Best Captain John Smith Costume

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Need a Captain John Smith costume for a class project, presentation or Halloween party? Check out the various costumes in this article.

To get a historically accurate and authentic-looking costume, you should base your costume on what Captain John Smith really looked like (unless you are specifically looking for a costume based on the Disney version of Smith. If so, then skip ahead to the first costume listed in this article.)

Captain John Smith was an English explorer who wore the typical fashion of the times, which was a leather or cloth doublet, a standing collar, breeches, a cape and boots.

Image of Captain John Smith from his map of New England circa 1616

Image of Captain John Smith from his map of New England circa 1616

The following Captain John Smith costumes best match these descriptions:

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John Smith Disney Costume:

If you are looking for a John Smith costume based on the Disney version of him from the film Pocahontas, this John Smith costume by Funcostumes on Amazon is the obvious choice for you.


The costume is made out of polyester and includes a light blue shirt with gray sleeves, blue elastic waist trousers and a brown faux leather strap that goes across the chest. The wig and boot covers are not included. The costume is available in sizes small, medium, large and x-large.

The costume would pair perfectly with a partner’s Pocahontas costume.

John Smith Disney Hat:

If you are looking for a hat similar to the Conquistador-style morion helmet that John Smith wore in the Disney film, this Conquistador helmet by the Jacobson Hat Company is a great choice.


The helmet is made out of lightweight plastic and is silver-colored to make it look more like metal. The hat comes in a standard one-size-fits all.

John Smith Disney Wig:

If you need a blond wig to complete your John Smith Disney costume, this John Smith wig by Funcostumes should do the trick.


The wig has shoulder-length yellow synthetic hair on a mesh cap and comes in a standard one-size-fits all.

Captain John Smith Costume for Boys:

This boys John Smith explorer costume by California Costumes is the most historically accurate Smith costume I’ve found and matches what Smith typically wore in real life.


The costume is made out of polyester and includes a gray doublet with attached sleeves, belt with attached pouch and boot tops. The sword is not included. The costume is available in sizes medium, large and x-large.

Captain John Smith Costume for Men:

This adult Captain John Smith costume by California Costumes probably looks the least like the actual Captain John Smith or the Disney version of him but it is the best-selling John Smith costume on Amazon (though this is most likely because it can easily be used for other historical costumes as well.)


The costume is made out of polyester and includes a gray button-down vest with an attached shirt and a belt. The trousers are not included. The costume is available in sizes small, medium, large and x-large.

Boot Covers:

If you need boot covers to complete your costume, these adult boot covers by Forum Novelties are a great choice.


The black boot covers can transform any black shoes into knee length boots. The boot covers are decorated with boot laces and studs and come in a standard one-size-fits-all.

Breeches:

To complete your Captain John Smith costume you’ll need a pair of breeches. These breeches by Alexander’s Costumes cinch below the knee and have an elastic waist and a faux button.


The breeches are made out of polyester and are available in sizes medium and large.


Sources:
Dean, Catherine. Jamestown. Arcadia Publishing, 2012.
Price, David A. “The Real John Smith: Remembering Our ‘First President.” Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sept. 2008, blogs.britannica.com/2008/09/the-real-john-smith-remembering-our-first-president/

Best Captain John Smith Costume

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