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dependonyou

Admitting Ignorance - Costume Help Needed

Mar 27, 2009 10:15

Okay, some of you may have noticed (and even more of you may be completely clueless to the fact) that I have steadily gained more interest in the Steampunk style. Well recently, due to Ragresen's encouragement while out shopping for new shoes, I picked up a pair of heels that got the ideas running in my brain. Now, I've been costume quiet for some time, ( Read more... )

costumes, sewing, cosplay, steampunk

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immortallander March 27 2009, 15:00:14 UTC

well when talking to a friend at Momocon it sunk in to me to do a steampunk costume. I don't know much about it but I say DO IT!!!! If you can dream it you can do it so Let's Do It!!!!

dependonyou March 27 2009, 15:08:23 UTC

We could always make it a group thing? I can see myself needing a few Soldiers, or maybe a Moll. ^_~ Or you could just do regular steampunk and we can wander together. The opportuities are endless!

tehanu_gin March 27 2009, 15:11:49 UTC

The wonderful thing about steampunk is that it's sooo diverse you can do just about anything and still be steampunk. =) It's more the colors than anything. The style can be anything from Victorian to 1920's to Futuristic.

tehanu_gin March 27 2009, 15:09:36 UTC

That would definately work! I've seen something like that before. Not exact or anything so your idea is still original. =) You could do a pinstripe Victorian skirt with a pinstripe top and a small black vest with a pocket watch or something hanging from it.
This is the skirt I want but I think it would be just as well suited for your needs or something similar. This one might be better. Check out that website, they have some great clothes there.

dependonyou March 27 2009, 22:33:12 UTC

OH, what did you see that's kind of like it? XD

I very much like those skirts you've linked, and they've given me some ideas. I think I'd want to construct from scratch rather than purchase, though. S'easier that way, I think. And I'd probably want to try solid pinstriping on the skirt rather than what those have got going for them.

tehanu_gin March 27 2009, 15:14:40 UTC

Join this group!

dependonyou March 27 2009, 22:25:59 UTC

Hah, beat you to it, I was already a member! Though apparently I wasn't watching the community. Bad me. ::puts it on watch::

dusktodawn March 27 2009, 15:32:27 UTC

oooooh me, leiko and kim are gonna do Steampunk for D*C! you should totally do it with us :D

dependonyou March 27 2009, 22:23:32 UTC

Yes yes, please please! <3<3<3

dependonyou March 30 2009, 16:25:27 UTC

I'd love to plot with you guys about the steampunkyness, too. <3

OH, and I think there's a contest that's right up your alley on DA, dunno if you saws it or are already participating or anything...

http://drachearannak.deviantart.com/journal/23902043/

ssfseiyakou March 27 2009, 16:27:29 UTC

Steampunk seems to be the rage as of late. I don't know much about it, but I must say - those shoes are made of awesome.

cigamerisedi March 27 2009, 16:48:41 UTC

iawtc - those shoes are gorgeous!

dependonyou March 27 2009, 22:25:12 UTC

S'ankew! I got them for a steal, too. $25, and another pair of shoes from the same brand for half off of something crazy like $15, though those are much more "normal" than these.

dependonyou March 27 2009, 22:24:33 UTC

Aren't they, though? They're about half a size too small, but I simply had to have them. I'm trying to wear them in, and I'm going to take them to get stretched. Let's hope it works. If nothing else, they should be fine in the long run for costume shoes.

As for Steampunk, it's pretty easy to get into. I don't know much about it, but what I've seen thusfar has really sucked me in. <3