Steampunk Christmas New Year
December 24, 2014I can only imagine that a Steampunk Christmas is the best fun one can have if you’re not buying into fetish, burlesque or punk. If you’re doing steampunk however, you can probably amalgamate the whole lot into one gorgeous steampunk extravaganza, with you playing a central role.
Steampunk Christmas New Year
A futuristic steampunk gun (yes you can buy them) and a festive corset and you’re almost there. If you use your imagination, your whole outfit should be a source of conversation for some time.
Victorian theme
When you’re doing steampunk, as we’ve seen, it’s best to start with a Victorian theme, and then dress around it. It’s like Victorian with a futuristic, science fiction kick. You can do whatever you like as long as you have this essential thing covered.
For Christmas it’s just a case of doing what everyone else does at this time of year – a little more glitz, a little more sparkle and a little more satin, and you’re on the home straight.
Corsets
Go for satin, brass, silver and gold covered corsets with luxury piping and extra frills as an added extra. If you can afford to, go expensive and then dress around it inexpensively. If you can’t afford it, then you’ll find there are plenty of inexpensive corsets on the market, and you can search vintage if you want something just that little bit more authentic. You can even embellish it yourself, and if you’re going for a particular theme within the steampunk look, then embellishing can only be a good thing.
Velvet, satin and sleeves
Luxurious, opulent fabrics are a must, with velvet and satin and rich dark colours. Hobble skirts in shiny satin, and underneath your corset,a puff sleeved creation that shimmers on your shoulders makes for a dramatic look. A hat with full plumage, the pillbox hat worn forward on the crown of your head, with curls tumbling from it and lying casually around your shoulders. The corsets and boots can be sourced via fetish stores, we’re talking laces, heels and buckles.
Steampunk – Accessories
A faux fur stole (perfect in white) with elbow length gloves. Contemporary make-up with a faraway look matched by ankle length skirt. Jewellery is heavy Victorian with the science bit added – think cogs and wheels, like the inside of a watch worn on the outside, sitting at the centre of a Victorian brooch. Goggles are a little stereotypical steampunk and unless you really do have a deep desire to wear goggles to the Christmas party, leave them at home.
Steampunk – Men
Think Caractacus Potts from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the science and invention of the 19th century. Long leather or suede coats with pilots hats, and if you insist, those awful goggles.Long dress coats are good for a bit of a dandyish look and you can be choose a character and dress around it, be a vampire, pilot, inventor or an explorer (80 days around the world meets H.G. Wells).
The choice is yours, just use your imagination and make sure you have all the accessories to match. Binoculars, goggles (!), or futuristic embellishments, fob watches, pocket watches and maybe a steampunk gun, if you really feel you must.
If you’re doing steampunk this year, either because you’re a real steampunk enthusiast or you’re just dressing up for a fancy dress party, whatever you do, do it with style. Steampunk is a really beautiful and imaginative way of dressing and with a little and patience, you can create some amazing looks.
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Brown dual belt steampunk vixen corset
TWILIGHT- Burlesque Costume Corset Black Swan Steampunk party dress
Steampunk Inspired Top Hat
Velvet corset jacket by mizsmith
Steampunk satin dress
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Victorian Steampunk Clothing – Men’s Victorian Military Jacket
Steampunk Men’s Black Tall Top Hat with Tie band and Clock parts
