Steampunk Sunday: Dresses

One of the things I find fascinating about Steampunk is the word 'punk' that's on the end there. 'Punk' implies a movement that is counter the current culture.

Steampunk is certainly counter-culture and that's seen nowhere quite as well as in the clothing. Women's Steampunk clothing, in particular, is hard to grasp at first blush. It is inspired by, if not taken directly from, Victorian styles and modes of dress. The dresses are beautiful, flattering and modest. The modesty is probably one of the things I love the most about these dresses (though the beautiful fabrics help, too) and I find it sadly amusing that a full length dress and a modest neckline are considered to be revolutionary.

As with most outfits, the accessories truly make this one special.

It's the velvet that makes this dress for me. I just want to go and touch it.

It's not just the ladies who are getting into the act. Don't worry gents, we'll get to you next week!

This beautiful design is for a wedding dress. I love that it's not all white!

Somebody once told me that Steampunk is what happens when Goths discover the color brown.
Well, if that's the case, I love the way they use a new color!

Steampunk Sunday: Footwear

I'll be honest, I love shoes. There's something about wearing a great pair of shoes, even if the rest of the outfit is a little dull, that can just give me a whole new attitude. And boots? Ah, I love a good pair of boos even more. 

Steampunk boots? If heaven is where it's always happy hour on somebody else's tab, Steampunk boots are what you wear to that happy hour. 

How beautiful are those boots? Elegant and simple but with those gears running all the way up, they're perfect for that lady in the age of steam. 

I love these shoes. The base is a modern style but it's the added gear details that make these a great addition to a modern ensemble that you want to give just that classic edge. 

I'm not sure I'd wear these ones but I think the design is interesting. They bring to mind the scientists lovely female assistant dressing up outside of the lab. 

I love shoes that tell a story. Who would wear those shoes? Why would they purchase them? The more interesting the story, the more I love them.