Steampunk Clothing Style

Steampunk clothing style is based on the fashions of the Victorian-era. Generally, Steampunk clothing is reserved for special occasions such as theme parties and conventions, but this style can also be worn as an every-day look.

Those with a preference for the Steampunk aesthetic typically wear clothes in brown, tan, white, and off-white. Grey, black, and olive green are worn for a more militant look. Bright colors are rarely worn.

Some essentials found in any Steampunk closet:
 * Corset
 * Leather harness
 * White blouses
 * Blouses with jabots
 * Long brown skirts
 * Skirts with bustles
 * Petticoat
 * Jacket
 * Pantaloons or bloomers

Though skirts are common for Steampunk women, pants are also worn. Equestrian pants are a popular look, particularly when paired with knee-high boots. Other items may include a brown pleated leather skirt, black blouse, striped tights.

Many Steampunk men wear:
 * Waistcoat
 * Trousers (Non-pleated)
 * Long, straight jackets
 * Spats
 * Nice shirt

There are many Steampunk styles outside of the clothing based on Victorian-era fashions. These looks include:


 * Pirate - Elements of the Steampunk Pirate look include: Ragged clothing, bandanas, beads in the hair, dreadlocks.


 * Deiselpunk - Elements of the Deiselpunk look include: Engineer clothing, goggles, dirt or oil streaked face or clothes


 * Wild West - Elements of the Wild West Steampunk look include: Pointed boots, curled facial hair, skirts with bustles


 * Dark - Elements of the Dark Steampunk look include: Subdued colors, black clothing


 * Space - Elements of the Space Steampunk look include: Dreadlocks, black and silver color scheme, futuristic look


 * Pilot - Elements of the Steampunk Pilot look include: Aviator cap, goggles, brown leather jacket


 * Hunter - Elements of the Steampunk Hunter look include: Bow and arrows, leather clothing, furs


 * Postapocalyptic - Elements of the Post-Apocalyptic style include: Tribal motifs, gas masks, ragged clothing.

Places to buy Steampunk clothing:

 * Steampunk Couture
 * Clockwork Couture
 * Gentleman's Emporium
 * Steampunk Threads
 * Recollections.biz

Related Pages

 * Steampunk Main Page
 * Steampunk Accessories
 * Steampunk Footwear
 * Steampunk Hair
 * Steampunk Makeup
 * Steampunk Lifestyle