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• Tobias

  Hi everyone! I have been obsessed with steampunk dresses for a long time now - these corsets, bustles, high collars, gears, leather inserts... there is something incredibly captivating about them. I recently saw a girl in such a dress in real life at a book fair - she looked like the heroine of some alternative 19th century novel, it was simply impossible to take my eyes off her! Since then I have been wondering: is it possible to wear such dresses not only to festivals and photo shoots? Has anyone tried to integrate elements of a steampunk dress into an everyday wardrobe? Or is it too extravagant? I would be glad to hear your opinions and, perhaps, advice on combinations.

  Apr 30th, 11:00 am
• EvanDuke

  It all started the same way for me - at first I just looked at steampunk dresses on the Internet, then I started sewing for photo shoots, and now some elements have migrated to my regular wardrobe. The main thing is to approach this wisely and in moderation. A full look with a corset, crinoline and metal accessories, of course, raises a lot of questions on the subway. But if you take, say, a dress with a distinctive cut - for example, with an asymmetrical skirt and a high waist - and wear it with a leather jacket and simple boots, you get a completely wearable urban look. I wear this to work in the fall. People sometimes pay attention, but more often in a positive way, especially if you play it up with charm. As for fabrics, I advise choosing natural, but dense ones. Linen, thick cotton, even velvet. Faux leather quickly loses its appearance, especially if the elements are actively used. And don't forget about the fittings - brass, aged silver, decorative buttons, chains - all this makes the image "that one", even if the cut itself is not super classic. I once sewed a dress for myself, inspired by Victorian fashion, but added a belt with chains and a mini-bag in the shape of a watch - and the whole image sparkled. Oh yeah, I almost forgot! If you don't know how to sew, I advise you to look for craftsmen at fairs. Here in St. Petersburg, for example, at festivals like "Starcon" or "Steampunk Fest" you can find many unique things. Some craftsmen even make transformable dresses - you can, for example, unfasten the lower part of the skirt and get something similar to a tunic for everyday wear.

  Apr 30th, 3:48 pm
• thiefcrazy98

  It's interesting how the theme is gaining popularity. By the way, I saw a girl in a beige-copper dress with a leather vest at a street exhibition - it looked unexpectedly harmonious even outside the context of a "steampunk event". Apparently, everything depends on the presentation and details.

  May 1st, 2:28 am