The Violet Vixen

We’ve all seen the backlash some women get for wearing a racy steampunk costume : people try to call them out for “faking” or not being “steampunk enough” (whatever that means), but we don’t buy that.  Embracing your sexy side doesn’t stop your from being steampunk.  Time and again, people reiterate that steampunk has no real rules, just a set of loose guidelines. So if dressing sexy is what you enjoy, then don’t let anyone say it’s not steampunk. To start with, being racy with your steampunk outfit doesn’t mean you’re limited to burlesque characters or ladies of the night. Sexy adventurers, pilots and assassins are all great options. Get creative with the costumes by using chaps or cropped tops to show some skin, while still having plenty of fabric to attach chains, bandoliers or other accessories to. Steampunk corsets are also a great way to add some va-va-voom to your outfit. Underbust corsets will give you great waist to bust ratio by whittling down your mid-sect...

The phrase “if you call it steampunk, it is steampunk” is something we’re firmly in favor of. Steampunk is a very individualistic expression of creativity and fantasy and we don’t think anyone should be in a position to tell you how you should express your creativity. That aside, there are certain elements and items that embrace the traditional concepts of steampunk with a little more verve and vigor.  Corsets fall right in line with the Victorian era steampunk aesthetic. Corsets were at their height of popularity in the Victorian age, which is where steampunk draws its inspiration. So a corset of any type is a pretty safe steampunk bet. Of course, a steampunk corset can get way more interesting than your standard laces and satin. Steampunk corsets can make use of some unique materials that aren’t often seen in traditional corsets. Metal, leather and chain can all unique elements of steampunk to your corset. Many steampunk corsets also make use of leather straps, re...