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5 Popular Ways to Steampunk Your Look
How to Dress Steampunk

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5 Popular Ways to Steampunk Your Look

Dressing in steampunk attire is always fun, so we partnered with GSN's Steampunk'd to show you how to get the look.

Whether you're searching for an illustrious old-world costume for Halloween or have an upcoming fair and need something to fit in, you might be looking to steampunk your attire. The easiest way to achieve the style is to focus on time-period fashion: Think Victorian, and then some.

Ahead, five fashion ideas that will help you appropriately dress for this subgenre and have a hog-killin' time.

1 Wirey Wings

Wirey Wings
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This accessory has everything: moving gears, a working clock, and wirey wings, all designed to get you ready for unknown exploration.

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2 Brass Goggles

Brass Goggles
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Brass goggles are a staple accessory for any gathering. They can be also be gold, silver, or solid black, so long as they resemble machinery.

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3 Top Hat

Top Hat
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This old-world cap is perfect for any steampunk setting. Pick one up in fabric or leather, and layer on accessories, like feathers, clock parts, and other trinkets.

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4 Corset and Umbrella

Corset and Umbrella
Image Source: Getty / Pat Lyttle

A lace Victorian-style dress with corset and bonnet is perfectly appropriate for any steampunk festival. Don't forget to add props. Toss something in your hair and grab an umbrella.

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5 Machinery-Inspired Makeup

Machinery-Inspired Makeup
Image Source: Getty / Adam Berry

You'll want to stick to dark colors (grays and blacks) and get artistic, creating industrial-looking designs around your eye.

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