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When you browse the internet for good, affordable clothes, there is the challenge of picking out the best from the rest because there are just too many options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, to make things easier, we have created this list to give you steampunk fashion ideas on what to wear for your next adventure–or just in the regular Saturday steampunk-themed party with the gang. Ready? Here we go!<\/p>\n\n\n

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What to Look for in a Steampunk Dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n

When shopping for steampunk costumes, we often look for Victorian-era-inspired clothes since this is the time period most of the steampunk aesthetic is based on. Remember those long, bell-shaped skirts that extends past the ankles combined with bodices with tight-fitting and often uncomfortable corsets underneath? Those are what you will see when Googling historically-accurate Victorian clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although those are the norm during the Victorian period, you don’t have to follow this dress code strictly. After all, Victorian style is just one part of the equation to steampunk fashion. The other is the retro-futuristic and industrial aesthetic that the people of the past centuries envisioned what the future would look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combine these two contrasting (yet complementary) aesthetics and you get steampunk. When planning for a steampunk dress costume, here are some styling pointers you can keep in mind to achieve the perfect look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neutral Color Palettes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Steampunk fashion is mainly made up of three colors: black, brown, and white. Add some cream or golden yellow, burgundy, steely gray, orange, and maybe a little of other colors like blue, pink, or green, and you get a more vibrant color palette that still fits with the steampunk aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, when looking for dresses to wear, keep in mind to get clothing with colors that remind you of brass, bronze, leather, steel, and coal–materials that are closely tied with steampunk style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lace, Leather, and Linen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Victorian clothing is famously known for its lace-filled dresses and accessories. From bodices and skirts to leggings, there is a high chance it’s beautifully decorated with lace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leather is another commonly used material in steampunk clothing, albeit they are more usually seen in pants, vests, jackets, coats, and other more “masculine” fashion pieces. However, there are still other great uses for leather or faux leather in steampunk fashion, mainly made up of dresses, such as leather suspenders, belt bags, and accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linen bodices, shirts, and dresses also fit the bill. Get one that is either white, off-white, or cream-colored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layers, Starting From The Base<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Again, looking into Victorian fashion will give you ideas on what to wear for your steampunk costume. Victorian clothing for women are notorious for having multiple layers, starting from the chemise to the petticoats, to the skirt. Not that you will need all of them, but having a few layers will add more depth and details to your costume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic + Industrial + Your Own Aesthetics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you know, steampunk fashion is a fusion between classy and ornate Victorian aesthetics and the practical developments brought by the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of steampunk aesthetics is it will let you use your creativity to the limit to combine these two seemingly contrasting concepts. When creating your steampunk costume, for example, you can add “industrial” accessories to your Victorian-dress, say gears or a tiny piece of metal equipment. It doesn’t stop there, too. You can even combine styles borrowed from Gothic and medieval fashion to enhance your garb. If you want, you can make a backstory on how it came to be in case some people will ask you about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t Forget Your Accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When setting up your steampunk costume, remember to add accessories such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n