Description
A complete boys pirate captain outfit from $72.58 - jacket with attached shirt front, red trousers, hat, belt, eye patch and headscarf, with an optional toy sword. Everything needed for the look arrives in one order, in sizes from 100cm to 145cm.
Pirate is the most requested boys costume in Australia and the easiest one to get half right. A hat and a stripey top is what most children turn up in, and it reads as a generic sailor rather than a captain. What makes the difference is the coat: a black-and-gold jacket with an attached shirt front creates the whole silhouette in one garment, and the small accessories - eye patch, headscarf, belt - do the rest. The trousers have an elastic waistband, which matters more than it sounds when a child is dressing themselves in a classroom.
Specifications
| Jacket |
Black and gold with attached shirt front |
| Trousers |
Red, elastic waistband |
| Accessories |
Captain hat, belt, eye patch, headscarf |
| Optional extra |
Plastic toy sword |
| Sizes |
S (100-109cm), M (110-120cm), L (120-130cm), XL (130-145cm) |
| Occasion |
Book Week, Halloween, birthdays, dress-up |
| Stock location |
Australia |
What's in the Box
| Costume Suit |
Jacket with shirt front, red trousers, hat, belt, eye patch and headscarf |
| Costume Suit + Plastic sword |
The full costume plus 1 x plastic toy sword |
| Only 1x Plastic sword |
1 x plastic toy sword, sold on its own |
Why Choose This Pirate Costume
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The jacket does the work - an attached shirt front means one garment creates the whole captain silhouette, with no shirt to find underneath.
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Every accessory included - hat, belt, eye patch and headscarf come in the set, which is where assembled costumes usually fall short.
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Elastic waist trousers - a child can dress and undress without help, which matters for a school day.
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Sword sold separately - buy it, skip it, or buy it alone, depending on your school's rules about props.
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Australian stock - dispatched locally within one business day.
Are Toy Swords Allowed at School Dress-Up Days?
Often not, and it is worth checking before the morning rather than at the gate. Many Australian primary schools ask that costume props resembling weapons stay at home, even soft plastic ones, and a child who has planned around carrying a sword is disappointed when it goes back in the car. That is exactly why the costume and the sword are sold separately here. The costume reads completely as a pirate captain without it - the hat, coat and eye patch carry the look - so buy the sword for a party at home and leave it out of the school order if your school has a props rule.
How Do You Keep a Costume Hat On a Child's Head?
A strip of foam or a folded tissue tucked inside the band at the back, and two bobby pins through the brim into the hair. Costume hats come in one size and children's heads do not, so most of them sit too loose and end up carried rather than worn. The foam takes up the gap invisibly and costs nothing. For a windy outdoor parade, a length of thin elastic stitched or stapled inside as a chin strap is the only thing that reliably works, and it takes two minutes.
What Should a Child Wear Under a Pirate Costume?
A plain white or black t-shirt and their own shorts or leggings. The jacket has an attached shirt front rather than a full shirt, so something plain underneath finishes the sleeves and neckline and stops the costume feeling scratchy. Black is the safer choice because it disappears against the jacket. For footwear, plain black school shoes or boots look right and are comfortable; costume boot covers slip on smooth floors and are the usual cause of a fall at a parade.
Who Buys These
Parents of primary school boys between about four and ten, mostly for Book Week, with a second wave before Halloween and a steady flow for pirate-themed birthday parties. The sword-only option gets bought by parents who already have a costume from a previous year and want to refresh it, and by parties buying several as props.
Pair It With
For a group or sibling look, the red and white striped tutu set and the gingham pinafore costume cover the same age range. Add face paint for a beard and scar on the morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the costume?
Jacket with attached shirt front, red trousers, captain hat, belt, eye patch and headscarf. The toy sword is a separate option.
What sizes are available?
S (100-109cm), M (110-120cm), L (120-130cm) and XL (130-145cm). Choose by height, not age.
Is the sword safe?
It is a lightweight plastic toy prop. Many schools do not allow weapon-style props, so check before buying it for a school day.
Do I need a shirt underneath?
A plain black or white t-shirt finishes the look and makes the costume more comfortable, but is not essential.
Will the hat fit?
It is one size. Tuck foam or tissue inside the band and use two bobby pins if it sits loose.
Can it be washed?
Hand wash cold and hang to dry. The gold trim will not survive a hot machine cycle.
How quickly does it ship?
Stock is held in Australia and orders are prepared within one business day, with express available at checkout.
Fast Australian Shipping
Stocked and shipped from Australia, with delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin as well as regional addresses. Orders are prepared within one business day, and express delivery is available at checkout if the parade is close.
This is an unofficial themed dress-up product and is not affiliated with, licensed by or endorsed by any character, studio, film or brand rights holder. Colours and printing may vary slightly from the photographs.
