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    What shoes can I wear to look like a pirate?
    Alina Bokovikova
    Costume Designer
    Alina Bokovikova is a Costume Designer from California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in designing costumes for stage productions. Alina earned an MFA in Costume Design from the University of California, San Diego and her Master of Education from the Novosibirsk Pedagogical University. She’s won two Outstanding Costume Design awards and her costumes have been displayed in Moscow, Prague, and San Jose, California.
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    Boots are great! A pair of black rubber boots would work really well. For a more feminine look, cargo boots would be best, but even a pair of Doc Martens could work, too. You could also pair some leather boots with some knee-high socks.
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    Where were the first pirates found?
    Garrett
    Top Answerer
    Pirates were never really "found", but some of the earliest documents of traditional buccaneer pirates originated in the 17th century. Raids by thieves on ocean waters go back centuries before that.
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    Should women have hook hands and peg legs?
    Community Answer
    Yes, they can. Hooks and peg legs aren't just for men.
  • Question
    My mom will not let me cut a shirt, what can I do?
    Bailyn
    Community Answer
    It's not necessary to cut the shirt - it just gives you the messy, unkempt look. Maybe if you buy a t-shirt specifically for you to cut, she might let you. Let her know it's for a costume. (Get one from a charity store, then it won't cost much and your mom probably won't mind as much.)
  • Question
    Can women wear a black skirt as a pirate?
    Sofia Pudner
    Community Answer
    Yes, pirates wore a variety of different clothing. A black skirt would work just fine for a pirate.
  • Question
    How old is the typical pirate?
    Larissa “babypiratewithalisp2” Sementa
    Community Answer
    Any age be fine!! Even a kid or baby. Just don't drink alcohol if underage.
  • Question
    Is it possible to dress like a robot pirate?
    Larissa “babypiratewithalisp2” Sementa
    Community Answer
    Yes, of course! You could also dress like a baby pirate, princess pirate, or fairy pirate. Anything is possible!
  • Question
    I’m going sailing tomorrow. Will hiking boots work?
    Community Answer
    Sure! Anything can work! Use your imagination.
  • Question
    I love pirate culture. I still live with my mom, and she will not let me get hoop earrings. What can I do instead?
    taylor brewster
    Community Answer
    You can use pretend ones. Different pirates have different looks. Whatever suits your clothing!
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    I have a long red gown dress and I have to attend a red pirate theme farewell party at school and I don't want to buy a new dress for this. Does this dress seem good?
    taylor brewster
    Community Answer
    Yes, it can work. Wear what you want. Try your best to look like one. I'm sure your classmates will love it!
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    What do I do if I don't have the accessories or anything and don't want to buy?
    taylor brewster
    Community Answer
    You can ask your mother/ grandma / parent if you can borrow the jewelry. If not, just make some! You can search how to make pirate jewelry. You can look in your closet to see what you can find!
  • Question
    I am a girl, but I would prefer to wear boy clothes. Does it matter?
    taylor brewster
    Community Answer
    No it doesn't at all! Wear what suits you! Choose what you want to wear! Pick what you want the most!
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