samedi 13 janvier 2018

What You Need To Know About Steampunk Jewelry And Fashion

By Margaret Harris


If you like the idea of industrial jewelry but don't want heavy, angry looking pieces you may want to consider a different approach. Steampunk jewelry often has a very industrial feel to it but it often feels happier and more playful than most industrial styles. If you have seen or heard of this movement here is what you need to know in order to tell whether it is something you want to know more about.

It may surprise you to find out that this style goes far beyond clothing, jewelry and accessories. There are many people who totally immerse themselves in the lifestyle. You will notice that most of the clothing, jewelry pieces and other items have a distinctly retro feel to them. This is because the genre has its roots firmly planted in the Victorian era, when industrialization was just beginning to exist.

The reality that these items come from is one that relies on steam power, blimps instead of planes and many other alternate versions of what today's technology is like. Individuals who are designing pieces that will have this feel often incorporate gears, metal flowers and other similar items into necklaces, rings, bracelets or other forms of adornment.

Women often love this style of dress as it gives them the chance to wear pieces they may not be able to anywhere else. If you are just starting out you might want to think about getting a corset, a blouse with long, flowing sleeves and a long skirt. Other women may end up putting together riding outfits or costumes that Victorian women may have worn to tea or to important social events.

Men also have a large range of options to choose from. If you love the idea of wearing an elegant morning suit with a jacket and dress slacks that is very much in keeping with the steampunk style. A man may also look dashing in a pith helmet or a historical British military uniform.

Some individuals choose to buy their costumes and jewelry online. There are many sites that sell this kind of gear. You can either opt to purchase a complete outfit or mix and match to develop a look that is all your own. You can also attend conventions and other events and find items there as well.

You may be surprised at how easy it is to make this kind of jewelry. You can use metal findings such as fake gears, futuristic looking beads or other items in order to give your pieces the proper look. If you don't like the idea of wearing specific pieces you may want to find metal items that can be sewn onto clothing or accessories to give them a more industrial feel.

If you have an outfit and are wondering where you can wear it the good news is that there are an increasing number of events where other steampunk aficionados gather together to talk about music and costuming, trade clothing and accessories and even participate in high tea, horseback riding or other period specific activities.




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