Cyberpunk and Steampunk are usually wrongly associated with each other. Whereas they do have an effect on one another and share like-minded admirers, Steampunk is clearly an entirely split up movement. Of the 2, Steampunk Costumes is more authoritarian in nature and representative of some sort of that that passes itself off as utopia; when the truth is, is ruled under strict laws and regulations by the powers that be.
That being said...
Steampunk outfits as a fashion fad look like precisely what they represent - a futuristic however underdeveloped type reminiscent of anything out of a Jules Verne or HG Wells science fiction novel. Envision a combination of current Goth and futuristic Goth rolled in to one! The design is not objectionable, and actually is sort of great seeking and delivers on an advantage! Picture Edward Scissorhands meets Elvira Mistress of the black meets Xena the Soldier Princess matches Sherlock Holmes. Sort of.
It is suitable to employ a vest, but when you don't play one, you will have braces. You may make the vest of some lavish fabric, like brocade or jacquard, and put a corresponding cravat. There are many ways to link a cravat, and you should use a wide wrap or a scarf in stead of a cravat, what actually matches your character.
A hat is fine, but you may also make use of a military coat, duster or trench coat. If you utilize a trench fur, pick a easy one with refined pattern or number structure at all in the liner, or one without any lining. European design trench fur or cycling duster is good.
You need to use many sneakers with laces, but oxfords or shoes (with or without laces) are best. Fabric shoes may be used, but not sneakers.
It's common to utilize caps when putting on a costume in Steampunk equipment, and in addition to the aforementioned prime cap and leather helmet, you can choose a bowler or even a fedora. It is recommended to decorate that cap with something, ultimately manufactured from steel, like a few equipment wheels or even a brooch, but this isn't necessary.
In the Victorian times both genders used jewelry. Appropriate items for guys are these pocket view, signet bands, cravat pins and cuff links, if one wears a shirt with sleeves unrolled, and a cravat or tie. It is acceptable for guys to wear one earring, but it'd then be a metal ring, and not just a jeweled stud. If you intend to use a arm view, pick a easy style and physical, analog view, and wear it on a leather strap. Brooches, particularly medals, are good. You can also use a ribbon in a buttonhole, or a boutonnière.
Bits and pieces
A few of the more popular equipment associated with Steampunk apparel is as follows:
Spats; old created albeit with a cool Steampunk design
Fingerless gloves, leather needless to say
Buckles, buckles, and more buckles... everywhere!
Machinist goggles, I don't know very well what they're operating but apparently they want eye safety
Extended old English coat with tails, top cap or bowler (cane optional)
An completely various search for Steampunk clothing for a man is of a Victorian driver:
Herringbone hat
Body gear; this appears like something one may bring ammunition in, which provides a complete new meaning to the word 'road rage'
White ruffled clothing (with ammo...)
Brown suede jacket with coat collar and 'badge' of types
Just one more search for guys, the 'Studly Gentleman':
Bowler cap, monocle, handlebar moustache
Grey hat with braided arrangements, silver keys at each braid-end (reminiscent of civil conflict hat ornamental style)
Today for the women:
Small dresses that are frilly yet somehow have the ability to present a tough and difficult external
Small shirts with plenty of ruffles and sequined studs emitting exactly the same aura
And, you thought it, machinist glasses
Or possibly:
Tiny little bowler cap hair pinned to the top of her head, Janis Joplin-esque circular tinted cups
Leather choker with linked silver brooch, leather devices utilized diagonally from shoulder down to middle (ammunition strip style)
Only a little brown small jacket over a small short dark gown, and stop butt, high heeled shoes to die for!
Numerous bobbles, mementos, badges, wallet watches, brooches, stores studded leather arm and hand bands and as a result offer as Steampunk jewelryand extras