tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post8341323038907973172..comments2024-03-14T03:43:02.583-04:00Comments on EPBOT: The Search for a Steampunk Prom DressJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-8968508169789451442014-05-20T23:20:05.893-04:002014-05-20T23:20:05.893-04:00The costume sale at the SF Opera once about every ...The costume sale at the SF Opera once about every five years. It is amazing, but it just happened a few months ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-74546279730944289312014-03-29T00:20:30.539-04:002014-03-29T00:20:30.539-04:00She never posted the pics :(She never posted the pics :(Flying Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353965384163655705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-26713675050275956392013-08-13T17:26:17.749-04:002013-08-13T17:26:17.749-04:00I know you probably aren't reading this anymor...I know you probably aren't reading this anymore, but if anyone else is looking for steampunk/victorian era style boots, here is a trick from working at a historical park: The old style, leather skates that you have to lace up are perfect once you unscrew the blades from them. They usually come in white for women, but those can be polished (with a lot of polish) to be black or any colour you want. As well, women often fit the larger boys skates which come in black. As an added bonus, because you are buying used, they are already broken in!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-26097269021028242452012-05-12T20:54:52.866-04:002012-05-12T20:54:52.866-04:00Charlotte Russe often has "corset" tops ...Charlotte Russe often has "corset" tops in their store - and they're no more than $15 or so. This is such an awesome idea for a prom!!katynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-85468033210046514502012-04-26T14:01:12.758-04:002012-04-26T14:01:12.758-04:00you can also make your own corset out of cut up le...you can also make your own corset out of cut up leather pants or a leather jacket - I found some at my Goodwill store for $5 each and all it took was a few grommets and some leather lacing to make it look good.Sweetumsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30988299121334750292012-04-23T20:52:01.817-04:002012-04-23T20:52:01.817-04:00I hope she shows us the end result!I hope she shows us the end result!EGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173742152462063273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-84292519070868351222012-04-23T19:10:57.861-04:002012-04-23T19:10:57.861-04:00I love all these ideas. I've used an easy way...I love all these ideas. I've used an easy way to "victorianize" regular blouses and wrote up a <a href="http://www.jeanetics.net/2012/01/victorean-ize-blouse.html" rel="nofollow">tutorial with pics</a> on my blog. Minimal sewing (could even be done by hand) and makes a blouse look way more appropriate.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10669501913678363921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49753067807487488472012-04-23T17:46:14.931-04:002012-04-23T17:46:14.931-04:00GoodGoth's deal of the day happens to be a bla...GoodGoth's deal of the day happens to be a black corset: <br />GOODGOTH DEAL OF THE DAY<br />SAVE 50% ON THE BLACK VAMPIRELLA CORSET <br />WITH COUPON CODE T6BC3 <br />http://goodgoth.com/black-vampirella-corset.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-20143267921194905252012-04-23T17:30:35.231-04:002012-04-23T17:30:35.231-04:00I forgot -if you like to dance, buy your shoes FIR...I forgot -if you like to dance, buy your shoes FIRST and wear them! Thick soft socks and/or inserts will help not hurt your feet more than you need to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88233380537692303112012-04-23T17:26:50.423-04:002012-04-23T17:26:50.423-04:00If Sarafina meant the San Francisco Bay Area, here...If Sarafina meant the San Francisco Bay Area, here are some ideas for places to go shopping (from my friends at the Dickens Christmas Fair, Ren. Faires and the NorCal Pirate Festival)<br /><br />Haight Street has a ton of thrift stores with good selections, also the Mission district for Quinceniera dresses. <br />There's a GoodWill at Mission and South Van Ness streets that people said always had good stuff.<br />Check with any theater friends you might know; SF Opera has a yearly sale of old costumes.<br />General Bead (near 8th and Mission) is a great place for accessories -go UPSTAIRS for feathers, beads, charms, etc.<br /><br />Also, look up consignment shops in the wealthier neighborhoods. You may find more formal/luxurious fabrics.<br />David's Bridal might have dresses on sale you can modify; wouldn't hurt to swing by one if you've time.<br /><br />-babs, from the SF Bay :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-43358224378156205472012-04-23T14:40:55.003-04:002012-04-23T14:40:55.003-04:00Unrelated to anything steamy, I wanted to show you...Unrelated to anything steamy, I wanted to show you a friends <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thesistersruehl" rel="nofollow">etsy</a> featuring tardis necklaces and shoes, and even a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95438062/companion-cube-pendant" rel="nofollow">companion cube pendant</a>.Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-8671914645653238872012-04-23T13:56:50.876-04:002012-04-23T13:56:50.876-04:00Also, she can find some fun cheap corsets on this ...Also, she can find some fun cheap corsets on this site:<br />http://www.corsetdeal.com/Sale-15_c_156.html<br /><br />They're running a deal right now for corset/skirt sets for $15.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-62683845557152116702012-04-23T11:40:48.874-04:002012-04-23T11:40:48.874-04:00I'm wondering if a corset could be made from a...I'm wondering if a corset could be made from a strapless prom dress that has boning in it? It would end up being laced from the back zipper of one (although you could always cut up the front and ignore the zipper or wear something to hide it), cut off the top to go under the bust, & cover the all the edges with contrasting binding. Then add grommets and ribbon to lace it up.<br /><br />The timing of this post is kind of funny, because I had a dream the other night about make a green dryad costume for Halloween out of old prom dresses.auroragypshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118894253957925086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-40069434623034343342012-04-23T11:39:22.553-04:002012-04-23T11:39:22.553-04:00Steampunk is all about the colors and textures. De...Steampunk is all about the colors and textures. Deep rich jewel tones line burgandy, violet, black, navy blue or brown. Stay away from the lighter colors. Use antiqued copper or brass as accent colors and you are all set!Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-89585544281950327112012-04-23T00:20:31.625-04:002012-04-23T00:20:31.625-04:00My husband asked me this morning what kind of stea...My husband asked me this morning what kind of steampunk costume I wanted. I said "Like if Sara Howard was steampunk." Thank you Caleb Carr. :)<br /><br />Something adventurous, something ladylike.<br /><br />So of course, after reading this blog entry I went eBaying. I didn't find anything in my size yet, but I did find THIS:<br /><br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-80S-PROM-DRESS-RED-PLAID-PUNK-PARTY?item=270867500088&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7914527985312461397<br /><br />Sorry for the long, hideous link. But seriously- Imagine this, pulled up a bit in the skirt, with an underskirt of black or emerald. Paired with a poofy white blouse and a tight vest, some patterned hose and boots. Add some goggles and voila!Dazienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-78687989017095740052012-04-23T00:19:05.390-04:002012-04-23T00:19:05.390-04:00Heh. My date is resisting the idea of a top hat, b...Heh. My date is resisting the idea of a top hat, but other than that I don't know what he's planning. <br /><br />Jen, thanks so much for the helpful response. And thank you to all the commenters. <br /><br />After finals I'm going to really start looking. Prom is May 19th so I'll try to send pictures soon after that.Sarafinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-62512603045766970102012-04-22T19:34:38.341-04:002012-04-22T19:34:38.341-04:00If you can crochet --- there's all sorts of &q...If you can crochet --- there's all sorts of "fake suede" type fiber or even thin leather strips or cord you can crochet into a thick belt or corset.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-7897807483152654652012-04-22T12:33:35.058-04:002012-04-22T12:33:35.058-04:00Thanks for sharing the tips! Being 29 I won't ...Thanks for sharing the tips! Being 29 I won't be going to prom this year (ha!) but I do have a fun steampunk idea for Halloween. So these will come in handy!<br /><br />Also, did you see your <a href="http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/04/make-a-recycled-soda-bottle-jewelry-stand/" rel="nofollow">Mountain Dew bottle jewelry stand on Dollar Store Crafts?</a>Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036334286142271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2032758195259294222012-04-22T11:53:35.937-04:002012-04-22T11:53:35.937-04:00www.corsetstory.com has some great corsets in thei...www.corsetstory.com has some great corsets in their clearence section for cheap. I got mine for $45 after shipping! And that was for a real steel boned one, the fashion/plastic boned ones are even cheaperKimberleanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-73138846100473575482012-04-22T11:24:40.382-04:002012-04-22T11:24:40.382-04:00Check out the doll section of your local craft sto...Check out the doll section of your local craft store for a tiny top hat base & have some fun with ribbons & feathers.Christynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36191210983062112212012-04-22T07:24:22.898-04:002012-04-22T07:24:22.898-04:00Hi! Those couple of black and white ensembles - th...Hi! Those couple of black and white ensembles - the black and white stripy ones remind me so much of The Night Circus - the book by Erin Morgenstern. Have you read it? It'll transport you! VivienneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-71218189602296311492012-04-22T02:46:03.341-04:002012-04-22T02:46:03.341-04:00Sometimes short dresses can also be used as bodice...Sometimes short dresses can also be used as bodices layered over long skirts. Something like this, for instance.<br /><br />http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251028606560&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:ITReesanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-53793939568355844432012-04-21T22:42:09.701-04:002012-04-21T22:42:09.701-04:00Holy cow! One of your example pictures is a very g...Holy cow! One of your example pictures is a very good friend of mine. (She's the one with the striped vest, striped skirt and skull & cross bones belt buckle) We've spent many an hour together at thrift stores finding things that we repurposed into garb. :-DEvylFashionistanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-20595645851706567832012-04-21T22:16:16.506-04:002012-04-21T22:16:16.506-04:00I did an eBay search the other week, to see what k...I did an eBay search the other week, to see what kind of stuff was available, and posted at my steampunk blog--which for some reason this comment box is not allowing me to link with HTML, so please forgive the ugly link:<br /><br />http://steampunktreasuretrunk.blogspot.com/2012/03/steampunk-on-ebay-for-today.html<br /><br /><br />Most of the things I found were much more basic than what this reader wants--BUT, I discovered an amazing seller of NEW historical replica dresses, and some of the dresses were starting bidding at 1 penny!!! I followed some of the sales, and found that some amazing dresses sold for as low as $60-80, which is amazing. And some of those dresses would be PERFECT for a Steampunk prom/bridesmaid/wedding dress, esp. a certain beige/copper/black number that is like New Orleans Steampunk--a little goth, very dreamy! So anyone interested in knowing about this resource, follow the link trail--it is a store worth keeping tabs on.Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079902364989480862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-68468745390408944082012-04-21T21:36:59.501-04:002012-04-21T21:36:59.501-04:00if DIYing something corset-like is too intimidatin...if DIYing something corset-like is too intimidating, charlotte russe (one of those teens-twenties trendy girly stores) always has a selection of corsets for not a lot of money: http://www.charlotterusse.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=11589624&cp=4078198.11025267<br /><br />(i got one there years ago for a pirate costume, and still use it for all sorts of things.)katiehttp://doctorsterry.comnoreply@blogger.com