Tip - Facts About Pirate Clothing | eHow

The original pirate clothing was adapted from a style called "slops" during the 17th century. In 1628 the British Admiralty decided on a sailor's attire and provided a type of uniform for press-ganged sailors. The Elizabethan Sumptuary Laws of 1571 had set the standards for what type of clothing would be worn by each class of people. The pirates...