In 1981, Vivienne Westwood made her mark on London's fashion scene with her aptly titled "Pirates" collection. The garments and accessories evoked the fantasy and romanticism of criminal seafarers and launched a career of whimsical runway looks.

Since Dame Viv's debut collection, scores of designers have emulated her creations. While Betsey Johnson and Jean-Paul Gaultier (left and right, above) took the pirate influence quite literally, the team at Chloé erred on the side of sophistication (center).

With tassels and billowy blouses as major trends for spring, plus this week's release of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" we want to know: Would you ever rock the swashbuckling styles?