Most commonly worn by military and naval officers, the classic tricorne (three-cornered) hat added function to form: the hat acted as an early umbrella via its brim-forming gutters that tilted rain away from the wearer’s face. For women in the 18th century, the hat was an icon of wealth.

Top hats were part of formal wear for U.S. presidential inaugurations for many years. President Dwight D. Eisenhower spurned the hat for his inauguration, but John F. Kennedy, who was accustomed to formal dress, brought it back for his in 1961.

Monroe was the last U.S. president to wear a powdered wig, a tricorn hat, and knee-breeches in keeping with late 18th-century fashions. That earned him the nickname “The Last Cocked Hat.”

It’s an ancient cosmetic that was mainly used in Arab culture to prevent eye ailments and sun glare, and it was used by both men and women. It makes sense for pirates to wear kohl considering they spend most of their time out at sea, and water attracts the most sunlight.

Anne Bonny – At the top of the list is Anne Bonny, probably the most famous female pirate to sail during the Golden Age. She was a member of Calico Jack’s crew, along with Mary Read, but it is said that the two women fought with more skill than any man on board the ship.

Edward Teach (aka “Blackbeard”), 1680-1718 Perhaps the most famous pirate of all time, Blackbeard definitely lived up to his fearsome reputation. He was said to enter into every battle with a bevy of weapons including knives, pistols and two swords.