Steampunk Accessories at Makerfaire 2013
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Steampunk Goggles Photographer: Brent Cizek
Steampunk accessories
Some accessories include:
- Goggles
- Cameo choker
- Cuff earrings
- Arm warmers
- Leather harness
- Hip holster
- Hats
- Parasol
- Timepiece
Other accessories may include hair pins, boot cuffs, and . Long elegant gloves can be worn, but fingerless gloves are a go-to for a more adventurous look.
Wearers of the Steampunk aesthetic typically don top hats, flight helmets, deerstalkers hats, Arctic flap hats, or newsboy caps.
Many hats are worn as statement pieces and are usually highly decorative. At times, goggles are worn on the brim of the hat. Many hats are made with leather or decorative fabrics. Some hats are decorated with:
- Cogs
- Gears
- Feathers
- Lace
- Chains
- Cameos
But, hats can be decorated with anything, as long as it fits into the overall desired Steampunk look. Headwear is also not limited to the fashion of the Victorian era. Other headwear may include pirate-style bandanas, dreadlocks, beads, yarn, or feathers in the hair, and other hardware.
Steampunk men typically wear:
- Goggles
- Gloves
- Timepiece
- Monocle
- Suspenders
Pocketwatches are worn by both Steampunk men and women.
Depending on the type of style, some accessories may also be weaponry. These are generally handmade and range in size from small pistols to large cannons.
Many accessories are handmade by the wearer, and many tutorials for Do-It-Yourself Steampunk accessories can be found online.
Online Resources[]
Videos[]
- How To Make A Top Hat, DIY Steampunk Fashion Pattern Tutorial
- How to Make Your Own Steampunk Eye Patch
- Jazz Fashion Accessories Steampunk jewelry