About Pirate Clothing

The clothing of pirates and explorers during the Age of Exploration primarily served practical needs during long sea voyages and explorations of new, unknown lands.

Pirates often wore loosely fitting, durable clothing, such as linen or cotton shirts, vests, and trousers. They typically wore bandanas, silk scarves, or tricorn hats on their heads to protect themselves from both sunburns and rain.

Explorers, on the other hand, dressed more according to the specific mission of their exploration. A typical explorer’s outfit included sturdy pants, a shirt, a jacket, and a wide-brimmed hat. The attire of explorers could vary from rugged and simple to quite luxurious, depending on the funding and resources available for the journey.