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[TeaForThought]

Originally Posted by Mehdia

But new can be so good in a genre like this. Sometimes it takes someone who is new to it to create something fresh and different. I like that you are sticking to the aristocrat though. You usually see airship pirates and adventurers, so to see someone want to do something more noble is really cool.

Thanks..I hope I can figure out how to retain the elegance but keep a certain edge...if that makes any sense. I've seen so many great outfits and ideas both on the internet and during conventions...so I'm excited to finally be getting into this awesome genre.

I know someone mentioned spats in previous posts...so that's helped with my list at least. I'm trying to decide on what sort of accessories or gadgets to add to this too.

1. Shirt with a caravat/jabot
2. Waistcoat
3. Overcoat
4. Breeches
5. Boots
6. Spats
7. Top hat
8. Pistol

[Mehdia]

Spats are always good. And you could always do some taller ones over boots with the pants tucked in. Like some nice dress slacks like they would have worn, but to give that edge use boots with tall spats over them. You should find a really awesome pocket watch, as all gentlemen would carry one. I would say to get some really nice gloves, maybe even leather ones to wear. Maybe even a cane of some sort that is steampunked. I love seeing the accessories people come up with for their costumes. That's just some ideas I'm having at nearly 3 A.M.

[TeaForThought]

Originally Posted by Mehdia

Spats are always good. And you could always do some taller ones over boots with the pants tucked in. Like some nice dress slacks like they would have worn, but to give that edge use boots with tall spats over them. You should find a really awesome pocket watch, as all gentlemen would carry one. I would say to get some really nice gloves, maybe even leather ones to wear. Maybe even a cane of some sort that is steampunked. I love seeing the accessories people come up with for their costumes. That's just some ideas I'm having at nearly 3 A.M.

I can't believe I forgot my pocketwatch.

But yeah, I have some tall combat boots and I'm considering a pair of vintage short boots as well. Later today I plan on looking through my bin of fabrics to see if I have anything I can use...between that and trying to decide on a colour palette. I'd love to be able to steer away from the browns and drabs to incorporate some brighter colours in there....a noble can afford to be flashy after all, right? I was thinking that I would have liked to take a bandolier of some sort and put assorted bottles and vials in it instead of bullets...and perhaps create a gadget or two to carry around...just something with moving parts or lights...though I'm not sure what just yet

[Mehdia]

Go for the more vibrant colors. They loved them in Victorian times and I could definitely see an aristocrat wearing something a bit more eye popping.

[hippiewriter]

I just finished a brass and copper tiara. I like how it turned out, but I was so focused on it that I haven't thought of what to work on next. Maybe I should work on that blue and yellow bustle gown that I've been putting off finishing... Nowhere near as fun as starting a new project, though.

[Mehdia]

That tiara is gorgeous! Anyone wearing it would be lucky to show off such stunning work. It looks so flawless.