How to put together a pirate outfit! (Styling tips, where to shop, etc.)

[@taramccormick4042]

If you don't mind a little work an oversized button up shirt can be quickly turned into a ren shirt. Just replace the top 3 to 4 buttons with slits and some fabric glue to stop fraying. Then lace up with a ribbon of your choosing. No one will see the other buttons once you layer the rest of the outfit.

[@The_Savvy_Satyr]

don't sleep on straw tricorns either. I bought one from a shop in Quebec and it's a blessing to have going to TRF or Scarborough in TX. It really breathes and it's also something that you would have seen in the Caribbean during the Golden Age. Waistcoats and vests are also your friend when being a pirate at a faire, and especially if you don't like a corset.

[@piratessalyx7871]

I have one on my skeleton Pirate!

[@DarthMaul666VI]

A lot of people have said that I'm a little bit of a little kid for still liking pirates but you're a clear testament to that and oh my God you are so beautiful

[@onyx.daffodil1644]

I tell people my rent is paid on time and my kid don't want for shit. If I wanna be a pirate, then mind your own business 😂

[@cbobwhite5768]

12:20 Military combat uniforms have had these, forever. They are for "blousing" the legs, tie them above the top of the boot and let the leg hang over. Now, they use elastic blousing bands.

[@pwng-yk3pz]

This is the first time i got to hear your voice because I normally only see your shorts. Truly a caress of the eardrums! Thanks for all the pointers!

[@wizard-lizard]

I love all your pirate costume videos! I've been scouring thrift stores for some good boots and poofy shirts for a while, so it's nice to hear a few online recommendations for if I run out of luck in my area!

[@CaminoTurtle]

I was doing some research on Disney bounding as a pirate lass going to visit Captain Jack Sparrow and your video popped up in my recommended list. What a happy find. Looking forward to your future videos on other Ren Faire outfits you may have put together, especially using thrift items. I'm on a tight budget, so any way to recycle clothing helps.

[@briver1520]

Thank you so much for this video! As an aspiring pirate for Ren Faires this video comes in handy whenever I have any questions! I would love to see more covering more tips and tricks :)

[@drakecline3563]

Met her yesterday at Kentucky Ren Faire! Sweetest woman ever. Keep up the good work Captain!

[@MeganCiafre]

It was wonderful meeting you!! Thank you so much 🫶🏻😭🥰

[@toddberry4118]

Love the way put a pirate look together . Pirates were poor, but went all over the known World ,and your ideas really show that. Saucy sailor by the band Steeleye Span comes to mind .Great vid.

[@natashabenjamin4222]

I have a green pirate looking top that is big on me because it was my dad’s. He wore it with his kilt, sadly he passed away 5 years ago. I could use it.

[@piratessalyx7871]

Been doing Ren faire and Pirate fest for years……..lots of costumes I have put together over the years……miss the original Ren Faire in the Malibu hills!!!!!! Have fun everyone!!!

[@donovandelaney3171]

Long live the Pirate Republic.

[@coolhandscoot68]

It is amazing the looks you create and with a little tweaking you could be steampunk

[@GerardHipchen-wd6jc]

She's the best Pirate I ever seen

[@IToohat]

0:16 "How to dress as a parrot" - sounds like just the video I've been waiting for 😂

[@bobgamble8204]

Great video, I'm a photographer,I try to do quite creative fantasy and steampunk styles, but I'm hoping to branch into piratepunk soon. Really cool, keep up the good work :-)

[@MichelleNyxRaymond]

Woah… Thanks a bunch for making this video! Definitely really helpful tbh! So, I bought my first tricorne hat (leather) from the same vendor as you and OOF definitely heavy haha. Other than that, you and your channel/content I find really helpful because I want to eventually get a couple pirate outfits going! Last year, my mom was able to win tickets to the NY Renn Festival in Tuxedo. Ever since then, I’ve been hooked! 😂 So yeah! Can’t wait to see more from you! Cheers! ☺️

[@TheoryMaK15-255]

Love that you are very dedicated to your craft. And the love of all thing pirate!! Thank you for the video. And you for being so beautiful about it and your cosplay of it. CHEERS!!

[@johnmiller6356]

This lovely little Pirate has stolen me Heart !! Keep it up Megan !!

[@Blackbeard-xz1qo]

I've been. A pirate, most of my life. I'm 65 now and still a pirate. I've lived on the ocean. Ever since I've been of the Marine Corps.

[@robertdoughty]

I love your pirate looks. Been following your short videos for ages. I have the same hat as your brown one, but mine is black, and have to say I think you understated just how heavy that thing is! It feels like they made it out of bricks when you've been wearing it for an hour. Such a shame because it looks great. I have now made my own tricorn out of a felt hat and I'm happy with it as a base but it needs more decoration.

[@mattengland8667]

I saw you this morning at the ky ren while my wife was getting her hair braided, but by the time she was finished I lost you. I wanted to say hello, and it was nice to see you. We both watch your videos. Have a great festival! 😊

[@richbushell205]

Your house is so cool! From the lighting to the old record player to the period knickknacks, it is just fantastic. Is this just your studio room for filming or do you live in a pirate world of your own creation?

[@Tazerboy_10]

Woah, that's really impressive!

[@ianloving8584]

FIRST COMMENT AHHH I LOVE YOUR VIDEOSS 🏴‍☠🏴‍☠🏴‍☠🏴‍☠

[@MeganCiafre]

Thank you!!🏴‍☠️🫶🏻

[@georgemoore7231]

It is really nice of Meghan to share her vast experience, tips and sources for putting together an authentic looking pirate outfit.

[@CherokeeFlutist59]

I found you through your shorts and I've rather enjoyed them :D I've done a few pirate outfits over the years and they've evolved to become better and better but I'm always looking for tips for more creative looks from others and you madam are very creative from your outfits. From one pirate to another, keep on plundering ☠️

[@JefferyParker]

Thank you. I am very entertained by your videos. They are a smile waiting.

[@MeganCiafre]

You are so kind, thank you!!

[@Marie-cq2cy]

Thank you so much. Me and my friend want to go to a fantasy ball in the future but we both have no ideas how to put an outfit together. Since I want to dress up as a pirate this video is reaaalllyyy helpfull for me, thank you so much again!🙏😍

[@cheyannelencioni9394]

Thank you for making this video! I'm currently trying to sew a pirate coat so we'll see how it goes.

[@HedlessChickn]

i love your shorts. it's always fun to see you pop up. I even did you the favor of watching thru your ad.

[@lucyj8204]

Well this video is simply bliss. I particularly enjoyed how you explained your thought process (and I now have skirt hikes in my Etsy basket). Also a delight to have a full length Megan video. Thank you!

[@despotz]

🤘🏽🏴‍☠️🎶 There now is a new pirate metal band that consist of 5 stunning beautiful women. Called Pirate Queen. Check out their first video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZWsZGtugc-apKssi=ngaN0gPU04AhLC07

[@enlil_the_genderfluid]

I don't know if you remember or not, but I commented on one of your shorts a month or two back that I was story planning for a novel with a main character based off of your outfits and general style. it's not perfect and still unedited but here are the first two pages ❤ Prologue _______________ Arcelia blinked, slowly letting her eyes adjust to the sudden light as the door to her room opened. She didn’t try to escape; the heavy ropes that tied her to the wall proved that course of action useless. Looking up, Arcelia tried to make out who had entered her cell-like chamber. Despite her best efforts, all she could see was a rough silhouette against the light of the outside world. She had been stuck in this room for so long, in complete darkness. How long had it been? Days? Weeks? Months? Arcelia wasn’t certain. “Thought you could use your meal in the light today, darlin’,” a voice called from the doorway. Ay, she thought, so it’s my captor himself. The man walked over and cut her ropes from the wall, holding them as if she were a dog in need of being leashed. As he dragged her out onto the small porch, Arcelia closed her eyes against the light. Hmm, she thought as she was tied to the porch railing, muy interesante. The man handed her a ceramic plate of food, none of which was particularly appetizing. Arcelia had faced many unexpected consequences of her captivity already: the constant darkness had left her skin ashy, and the decrease in appetite had led to loss of weight and a general sickly look. “The people of this town are counting on you eating better, you know. Only the finest of women should be sufficient for the ritual.” It took Arcelia some time to decipher what the man was saying. She had a basic understanding of the English language, yet her childhood in Spain and days spent with Calypso’s French hadn’t granted her much need of it. Both JT and Gino typically spoke in English, as it was their universal language, but Arcelia’s time in this town had allowed for an opportunity to further her fluency in the dialect. “Ritual?” she asked, her accent heavy. The man nodded, pointing to her plate. “Eat up, girl. We may’ve taken you prisoner, but we don’t want you getting sick or starving.” Despite the man’s obvious evildoings, he had a friendly, almost fatherly nature to his presence. He had a way of twisting the most vile of sentences into a kindly and concerned suggestion. The man didn’t wait for Arcelia before digging in to his own meal, stroking his short gray beard thoughtfully. “Yes, darlin’. You’ll be a fine one yet." ~1~ Chapter One ---- Five Months Earlier ______________________________________ Calypso sighed, turning away from the wheel and rubbing her forehead. As she turned to raise the sails, a head poked up from the main deck. “Hey, Cal, want me to lower the anchor for the night?” JT asked, climbing the rest of the way up the ladder and onto the steering deck. “Non, JT. Garder l’ancre en l’air.” JT looked at Calypso with a blank stare. “Erm…” The sound of footsteps alerted them to Gino’s presence. “‘No, JT. Keep the anchor up’,” he translated from the lower deck, his Italian accent still making it hard for JT to understand. He ran a hand through his wavy brown hair as Cal laughed, resting a hand on JT’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, John, it takes practice,” she said, her French accent lighter on the English words. JT laughed with them, but as soon as they’d walked away it turned into more of a nervous titter. Calypso and Gino climbed down the ladder onto the main deck, tying the main sails up. As the boat slowed down, Calypso walked up the bowsprit and closed her eyes, letting the salty air blow through her mahogany curls. This was where she belonged, she thought, as she sat on the end of the bowsprit with one her legs dangling over the clear blue water. On the Sans Bornes, drifting through the seas, with her unusual yet perfect crew. A Captain. Piracy wasn’t exactly what Calypso had imagined she would end up with for a profession; however, events rarely turn out as people expect them. Her thoughts were interrupted by soft footsteps behind her, the sweet smell of perfume filling the air. Arcelia sat next to Calypso, taking her hand and smiling. “Are you going to abandon us all night out here?” Arcelia asked, releasing Cal’s hand. She laughed in reply, kissing Arcelia’s forehead. “Not quite all night, Ysi. Just some of it.” (for that last line, her middle name is Ysibella)

[@lilydreams.07]

That's so good!

[@enlil_the_genderfluid]

@@lilydreams.07 oh thanks so much! it's a little rough, but hey, it's a first draft 😅

[@lilydreams.07]

@@enlil_the_genderfluid of course, mine are always a little rough as well😅

[@ArcupAnimations]

Did you finish the book?

[@enlil_the_genderfluid]

@@ArcupAnimations oh holy hell, not even close! I kind of forgot about it to be completely honest but it's definitely still in my writing rotation!!

[@mikecurtis2585]

You always have great style! Have a wonderful weekend 👍

[@davidreed9300]

Your outfits are great. You look great in all of them. And I like the dress better, but the pants pirate is great on you too.

[@GuffeyDreamz]

The videos you do seem like they would be so much fun to make.

[@LindenSmith-w3b]

Thanks for the interesting and informative video of pirate outfits

[@sheilajstorms]

So many great ideas! But mentioning the GLMF made me subscribe. Wish I'd stumbled across your videos sooner, but glad I did!

[@bigsisterplusone]

I love your content ❤ thanks for this - I’m currently working on my next pirate hat project 😊

[@cosinus101]

Hii thank u very much for this video , it's really helpful to just get more into arranging an outfit Couse I really wanna let my inner pirate out

[@liapotter4369]

This is so helpful, thank you! I also noticed that you have Mythologie Candles in the background

[@shawnorielly7935]

We are planning a pirate themed wedding. We have about a hundred guests to out fit. We could use your help and info on where to get gear and props.

[@Darkmusic29]

Vous êtes formidable ! J'adore vos cosplay !

[@silverdaggerbugs]

Very cool video We enjoyed it and it gave us some very good ideas on how to expand our collection. Thanks.

[@westvirginia-rk1ue]

So glad you made this vid, you have great advice!!

[@LucyGooseyVault33]

Great video I would love to see more long videos like this.

[@kotabear0172]

I don't have a pirate sword. But for now I think my brother's dnd sword will work lol

[@jonathankiesznowski1935]

Your posts are truly a breath of fresh air!!!

[@anwarurena4513]

You do a great job with all your videos plus the music to them are. Great to

[@Douggg1000]

Megan, you are most Irish looking Lady ever. I like just about all your shorts videos.

[@davidmotyka2708]

I love your videos as I love pirates even if they are not saints.

[@slackerman9758]

Symptoms of rickets and scurvy would complete the look.

[@PirateBat]

Thanks for the advice on pirating about

[@scorpionregent648]

I chose a pirate persona for a reenactment event. It was easy, because pirates are agents of chaos that don't believe in rules. They were sailors in a time when merchant sailors had no uniforms. They wore work clothes, or whatever they might steal. So imagine how a rockstar might dress: rags & finery, leather and lace. It's all fair game. No pirate is going to tell another that their scarf doesn't go with the pants. Start simple and work your way up.

[@ragequitpro9284]

You make a cute pirate Megan 💗

[@saidameri666]

Hi Megan, love all your videos ❤

[@jubeldcumpiano7458]

Great video. Thank you so much!

[@hearsemonkey]

Thank you for this video, love the gear.

[@Markswoodshop]

HI MEGAN! love your stuff, but I am wondering where you find your music player in your videos, and shorts? I'd love to acquire it to listen too if possible. thank you -aka Woody.

[@JemmetGK]

One Pirate outfit I had in the works was Cpt Flynt---Treasure Planet... Oh, I so wish I could have finished that one. 😪😮‍💨

[@cohenthedoodle]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH! You’re so pretty and I live pirate apparel

[@hoibsh21]

Ahh, what do we do with a drunken sailor.

[@S0FIATH3MUPP3T]

Love you for this one

[@thiagovally]

This amazing outfit.

[@nostrathomas8057]

What's a good budget for pirate coat? I see all kinds and some look like cheap holoween coats but I want a nice coat under $200 lol

[@MeganCiafre]

I would recommend checking out medieval collectibles :) the black pirate coat I showed in this video is from there and it was under $200. They have other options that are under $200 as well! Obviously if you’re willing to spend more you can get a rlly nice one but there are definitely options out there for less than $200 that don’t feel like cheap Halloween coats!

[@nostrathomas8057]

@@MeganCiafre I'll check it out. Thanks!

[@cmm170526]

Thank You for sharing this

[@kevocal]

Holsters are not that hard to make... and while your first efforts come out a bit crude that adds to the pirate authenticity. Pick up some scrap leather at Tandy. put your gun in a ziplock. Wet the leather down and form it to the gun using rubber bands and bull dog clips/ clamps. Once dried punch holes and stitch the outline and trim the excess. A few hours work is all.

[@SEAZNDragon]

Thanks for this although in my case I’m trying to design clothes for action figures.

[@EuropeYear1917]

🎼🎵”TWO CANS OF BEER A DAY, AND THAT’S YOUR BLEEDIN’ LOT AND NOW WE’VE GOT ANOTHER ONE BECAUSE THEY STOPPED THE TOT SO WE’LL PUT ON OUR CIVVY CLOTHES FIND A PUB ASHORE! A SAILOR’S STILL A SAILOR JUST LIKE HE WAS BEFORE”🎵🎶

[@mikerangel1545]

I don;t know if your into scars. But the gal in "TIE Fighter - short film" looks great.

[@theldun1]

Great video Megan. How about getting your partner to model some stuff for men. I'm a big dude. 6'4" and 240 pounds and finding stuff that works for me isn't so easy.

[@jtsadventures5473]

great video and info love your videos

[@Nick20088]

This is really helpful!!!! Thank you!! I’m the one who DMed u 😂 thanks!!!! 🏴‍☠️✌🏼

[@nurolawrence7820]

❤❤❤ hey gorgeous you're definitely my favorite

[@dean3978]

I love your replica pistol! Where did you get it from?

[@StabMcShag]

A voice to the face! You be a colonial girly eh? Y'AAARRR!!⚔️

[@garwingcheung9617]

Megan y r the best

[@RichardThorburn]

Hi Megan I'm an ex merchant navy mariner. I lost my youngest brother this year in April he was an actor my daughter is13 and loves dressing up. can you tell me where harpy hare came from? Was it a book or something? Loads of love from aberdeen scotland.x❤

[@promisestarxd9487]

Where did you get that black coat!!

[@Jaidynjones5]

What was the name of the shirt you got from Amazon cuz I want to buy it 😅

[@amory9147]

I love your black shoes! Where did you get them from?

[@garwingcheung9617]

Love you😢

[@KayleeUhles]

Just want to let you know how freaking jealous I am of you. Like SO. FREAKING. JEALOUS.

[@abandoned__]

ive really wanted to start wearing medieval fantasy themed clothing on the regular, but dont have anything in my wardrobe. hopefully i can collect some pieces in the next 9 months and have enough to look like a silly poet, AT LEAST! sanest art student out there huh...

[@brittany16950]

Dangit i’mma need a corset, aren’t I?

[@danchambers3281]

Is that aturn table in the back ground?

[@j.lightning19]

Hey Megan great video a great place to buy authentic pirate fashion and garb is pirate fashions out of Tampa Florida they are a great place to purchase pirate garb for men and women I have use them for my pirate cosplay stuff

[@sheneae1149]

Love video❤

[@drone2778]

Greatest pirates are Straw Hat pirates. If you know you know😊

[@MrRednexus]

She don't know

[@taylorstagg9548]

Piece de uno

[@Hiperson498]

Of course they are 😌

[@despotz]

@@MrRednexus 🤘🏽🏴‍☠️🎶 There now is a new pirate metal band that consist of 5 stunning beautiful women. Called Pirate Queen. Check out their first video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZWsZGtugc-apKssi=ngaN0gPU04AhLC07

[@BeeTuber_TvT]

Yes

[@danielwatson485]

❤❤❤❤ love it

[@dubroisgilles9399]

Merci vous êtes très charmante 😊

[@TheDK2112]

I thought this was going to be a leg sweep tutorial. 😂

[@EricSherman-sz8cq]

You are like Ginger and Mary Ann combined. ❤

[@marine_manga5800]

I want people to wear this in everyday's life 😂

[@flyerh]

you burst my bubble! I thought you were from Ireland.

[@nicolesmith2515]

Love your costumes! Weird question do you wear a bra with your corset belts?

[@unnf9971]

cute

[@MrRednexus]

I'm surprised you're not a One Piece fan?

[@sabinaneri9568]

I’m looking for inspiration