How Do You Cosplay Steampunk?
If the works of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells or Phil Foglio set your imagination spinning, if the sight of pocket watches, leather and aviator goggles make you reach for your wallet or if you’ve ever wondered just what might have happened if we’d stayed in the pre-electric era of the late 19th century you might just fit in well with the Steampunk culture. Steampunk replaced the cybernetics of cyberpunk with steam and clockworks, and usually reflects the fashions and aesthetics of the Victorian era, even though the stories may be set in an alternate future rather than the past. That’s not to say that all Steampunk is inspired by Victorian styles; I’ve even seen Steampunk pirates! Here are some dress-up ideas for you Steampunks. Start with the basic silhouette by searching for Victorian-style patterns on the Internet or checking out the costume patterns at your local fabric store. Women would have normally worn a skirt, sometimes with a bustle or narrow hoops, with a fitted jacket over a high
