a brief introduction of steampunk sub-genre and steampunk women costumes

Steampunk, a concept of Victorian science fiction can be largely defined as combination alternate history, fantasy and fictional science set on 19th century Victorian era. Steampunk is originated from imagination – If technical revolution had happened on 19th century what would have world look like. Machine and robots would be powered by steam. If you are still not able to imagine the world of steampunk, think of Wild West, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The Time Machine and H.G. Wells. May be now, you can think of lighter-than-air-airship, analog and mechanical computers of Charles Babbage and other technologies of alternate history.

Steampunk sub-genre originated around late 1960’s or 70’s and gradually made its strong presence which further strengthened with the introduction of internet. By now people started to consume it in the form of steampunk clothing, accessories, lifestyle and literature were already there. Small yet strong steampunk sub-genre of European and American world has succeeded in spreading wings outside of their territory. Steampunk is famous term in some Asian and African countries as well, thanks to growing influence of internet and satellite channels.

But why the Victorian era because this was the period when technology started revolutionized. For instance invention of big and heavy steam engine to pull gigantic containers, in no any other era such thing had seen. It was the period when big and happening technologies were in their initial stage, when women in Victorian clothing dressed as women and men as men. However in today’s world women are independent and cross dressing is allowed. Women wear pants and can enjoy the comfort of modern technology with added Victorian aesthetics.

You can be a steampunk lady also if you are interested in steampunk subculture. To start, get dressed in steampunk costumes for themed events. If experience happened to be nice then give yourself more exposure to punk fairs and conventions. Now take further steps and wear steampunk dresses on parties, weekends and at other events. Lastly wear them daily. It is not that bizarre outfit to wear on office environment.

Any steampunk attire you wear, remember it must have Victorian element. You don’t need to look like Victorian women in every respect. Afterall you are not travelling back to that period rather you are making scientific fantasies of those periods come alive.

Women have myriad of options to wear punk style Victorian costumes and one of the very important piece without which steampunk wear remain incomplete is steampunk corset. You can think of skipping vest but not punk corset. Anything could look very feminine and steampunkish with punk Victorian corset. The other clothing like bustles and shrugs are also the part of punk attire that helps in creating fantasy world of past. Skirts are to available in various length and designs for instance skirts can be as short as above knee length or voluminous touching the floor. Nevertheless pay attention to your blouses, coats, jackets and vests, they must be closely fit.