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When you have to wear a costume a pirate is always a good choice and Captain Jack Sparrow has been the most popular pirate costume for a long time. The Pirates of the Caribbean movies have been major box office successes and with that success has come a huge number of people wanting to dress up like Jack Sparrow. If you're among these modern day pirates, this article will give you some tips on finding a Captain Jack Sparrow costume for any occasion.

If you have decided to take an interest in a Captain Jack Sparrow costume, you might find it helpful to know about the characters on which he was based. History doesn't show that there was ever a Captain Jack Sparrow, but the character was inspired by the pirates from the 18th century. Johnny Depp, the actor who plays Jack Sparrow in the movies, has claimed over and over again that one of his primary inspirations for the character is Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards.

Depp also says that he gets some inspiration from a cartoon skunk named Pepe Le Pew. This is a long way of saying that Captain Jack Sparrow is a combination of many different influences so you don't have a lot of ways to learn more about him beyond watching the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.

If you decide to make your own Captain Jack Sparrow costume, it will feel a lot more authentic if you actually pay attention to the details. A puffy style white shirt is a good basic item for any pirate costume, and a vest over this is a good effect as well. Wearing a colorful bandanna or sash is appropriate when you dress up as a pirate especially when it is part of a costume involving an old styled dark colored overcoat, good boots and a proper hat. This look isn't specifically for pirates; it comes from a certain period of history of around the 18th century, particularly in England and the areas close to it, so you can find all sorts of inspiration by doing research on this era. This will help you ensure as much historical accuracy as possible when you dress up as Captain Jack Sparrow.

A Captain Jack Sparrow costume won't be complete if you don't include some really good pirate accessories. You can get ideas from watching movies or you can just choose some traditional pirate gear. A sword is essential, and you can find plastic novelty swords in many stores or online.

Hoop earrings are a good touch for any pirate costume and you can always wear clip-ons if your ears are not already pierced. Other types of jewelry can be a good idea too, like rings and necklaces--particularly those that feature the skull and crossbones or large stones that could have been part of a pirate looting. It's a good idea to "top off" your Captain Jack Sparrow costume with a really great pirate hat. This can be a costume hat or you could buy something more authentic and in a pirate style that you'll like wearing on lots of different occasions.

There are many good Captain Jack Sparrow costumes around, though it may take some searching to find one that's just right for you. This is a costume that can be great for either kids or adults, as people of all ages enjoy being pirates once in a while. It's important to remember though, that with any costume, it is the details and accessories that help the costume be convincing.