Steampunk Costume- Bare Minimum to Iconic Look (Where should you start?)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2021
- Lt Nathaniel Flint of the Landship Scorpios discusses what the barest of barest minimum for a Steampunk costume can be and where a new steampunk should go after that.
What is your opinion on Steampunk Costumes must-haves? Let us know down below.
ADD GEARS TO EVERYTHING, YOUR HAT, YOUR VEST. YOUR UNDERWEAR... EVERYTHING
Seems legit
A very accessible and uplifting video! Well done!
As of right now I’m making a 6 barrel revolver using copper, steel, wood, deer antler, and leather. My jeans have a tan cloth on the side. I’m going to make gators out of leather. Plague doctor mask will help as well.
Great idea video 👍 I've been steampunk for years. I've got a good size collection of steampunk items. I need to make a video myself.
What do you think of steampunk LITE for everyday wear ??? 😎
Four watches on on wrist is a interesting look. Nice watches from the thrift store or flea market. Pick them up super cheap. I've got 20 old wrist watches i can put on one arm all at a time. It's a bit much so I stay with four.
They don't work BUT they look good
"What do you think of steampunk LITE for everyday wear ?"
I am not opposed. In fact, my signature look for close to a decade has basically been "Noir Detective" and people around me have gotten used to it. I think it quite easy to work a hat or several hats into most looks, wearing layers (which usually comes from button down shirt and vest) is a very good look. A steampunked Jacket or coat in colder weather is a solid way. There's a lot of good ways to work in many historical or vintage fashions with modern day options to achieve a sort of "Steampunk lite" look. Of course there's always a set of goggles on a hat or around your neck.
"Four watches on on wrist is a interesting look... They don't work BUT they look good."
Now you are getting into the realm of oddities or eclectic looks. So, YES, these work in ourmodern world. There's just a few things you need to be aware of: You are an oddity. I was more like this in college, literally being super steampunk and "out there" out in the real world. This isn't "bad" per-say but you doneed to keep in mind you are now taking a step outside of context and purposefully dressing "wild". This is getting into "signature look" territory.
So.... you can wearwhatever you want, but you'll run into things like being stopped all the time, asked a lot of questions around "why", and open the door to people of all sorts to give disgusted glances or passive aggressive comments. Depending on the situation, you can also run into accepting that certain stores and businesses might deny you entry. Let's take your example, police might come up and ask you about the watches. Planes might straight up tell you you cannot fly on them. Doesn't matter if you are dangerous or not, they might choose to straight up "not chance it" or choose to "not deal with it". Now... they might be wrong, but they are not "in the wrong".
When you take certain things, and remove them from context, you need to be more aware and empathetic of others. For instance, I would never suggest a weapon, fake or not, be worked into your day-to-day attire. That invites scrutiny like no other. But if you walk around with, say, a bunch of old tools.... those could also make people uncomfortable. There are certain communities who can get uncomfortable at the sight of, say, a Pith helmet or certain uniforms. So, it's important to recognize what is "out there" and take a second to think about how that comes across to certain people, both in context and out of it. Sadly, not everyone will "get" the historical or fashion arguments you might make to defend it.
If you still choose to go forward with an elaborate cane or bandoleer of gadgets as your day-to-day look, justbe aware of the impact that might have on your life and be prepared to deal with it calmly and respectfully.
On the plus side.... you dress around town as "Inspector Gadget" and no one ever believes you are up to no good and many people feel comfortable approaching and asking for help. I've gotten the chance to be a positive impact in my local town. A+ for "Uncle Buck" look-alike Nathaniel Flint.
Anyway, this would be a GREAT topic for a video. Maybe I should organize these thoughts better, find some examples, and make a sequel to this video. Thanks for your comment, I hope this helps.
@@LandshipScorpios it's crazy I know BUT I'm almost 70 and retired somewhat. I've done all kinds of work like unloading ships down in Florida to handling race horses in New Mexico and about every kind of crazy work 😎 you can think of. I'm long hair crazy looking as a norm I guess. People can talk trash all they want it's a free country USA.
I've had people on the street ask me about the watches when I only had the four on. If the cops ever stop and ask I'll just act stupid. Cops avoid stupid old crazy looking people. Like the lord of the rings people. It's all a game with them anymore.
I only got one vest (3XL). One size too big but it's nice.
I've got steampunk clothes, hats, goggles, welding helmets, belts and buckles, jewelry, boots, shoes, etc..
I made a belt from a Harley Davidson primary drive chain. It off of a 67 motor cycle that was worked on. I like it. I made a nice buckle for it AND I've got two other wrist chains made from other engine timing chains THEY match the belt I made.
I've got steampunk furniture, a steampunk bicycle, wall art, etc..
I've been doing steampunk a long time I guess 😎 JUST don't go in any government buildings THEY won't let you in if you a bunch of steampunk stuff on AND forget the airport 🤡 IT'S NOT NORMAL FOR GODZ SAKE MON !!! hahahaha
Why bee normal. It doesn't pay enuf ... I made a World War Z battle helmet. I'm ready if the zombies attack. It's an officers dress helmet. Somebody has to lead ...
I've got several antique Black Forest Cuckoo clocks put up in pieces AND packed away. I got it all at a flea market for cheap. That's my next project to put one nice together. It might not work but I want to get one on the wall. Every steampunk home needs an antique Black Forest Cuckoo clock 😎👀 working or not
This is really helpful and encouraging, thank you! Another easy way to accessorize is adding a leather-look belt or two. You can hang pouches or straps for other accessory pieces off it, or just add some shiny extra buckles or rings to it for flair. And if you want to be a bit more historical with your necktie, you can try a gauzy scarf or neckerchief.
I'm going for "Evie" the librarian from "The Mummy"
I've got the Edwardian era clothing, (from thrift stores) down. To make it more steampunk, I add accessories like a belt buckle with an octopus, some vintage looking "adventure" gear, (like a fake antique pocketwatch, a compass, etc)
Steampunk is the Victorian era.
@@annwilliams6575 only one year separates "Victorian" from "Edwardian"
so it's ok
For goggles - how about swim goggles fancied up.
Absolutely. Especially if your costume utilizes a lot of color. Just keep in mind that swim goggles are shaped very differently and will look different. However, there isn't really a bad reason to use them.
I am a new person interested in steampunk idea costumes here should I have So far What do y’all think? Forgot can’t put pictures on here but what do you think of double goggles?
i just bought my steampunk costume and it wasnt cheap i spent around $350
Awesome, yeah that isn't a number to scoff at. But I bet it will look amazing at a con, meetup, or just for a Halloween event!
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