(the above image from google images)
For a really unique and creative sub-culture, I'm surprised I'm not that interested in steam punk fashions, while I like some things of it, others I'm just not that fussed on. (however i wont deny it is quite fascinating)
Some of you may have an excellent understanding of what a steam punk is, while some of you may have never even heard the term. So here goes for a brief explanation:
The subculture is a reflection of the past (mainly the industrial and steam age) and debatably combining the past with the future.
Here's some of the main aspects: a lot of bronzed accessories, usually matched with black/sometimes white, like many other cultures you can break the associated "rules"
However, what exactly steam punks wear is completely up to them, generally its a good idea to look at the available occupations of the era: for example, then we had:
- Pirates, they would probably wear brown leather boots, tight pants, loose white/tea stained shirt, along with thick belts, and chains holding enlarged mechanisms and pendants, telescopes, compasses
- Early plane flight attendant, probably boots and jeans as well, chances of military style clothing would be much higher! Double breasted jackets, helmets, goggles, studded belts etc;
- Victorian lady, much more elegant: corsets heavy, long skirts/dresses these are the ones more inclined to wear necklaces with gears and such hanging off them! Shoes can probably be more detailed: large bronze buckles, thick bronze zippers, necklaces, lace, opera glasses etc;
- Explorer, buckled shoes, and trousers, with lovely vests/coats etc, you could wear a bronzed self made bow tie, or gloves, specs, walking sticks, telescopes pocket watches
- Motorist, Trousers, lace up boots, vests coats, if you were to use this occupation as an influence, i think you could do allot in terms of all your brass bits and pieces: i can visualize motor pieces having a big impact upon the look! If you try i believe that cylinders would look rather wonderful! Aside that, top hats, single lens!
- Hunter, jeans, trousers, blouses, vests, corsets, Russian military hats, weaponry (guns, maybe even arrows/spears
weather you would like to use steam punk fashions for every day or as a dress up, you'll find many places to shop for all this, and maybe evn make your own! I recomend you visit http://www.steampunkemporium.com/ Thats all for now sadly! ive had a long tireing day, hopefully i didnt contradict myself (as i often do when im tired, and the fact my computer is freezing therefor not highlighting spelling errors) and you found the article interesting and useful. look out for more in the future!
