Pirate Coats & Pirate Vests

A pirate coat is called a “pirate frock coat.” A frock coat is generally a formal coat for men, which is characterized by a knee-length skirt cut all around the bottom that hangs just over the knee.

Unlike a formal frock coat, however, a pirate frock coat is more loosely designed. This long pirate coat was sometimes decorated with ornate braids and fabrics unlike the formal ones that look less embellished.

Pirate clothing usually consists of a doublet. A doublet is a close-fitting padded jacket that was commonly worn during the 14th century until the 17th century. This jacket used to be quite expensive.

The overall outfit also consists of breeches (which were popular among English pirates), Monmouth caps (knitted caps), linen shirts, stockings, and pirate boots. This style was adopted by the seamen who turned to the life of a pirate.

In creating a pirate frock coat, you must first identify the style you want and the materials you need.

Back then, the fabrics used to create frock coats were determined by how affluent the pirates were. For an ordinary frock coat, the materials included canvass, cotton, leather, linen, wool, and sheepskin. Some expensive materials included silk, velvet, sarcanet, damask, taffeta, and camlet.

At Medieval Collectibles, we have a wide range of pirate apparel that will match your preferences and needs. We use high-quality materials in our jackets and vests, including cotton velvet, canvas, poly satin, and more. You can also find different styles of pirate garments with quality buttons, functional pockets, and unique designs.

All our high-grade items have authentic pirate details, which make them great for medieval reenactments and renaissance fairs. Our coats and vests are available in different colors as well.