Blackbeard Pirate Costume. Blackbeard, who got his name from the thick black beard he wore, is one of the most infamous pirates who ever sailed among the Caribbean islands. This Blackbeard Costume features a classic style pirate coat with black faux leather cuffs and lapels. The costume also includes a black pirate hat with skull applique, a black belt, and a black jabot, a layer of cascading ruffles worn under the coat to add frill to the structured jacket and thrill to the overall appeal of the outfit. Aboard his pirate ship, Queen Anne's Revenge, Blackbeard caused terror and mayhem on the high seas.