I went to work finishing up the coat by adding black trim along the edges and gold trim in a few areas. I used 2 gold buttons on each sleeve and 4 to close up the front. It is starting to look very pirate-y.
Now with the coat finished, I turned my attention to the hat. I had one I previously used for my son's renaissance costume. I beefed up the metal wire around the edge to hold the shape better and added gold trim. I had a red feather boa that I used as a hat band. A white ostrich feather completed the look.
I didn't have time to make a new pair of pants, so I wore black leggings tucked into black boots. I made lacy leg cuffs to sit above my boots to resemble the ruffle on short pants. (I don't know the correct historical term). My blouse was a vintage lace one with ruffles on the bodice and full flowy cuffs. I wore a gold chain belt under my coat and a thick black leather one on top.
Next I spent some money to make it look especially like the Captain. I purchased a long curly wig and several accessories like a pistol, sword and of course the hook.
I drew on a mustache with black eyeliner. I need to purchase a costume one though.
Captain Hook was a hit at the party.
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| Several of us from the group dressed in the Disney theme. |
