Steampunk clothing

If you are looking for a creative bow idea for a festival, themed holiday, or any other stylized event, steampunk is worth a look, which has been very popular in recent years. He is experiencing another wave of his renaissance, tirelessly increasing his army of fans.

Steampunk is a modern subculture that has quite a lot of fans all over the world. This style seems to transfer to a reality where mechanisms and machines dominate, and installations operating by means of steam are considered as the most perfect device. Supporters of this movement cultivate the development of scientific and technological progress against the background of the unfolding drama of the times of Victorian England.

The concept is widely used in graphics, computer games, as well as sculpture and interior decoration. This style has found its embodiment in the wardrobe, its concept is based on the use of metal accessories - clock mechanisms, metal gears, screws and the like.

Steampunk has three main stylistic lines.

• Classic. This is a light version, some ideas of which can be applied in everyday life. The image involves wearing leather goods, layered skirts and leather corsets. This image is often used by modern designers, presenting stylized bows in their fashion collections.

• Fantastic. Things in this style, rather, resemble carnival costumes, they look very original and unusual. There are no clear rules and canons in the creation of such bows.

• Technical. It is represented by a rude silhouette and an impressive amount of all kinds of decorative elements in clothes, special attention is paid to stylish accessories. This direction of steampunk is considered quite specific, therefore, not everyone can put into practice a harmonious image.

To begin with, the steampunk style does not have a distinctive gender identity. The fairer sex here can pick up shirts, pants and ties of restrained men's styles. More often than not, however, girls prefer Victorian clothing designs. Some items can be attributed to the basic elements of a woman's wardrobe.

• Shirts. Most often these are feminine models with guipure inserts, a lot of frills and an abundance of lace. However, if desired, ladies can always try on a laconic men's bow. In this case, preference is given to classic men's shirts without a collar, it is supplemented with vests and a tie.

• Pants. Absolutely any style and fabric is allowed. Perhaps the only exception is jeans. Rather, they relate to modern inventions and give the style a youthful look, and this is completely unacceptable in the concept of steampunk.

• Blazers with vests look spectacular, as a rule, checkered coarse fabrics are used for their sewing.

• An indispensable element of steampunk is a corset with metal rivets. If in the old days such a piece of clothing belonged to underwear, today it is becoming a full-fledged item of everyday wardrobe.

• Dresses in this style have a rather complex design., because they combine a voluminous skirt with a strict corset. The skirt usually has an asymmetrical shape - it is shortened in front and reaches the floor in the back. Dresses are traditionally sewn multi-layered, with frills and ruffles.

• Skirts are made from rough fabric. This piece of clothing can be of very different lengths, the most important thing is that it provides for voluminous assemblies.

• Outerwear in many ways repeats the military style. An aviator jacket looks quite impressive, as well as a soldier's overcoat with massive buttons. For a more feminine option, consider a Victorian coat.

Men usually create the image of Sherlock Holmes, Professor Moriarty, famous travelers and scientists. As a rule, a bow involves any trousers, shirts with rolled up sleeves and a vest.

A complete look is unthinkable without the right shoes. In steampunk, you can take the simplest pair, decorating it with various metallic elements. Boots with inflated lacing or leather boots with thick heels will also work.

Some options are distinguished among the most popular models.

Shoes inspired by Victorian fashion. In this case, the heel can be either medium or low.

Informal models look harmonious - massive shoes or high ankle boots, always with lacing. Usually, girls prefer a high, stable heel, as well as a platform. Buckle and coarse lacing will be 100% stylish.

Steampunk involves decorating shoes with typical metal elements such as bolts and gears.

No look can be complete without additional accessories. The most notable of these are headdresses. They are presented in a wide range of models, ranging from compact "tablets" to inflated cylinders. It is advisable to decorate them with metal elements.For men, garrison caps and high cylinders, decorated with gears and cogs, are suitable.

For ladies, gloves are considered a must-have addition to a suit. They are made of thin leather or elastic guipure.

A steampunk look is impossible without pendants, chains, bracelets, brooches and earrings. All decorations should consist of figured mechanical elements or their imitation. Most often, bolts, screws and gears from watches are used for decoration. To emphasize the specificity of the outfit, guipure and thin leather are added to the decoration.

Goggles are considered a must have accessory. Originally used to keep the eyes from gusts of wind and dust, they were commonly worn by travelers as well as racers and drivers.

Glasses in such glasses are black or brown, orange, blue and other multi-colored surfaces are allowed. Models with a compass instead of eyepieces look very stylish.

Glasses in this style often have metal decorations, for example, spikes and rivets. This jewelry is most often worn on the forehead or on the head.

The watches in the theme of steampunk look really exclusive, it is no coincidence that their cost is quite high. At first glance, they seem rough, this is due to the presence of a large number of parts and mechanisms. The wrist watch has a thickened strap, it is made of leather and metal, lace is used to create women's models. In accordance with the stylistic direction, they are also decorated with all kinds of mechanical elements.

A massive bracelet is considered one of the basic accessories. You can buy it in the store, or you can make it yourself. Jewelry like this looks like an expensive piece of art. If we talk about women, then steampunk bracelets involve a combination of leather and metal. If everything is clear with the first, then the second means fragments of the clockwork (various springs and gears).

If you are going to a stylized themed party, you don't have to buy an expensive costume. The design fully allows for the option of making an outfit on your own, and interesting details can be found in any second-hand retail outlets.

When choosing a themed style of men's steampunk clothing, it is easy to get confused among the available methods of transformation. Of the whole variety of bows, two of the most popular ones can be distinguished.

• The image of a gentleman. He meets all the traditional canons of style. Preference here is given to laconic suits and shirts of neutral shades, a tailcoat coat and a high bowler hat.

• The image of the worker. Here leather clothes will be appropriate, tunics take the place of a jacket, and a coat is replaced with a leather jacket.

Composing a wardrobe for women also has its own characteristics.

• So, shirts and blouses should fit tightly around the neck and be gathered in folds. It is advisable to use chiffon, silk or cotton models with lace inserts and beautiful buttons. Gloves are selected depending on the sleeves - long ones are combined with short sleeves, short gloves are optimal for long-sleeved shirts.

• Corsets are considered an obligatory attribute of the style. They are not only suitable for a party, they can also be worn in everyday life. Leather corsets in brownish-beige or gray shades look best.

• If a girl wants to try on the bow of an engineer or pilot, then you can compose your bow from simple shirts without lace inserts. A jacket with a pocket watch is put on top.

• A winter look is created using an aviator jacket or tailcoat. At first glance, this is a purely masculine wardrobe.However, within the framework of steampunk, they will be appropriate for eccentric women.

• Steampunk clothing is combined with high heels and oversized lace-up boots. High styling with curls and elongated strands will help complement the bow. The color of the hair can be absolutely any, although lately purple shades are in trend. Bulky wigs and fake curls are also welcome.

• Unisex bows are widespread. In this case, details for women and men are combined with each other. For example, a men's shirt can be worn under wide-leg pants.

Compared to other styles, steampunk stands out for the ability to combine seemingly incongruous elements. This design is a tandem of technological progress and ideas of the past. It is no coincidence that tight corsets, voluminous lace skirts and feminine blouses with rough shoes, leather belts and metal accessories are harmoniously combined in one image.

• Steampunk is indispensable for themed parties.

• The image of the bride and groom looks especially impressive in this theme.

• Stylish bows can be created not only for adults, boys and girls look no less impressive.

• By the way, some steampunk ideas can be used in everyday life.