Pirate costumes

With the release of recent Captain Jack Sparrow films, the costumes industry has been given new impetus. Not only do new releases generate a surge in sales but the enduring popularity of the character has established pirate costumes generally as one of the most popular outfits for birthday parties and celebration of all kinds. You only need to take look around restaurants on Friday and Saturday nights and you will see many young women dressed in some form of pirate regalia or another.

No doubt the charm of Johnny Depp in the title role has added a certain attraction. Whatever the reason, it seems this genre of fancy dress is here for the long term and it is of great interest to see how suppliers develop their styles to keep the character up to date.