you don’t necessarily need to be able to sew well. The main thing is to have imagination, everything else will follow.
What do you need to make a bright and memorable pirate costume? First, you need to look through your entire wardrobe: any interesting details can become accessories that will make your outfit stand out from others. There are several basic pirate looks that any girl can create with her own hands. Depending on the clothes you have, you will create the look you like.
Pirate costume with vest
If you have a vest lying around (as a memory of a vacation on the Black Sea last summer or as an inheritance from your sailor dad), it's time to use it for creative purposes! It should be elongated, slightly covering the hips. The bottom can be cut with scissors (toothed or even strips). You can put a wide belt on top or tie a narrow piece of fabric around your waist. If the vest is wide on you, you can use two belts - one put under the chest, the other just below the waist.
For this costume you need more tight pants or leggings. Any color can be used, but preferred dark colors: black, dark grey, purple, blue. The trousers can have patterns, the main thing is that they match the pirate look.
You can use a skirt instead of trousers - the suit will become more revealing and daring. The skirt should be either short, fluffy (with several linings) or a half-sun cut. The last one needs a little modification: cut the bottom of the skirt. Wear high-heeled boots on your feet, preferably with laces. Voila, your pirate costume is ready! You will be simply irresistible.
Every girl has a white elegant blouse - this is what you will use for this option. Add a wide black belt and lots of jewelry to the blouse - beads, metal chains, pendants. Bottoms - black trousers or leggings, an option. Don't forget about high heeled boots. Twenty minutes - and your pirate costume is created.
Without necessary accessories the pirate's carnival costume will be imperfect. There should be a bandana or headband on your head. Wide belt and high heeled boots are essential elements of your look. Remember about decorations - pirates love them very much, and the more, the better! Can be worn especially if you are preparing a pirate costume for Halloween. So, you will make your image more intimidating. Don't forget about weapons: saber, dagger, blunderbuss - whatever you find in children's world, can be used for your costume.
A fair wind, a hold full of treasures and no dull everyday life - continuous adventures. Yes, sometimes exciting, but it’s even more fun! And after the on-screen acquaintance with Jack Sparrow, a pirate party for adults has become almost the most favorite holiday theme for Halloween, birthdays, corporate meetings and even weddings!
Decor
To start decide what the design will be - cartoon or cinematic. In the first case, almost all the scenery will have to be drawn, cut, and painted. Cartoon attributes for a pirate party are available in stores - garlands, disposable tableware, flags, boats, etc.
This is a more economical option when you just want to have fun with friends without carefully thinking through decorations. Great for family holiday, where there will be a lot of children. Read more.
If we are talking about a party in the style of pirates of the Caribbean, the design is supposed to be more realistic. This does not mean that you need to completely abandon bright holiday paraphernalia. It’s just that the interior should end up looking more like a scene from a movie than like a kindergarten hall hung with colorful decorations.
The colors of the evening are black, white-red and white-blue stripes, red and blue, brown. Some attributes can be decorated with “precious” stones. The interior should have silver and gold - spray paint, glitter.
Easy to implement ideas for a pirate party:
- remove everything that obviously does not fit into the topic. Cover anything that is difficult to remove. For this print and glue (or draw) ships, chests, etc. onto thick cardboard. Replace inappropriate paintings with photos, movie posters, Jolly Roger flags, sails, fishing nets;
- the ceiling can be covered with pieces of fabric hanging freely in waves - the same imitation of nets and/or sails;
- It is advisable to choose rough, wooden or wicker furniture. Instead of chairs, benches, stools without backs and even drawers will fit perfectly;
If the comfortable arrangement of guests is a priority, drape regular armchairs. For a party in a pirate style, chiffon, tulle, burlap, nets - tulle, painting, mosquito nets - are suitable.
- tie nautical knots from thick ropes, hang on the walls, backs of chairs, ceiling. On the net here and there, attach seahorses and stars, crabs, fish, algae;
- arrange barrels, roughly knocked together boxes, fake guns. You can place forged lanterns, treats in large bowls, and deliberately dirty bottles of rum on the barrel boxes;
- certainly use candles in decoration, you can simulate it on batteries. “Antique” candlesticks are easy to make with your own hands, for example, from aluminum cans (painted with silver/gold). Candles in “dirty” bowls look atmospheric, glass jars with shells and sand;
- if you decide to organize a pirate party for Halloween, don’t skimp on the dark details – skeletons, cobwebs and spiders, the bats , creepy sea monsters, gravestones, ghosts (cardboard, figures, silhouettes);
- make anchors and lifebuoys out of cardboard/plywood, hang and display old maps. It would be great if you could find a marine compass, a telescope, a sextant, a barometer, or a telescope. If not, print the photo, cut it out and glue it onto a cardboard base;
- use props in compositions gems, pearls, silverware, coins and ancient jewelry, symbolizing countless treasures. Place the most valuable loot in chests. A real pirate chest is still an anachronism, so it’s better to spend time gluing a paper/cardboard template. Although, if you wish, you can put together a pirate chest from a base box or plywood, chipboard. Boxes are also suitable - carved wooden ones, without colorful designs.
- Even though this is an adult pirate party, without bright holiday accents the decor will turn out too gloomy. Add some color:
- garlands of recognizable paraphernalia and pirate accessories - ships, flags, anchors, skeletons, pirate figures, weapons, sea monsters;
- knotted ribbon decoration on a clothesline or sisal rope (imitation rope) they will enliven the space (the fabric is better striped, blue or red and white, plus flags with a skull/crossbones);
- buy stylized ones air balloons or draw themed attributes on red, black, blue balloons.
Photozone
- If you are having a party outdoors, build a “facade” pirate ship from scrap materials. Place stools in the back for guests to step onto the deck. Cut out porthole windows in the side.
- Tantamaresca- a gallant company of pirates celebrates a successful voyage, divides the loot, etc. Cardboard base, printed on top, windows for faces. Or organize the space - the scenery for the selected scene.
- Boat on a blue background with clouds. In the foreground of the photo zone are paper wings of waves. We climb inside, take pirate accessories - a map, a telescope, a bottle of rum (whatever).
- Banner with photos of movie pirates, Pirates of the Caribbean is especially popular. You can print repeated photos of characters or your favorite movie scene on the banner.
- The Black Pearl's cabin, captain's bridge, etc. More suitable for indoor party. Although you can organize it on the street, only the background will have to be covered with wooden shields or the photo zone should be placed against the wall of a house, barn, or in front of a fence.
Invitations
It's great if invitations to a pirate party reflect the level of preparation for the holiday. If the decorations are simple and cartoonish, so should the invitations.
All on top level? Aged paper, elegant antique font, pearls, silver.
- rolled up message in a sealed bottle with shells and stones;
- paper pirate schooner, matches, wooden model. Text on the sail or in the hold;
- card with burnt, frayed edges. Schematic diagram of the road to the party venue (mark several main points along the way). Text over background map;
- Black Mark. Text on the postcard spread;
- miniature paper chests. The text is on the letter inside, in a scattering of chocolate coins and candies in foil.
Come up with pirate nicknames for your guests if this moment is not included in the script. Include pirate slang and recognizable phrases in the invitation. Write the time, place, dress code and other official information in the corner below or on the card included with the invitation.
On the sixth day, a company of the most notorious pirates gathers on the deck of *Name of the ship, cafe*. And you are among them, *Guest name*
There will be something to fill the holds and wet the throat. Let's shake the bones in the company of young and very generous girls. sea urchin you're in the ass if you don't come!
P.S: There are rumors that, in addition to drinking until the hell out of hell, old *Name of the organizer* is preparing an exciting and profitable business for us!
Suits
Girls dressed as ladies - retro dress and hairstyle, elegant, brand new. Or a tomboy, a seductive bandit - torn stockings, fishnet suspenders, a short retro skirt, a corset with a deep neckline, a creative mess on her head, bright makeup.
Costumes in unisex style are perfect for a pirate party. Forgetting for a moment about the stupid story about women on ships, ladies can transform into the most charming crew members. In this case, the clothes only differ in design from the men’s pirate costume - more open and not so baggy.
Options:
- vest with blue or red stripes. For girls - with a deep neckline, lowered on one shoulder, tied under the chest with a knot, etc.;
- Image of a pirate girl easy to recreate from a couple of clothing items: a short dress with a deep neckline, full skirt and wide sleeves, over which a fitted leather sleeveless vest is thrown or a miniature corset is put on. Themed accessories will complete the look.
- white or cream shirt. The sleeves are loose, preferably with puffy cuffs. “Pirate” cuffs and frills can be easily sewn with your own hands or assembled with an elastic band (worn as a bracelet, fastened with buttons, eyelets, etc.);
- not suitable for outdoor heat pirate frock coat, camisole, vest, leather cloak. But indoors/in the sun they are cumbersome. It's better to take a couple of photos and take off your outerwear. Or let this part of the costume be made of light fabric, fake;
- shortened breeches, like Jack Sparrow's. Baggy pants, loose, tucked into boots. Leather trousers, for ladies - narrow, tight. Boots with high tops, fabric ones are more convenient: sew fake tops directly to the trousers. For girls, short boots or high-heeled shoes are suitable. Tight socks and closed shoes the color will pass for boots.
Clothes can have holes in several places, become disheveled, and become worn out. This way the image will turn out to be more natural - a well-worn camisole, an unwashed shirt, trampled boots. Transferable tattoos are also in the theme.
For enthusiasts who are willing to spend time creating complex costume, there is plenty to choose from: William Ternet, Billy Bootstrap, Tia Dalma, Elizabeth Swan, Davy Jones, Mr. Cotton. And that's just Pirates of the Caribbean!
Accessories for a pirate-themed party play almost a bigger role than costumes. They are the ones who make the chosen image unambiguous and recognizable:
- pistols, saber or sword, knife. Shoulder belt, scabbard;
- compass, telescope, watch on a chain;
- a wide sling (a scarf will do, maybe a bright one with fringe);
- leather belt with a buckle (you can have two at once, like Jack Sparrow);
- neck scarf, bandana, eye patch, cocked hat;
- stylized jewelry (large rings, hoop earrings, skulls and bones);
- various little things in the hair, on the belt, wrists. Talismans, amulets made of skins, bones, fabric, beads.
Menu, serving
Simple table decoration ideas for a pirate party:
- Shared buffet table. Cover with a tablecloth and put on a net. Decorate the “skirt” of the tablecloth with steering wheels, anchors, and ropes. Place the mast with sails in the center of the table or on the back wall, in the background. If there is no room for a mast, you can place the “sail” horizontally, in waves directly above the table, under the ceiling.
- Several country tables with sticks for installing sun umbrellas. But instead of umbrellas, build masts-sails. Come up with a name for each ship table and sew it on the tablecloth on the front side of the “side”.
- Move a large table to the wall, cover it to the floor with burlap or thick fabric. Place boxes and barrels on top - several tiers, chaotically. And on them are plates and dishes with snacks, bottles, cans instead of glasses(port surroundings or hold).
- Choose dishes based on your level of preparation and the importance of the event. These can be stylized paper plates, glasses, glass and crystal, or “silver” - cups, trays, “antique” cutlery.
- Use pirate flags and other recognizable paraphernalia to decorate skewers, tubes, serving cups. It’s easier to lay out/post cards beautifully than to rack your brains over the thematic design of each dish.
- Several barrels with taps and globe bar will fit perfectly into the theme.
- Buy ice molds – skulls, bones, balls, fish, boats, diamonds. You can replace them with molds for chocolate and baking.
- Are you having a pirate party for Halloween? Be sure to use watermelons, melons and pumpkins to decorate the hall and for serving any dishes (bowls made from halves).
- For a pirate birthday, order a cake in a recognizable style. Islands, treasure chests, ships, etc. An unforgettable surprise for the birthday boy and all the guests!
- Place sweets in cardboard chests and boats, in decorated transparent jars, vases. Buy a lot of candies in multi-colored foil (precious stones, in bulk), chocolate bars (also in foil - ingots). Make flags, anchors, steering wheels, etc. from mastic, decorate cupcakes, cakes, and cookies.
For added ambiance, include a large whole baked fish and seafood in the pirate menu. The rest is up to your taste. Sliced vegetables, fruits, any salads. A buffet is ideal when plans include active fun, games, and dancing. Canapés, miniature sandwiches, snacks in baskets and vases, kebabs themselves are a bright decoration for the table.
Any drinks are available, but for atmosphere, you can put a few bottles of rum on the table. Print out the “vintage” labels and re-glue them. You can “age” the bottles themselves - dust them, wrap the necks with twine, and glue them with themed decor.
Since this is an adult pirate party, there is no point in fiddling with each dish for a long time. But Some of the appetizers from the menu can be served in “boats” and the “sails” raised. Making a boat with your own hands is very simple. You need a skewer (mast), a board and a sail. Boat – an empty half of a cucumber, an orange, an egg, diamond-shaped bread, a basket, etc. Any filling inside, a sail on a skewer - lettuce, shrimp, a thin slice of cheese, ham, cucumber.
Entertainment
When choosing a scenario for a pirate party for adults, consider the space available to guests. For example, it is better to organize a treasure hunt on a map in nature. Those. literally look for a place marked with a cross, walking nearby and completing quest after quest. Treasures can also be hidden indoors. But if there is not enough space, you won’t be able to roam around much. This means that the quest itself and the competitions must be feasible on the spot.
Pirate scenario options:
- With the invitation, each guest also receives a piece of a pirate map. Arriving at the party guests put them together into a map with marked points. Tags are games and competitions that “lead” to a hidden chest;
- The card is torn and lost. Guests complete tasks, receiving a reward for each competition - another fragment. At the end, they fold the card and simply go to the chest;
Theme songs and music for a pirate party will come in handy during competitions. Download several songs from films and cartoons, make cuts. And you can dance and relax to any fiery music, especially since there are not many pirate songs that are truly suitable for a party.
- Instead of cards, games are rewarded with message fragments. For example, “The treasure is buried under the palm tree.” Cut the text into as many pieces as are provided for in the competition. The chest is placed in a box and in the far corner of the room. And above the box or in front of it is a cardboard “landmark”. In our example, this is a palm tree. You can come up with a riddle instead of a direct indication: “The treasure is where two pirates anchored together.” In pirate slang, “anchors came together” - they fought, i.e. You need to glue a picture of two fighting pirates onto the box.
- Several teams are fighting for the right to open the treasury. Suitable for large parties, when there are at least a couple of dozen “pirates”;
- The chest contains rewards with price tags. For each competition, the winners are awarded gold coins, doubloons or black marks. At the end, the accumulated wealth can be spent on gifts from the “dead man's chest”.
Regardless of the chosen scenario, you can schedule both team and solo competitions. If the plot does not provide for division into teams, simply play out this moment, for example, as training for a close-knit pirate gang.
Any competitions will fit into the scenario of a pirate party, for adults (in pairs, far from puritanical - according to the mood of the company) or for children, slightly modified in accordance with the theme. Use pirate slang and nicknames to create an atmosphere:
Moor - sit down
Shake your bones - dance
Fill the hold - have a snack
Where can you whisper with the Jolly Roger? - where is the toilet?
It's stormy in the hold - I'm drunk
Initiation into pirates
Leading: to become a real pirate, it’s not enough to be able to rip your throat, fill your tonsils and drag everything that’s not lying around into the hold. Anchor to my liver if I'm wrong! Every pirate is also obliged to maintain order on the ship! We're not cesspool rats!
Divide the floor into two sections using masking tape or another mark. Scatter Balloons, crumpled newspapers. Provide guests with mops. Two teams, on either side of the dividing line. The goal is to throw “garbage” from your “deck” onto your neighbors’ board. For three minutes, guests push “garbage” back and forth with mops to a cheerful song. At the end, you need to evaluate the “cleanliness of the ship” of each team.
Aboard
IN: Is it difficult to board a combat frigate without preparation? No? Well, let's see if you are sea devils or boiled jellyfish!
Two chairs, two teams. The goal is to climb onto someone else’s chair-ship in a minute. The team whose members were able to fit on the enemy “frigate” in greater numbers wins.
Friendly duel
IN: Hey, on deck! How many holds can be filled? Let's see how you draw with sabers. Otherwise, all the brave ones grind their tongues, but when it comes to it, the fry are inept!
A thin board or bench, a fake weapon. The two wave their sabers, trying to throw the enemy to the floor. The loser gives way to the next pirate.
Not just a battle
IN: You know how to swing mops and sabers, I admit. Well, how will there be nothing to scrub and no one to compare the length of knives with? What if Fortune turns its back on you and throws you onto an uninhabited island?
For a pirate-themed birthday party, you can rent equipment and play “pirates VS savages” paintball. An easier option is to get food on a desert island:
- darts-spears at the target;
- rings on hooks suspended on the shield;
- from a bow with suction cup arrows into the prey (the gunpowder got wet, I have to use the “grandfather’s” method);
- throw a lasso on mops in a bucket (glue a fake deer head to the mop);
- any other way to test the pirate's accuracy, depending on the location of the party.
The elbow is close
IN: It’s not for me to tell you how often several worthy teams of thugs and notorious scoundrels travel along the same route. Competition, so that it would be torn apart... And there are less unexcavated treasures left than worthy young ladies in the port at night... I’m grinding something with my tongue like a drunken boatswain, thunder strike me! Let's dig it up already!
A large basin with sand and buried treasure - any shiny nonsense. The goal is to use a teaspoon (or Chinese chopsticks?) to get more treasures than your opponents in a minute. You can do it in teams or every man for himself.
One leg is good!
IN: The pirate, unprepared for any losses, has rotten cuttlefish ink instead of brains! There *pirate nickname of the blindfolded guest* lost his eye, and nothing happened - invigorating! What if he blows out his leg with a cannonball? Let's see how you cope with such a twist!
Relay race, two teams racing or all together. At the finish line there is a chair with a bottle and glasses. On the bottle is the label “Rum – life-giving drink!” The guest bends one leg and jumps to the finish line, leaning on a crutch or cane (for decoration). Having reached the stool, he pours and drinks the “life-giving drink” - the leg grows back! I ran back and passed the crutch to the next one. If you're having a pirate birthday, have all the party guests toast before the "healing."
Frigate Regatta
IN: All that remains is to test the strength of the pirate spirit. Davy Jones, an anchor in his throat, lets the weak ones go in packs as food for the fish!
Miniature paper boats, start-finish on a smooth surface. You need to blow on your boat so that it “sails” to the finish line before the others. You can use teams of two large ships and all together blow into the “sails” of your frigate.
Where does the rum go all the time? (c) Jack Sparrow
IN: Yo-ho-ho, honorable pirates! I have no more doubts that only the most notorious swindlers, tricksters and other filibusters have gathered here! Let's drink to the dregs for this!
Two teams and two big bowls. Or every man for himself - a large plastic glass. You need to quickly empty the container (it’s funnier through a straw).
Quizzes, table games (minutes of rest)
- untie sea knots at speed;
- solve riddles on a maritime and pirate theme;
- decipher pirate slang (phrases, phrases, curses);
- test on knowledge of the film “Pirates of the Caribbean” or just pirate life;
- funny questions and answers. Only one option is correct, the remaining two are absurd. What was the name of J. Sparrow's ship: Devil's Dozen, Black Pearl or Salty Beluzhina? Using a rhyme generator, it’s easy to come up with as many of these questions/answers as you want.
At the end of the scenario - “dig” and open the chest, divide the treasures(themed gifts, medals “The Most Notorious Pirate”). If the party is in honor of a birthday, ceremoniously bring out a pirate cake - a surprise from the cook. You can arrange an explosion at a powder warehouse (fireworks) or a rain of money (paper show).
At heart we are still children, but this interesting activity like a treasure hunt, it takes us on an interesting journey with a mysterious map and many surprises. Lewis Stevenson's book "Treasure Island" was loved by many children, and later a cartoon was created. After watching, many children immersed themselves in the fairy tale plot and played pirates. After the release of the film "Pirates of the Caribbean", the theme of pirates became relevant not only among children, but also brought back childhood memories for adults. The image of the famous hero of the film “Pirates of the Caribbean”, Jack Sparrow, has become relevant among fancy dress costumes, thereby gaining the main place at pirate-themed parties.
Memories of childhood, transformation into cartoon characters, exciting drawing of a map with a treasure and a long search for treasures, because it was incredibly interesting. Don't you want to dive into this story again? At least for a little while, change your usual clothes to a pirate costume, pick up a saber, taste aromatic rum and go on a journey? Making all this a reality is not at all difficult. A holiday in the style of a pirate party will give you an unforgettable lightness, make you plunge into the world of mysteries and secrets, give you a lot of fun, and most importantly, you will remember all those pleasant emotions that you felt in childhood, because sometimes you really want to return to a carefree childhood. In addition, your friends will also be happy to join your pirate gang, and most importantly, you will be able to please not only yourself, but also combine the holiday with your children, because little adventure lovers love everything mysterious and interesting.
Now the main question is how to organize a pirate party? Here you should pay attention to such points as:
What to wear to a pirate party;
Room decoration for a pirate party;
Pirate menu;
Music for a pirate party;
Entertainment.
Now let's take a closer look at what needs to be done to make the pirate-themed party a success.
Costumes for a pirate party
A party in a pirate style cannot be complete without transforming from ordinary everyday clothes into bright fairy-tale costumes.
You can find costumes in special companies that provide masquerade outfits for rent. Choose any pirate costume you like, they are available for both women and men. You can also make the costumes yourself, there is nothing complicated about it, and besides, it will be much cheaper, because the rental option will cost you a considerable amount. Take a walk around the rental establishments, take a closer look at the details of the costume and make all your fantasies come true, it will be quite exciting, and a costume created with your own hands and ideas looks much more impressive than a rental one, and besides, you will be sure that such an outfit will never be worn again. who doesn't.
When creating a pirate costume, remember the main attributes. Dressed in an ordinary shirt and pants, complement the look with an eye patch like a real pirate, a hat with a skull and a dagger located on the belt, but only if you don’t have all this you can safely go to a themed event. You can also complement your image with such attributes as a flask, bandana, black cloak, wig, toy revolvers, false mustaches and beards, and a toy parrot on your shoulder.
For women's suit You can use dresses above the knee, but the skirt should be full. Color preference is allowed in red and black shades. Over the knee boots will complement the look.
Room decoration
To decorate a room, you will need a huge amount of props, so be prepared to go looking for them. Place more bottles of rum and tequila in the room; if there are none, then use stickers with the name of the rum, just stick them on ordinary bottles. Find a couple of barrels with taps; often they sell wine in such barrels; treat your guests to drinks only from the barrels; this will help you immerse yourself in the ancient world of pirate life.
Using black oilcloth, attach it above the ceiling, it will serve as sails, and from black paper cut triangles and use white acrylic paint or gouaches, depict skulls and crossbones on them and hang them above the ceiling. Black balloons will fit perfectly into the theme of our party.
Also, such attributes as thick ropes, fishing nets, a steering wheel, which will pass for an attractive decoration and create the impression of a party on a ship, all kinds of chests and boxes with riddles, worn, old maps, globes, compasses, binoculars, will give a more pirate mood.
Pirate menu
If your event is exclusively for adults, then give preference to light snacks. Well, if there are children present, then prepare sweets and cakes for curious sweet tooths.
When choosing to create a menu for a pirate party, it is worth remembering how pirates lived and what they ate. Of course, the main food product on the pirate table was fish, because when traveling across the seas and oceans, this is the product that could be obtained in any case. The pirates did not refuse to feast on a fragrant piece of meat, and they also couldn’t do without vegetables. Of the drinks, rum played the main role in their lives.
If you are throwing an outdoor party, you can have a barbecue and grill meat, fish and bake vegetables; skewers with seafood can play the role of light snacks. If the party is at home, you can have a feast with crayfish, shrimp and various seafood.
Decorate your table with snacks to go with beer and rum: chips, dried squid. If rum is not your thing, you can replace it with tequila, whiskey, or gin. Make it for the kids fruit cocktails. Finally, get creative and give each dish a name that fits into your party.
Music
Any party must be accompanied by music. Music from the cartoon “Treasure Island” is suitable for a pirate party. In addition, you can choose incendiary, cheerful music; it will definitely fit into the theme of the party.
How to entertain guests?
Pirates are associated with active people with strong emotions. Therefore, for entertainment you can choose the following:
Before entering the party room, place a poster with the jolly pirate Roger, and have everyone entering say the password; a rhyme or any rhyme about pirates will serve as the password.
Be sure to find a holiday leader or play this role yourself. Greet your guests at the entrance, recording each one in a special logbook, while dressing up as Jack Sparrow or Captain Flint.
When throwing a party in a restaurant, seat the guests at separate tables, each table will be a ship of its own and will have a separate name. Thus, when participating in competitions, teams of certain ships will compete with each other. The winners of the competition will receive gold coins from the captain, and at the end of the party, by counting the coins, it will be possible to determine the winning ship.
Since we associate pirates with treasure hunting, this activity becomes mandatory entertainment at such a party. It’s great if the party is expected to be outdoors and there is a small forest or clearing nearby. Draw a large map and cut it into as many pieces as there will be participants in the event. Hide all the pieces of the map in different places forests near your party. And when holding various competitions, leave small hints for participants where they can find pieces of the map. During the break of the competition, do not forget to make a toast and drink in honor of the birthday person of the celebration or select toasts for your event for which you have gathered. When all the parts of the map are collected, with your whole friendly company go in search of the hidden treasure chest. Prepare a chest in advance; the treasure could be a cake for the birthday boy or gifts for party participants.
If you have difficulties organizing music on the street, then you can light a fire and show off all your vocal talents with a guitar.
