Steampunk newbie

[Berolloreb]

Does anyone have any ideas about what to wear. I am an old goth who keeps up an interest and so know many of the online sites anyway, and obviously google is my friend . I need something for the Whitby Steampunk weekend in July, so I'm partly thinking I don't want it to be horribly sweaty (so much stuff is polyester) but also wondering if I just need an pagoda umbrella. I don't like frills AT ALL which is a bit of a problem! Or lace.

How about something like this

Steampunk is really open - you do as much or as little as you like. There are no essentials so go with what you are comfortable in. Goth is a great start as there is loads of obvious crossover but it really us a case of whatever you like. Maybe more colour?

Lace up victorian/edwardian boots are a must.

I’m not a steampunk person so don’t know if this is way off the mark but I saw one girl at a comic festival dressed in steampunk style, but she had gone for sort of bloomers/breeches with high lace up boots and a waistcoat. The androgynous style of it made it so stand out to me.

Corset?

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I would really urge you not to spend a fortune until you knew it's right for you (it will be - steampunkers are lovely!). Charity shops should be open again soon so scour those, make a few bits maybe and use what you have. Above all have fun!

Welcome to the madness.

Oh yes, I know it would be really silly to spend a lot....but I do like to be entirely happy with what I'm wearing.....and I've already sort of promised myself a corset!

Ah well I'm a sucker for corsets myself so I understand. Perhaps go for one you could use elsewhere so not totally steampunk but can be dressed up as SP when you want?

Thought you might like to know Corset story have a sale on their clearance- 3 for £60 although limited sizes.