Gothic Steampunk Clothing
Many people believe that the only difference between gothic and steampunk clothing is the gear. In short, they think that steampunk is the result when Goths discover brown. Is it true, or just another myth?
However, this popular belief is not true and misleading in many ways. The truth is that both steampunk and gothic have a diverse field and they are much more than the colors or gears they wear. Gothic steampunk clothing is gaining immense popularity these days.
Goths and steampunks have a considerable amount of differences in terms of aesthetics. While gothic subcultures tend to share some part of steampunk's association with Victorian clothing, the two groups have their style coming from different directions.
Origins of gothic style and punk style
A handful of British bands that appeared during or after the 1970s are responsible for the emergence of the Goth subculture. Important ingredients were provided by the angst-ridden despair portrayed by Joy Division, the eclecticism and disturbing intensity of Iggy Pop, and the feminine, deep-voiced glamour of David Bowie.
However, the key founders of Goth were the Banshees and Siouxsie whose style began to take a drastic turn during the early 80s. The Bauhaus, who emphasized more on the funeral, imaginary and macabre sounds was epitomized in their legendary record, "Bela Lugosi's Dead."
The dark feminine appearance along with the imagination associated with those brands made many people their fans. As time passed by, the subculture defined itself and paved the way for the gothic style.
When the style was born initially, it was defined by black dyed hair, bright red or black nail polish and lipstick, graphic eyeliner, and pale skin. Also, they wore lots of piercings, fishnets, and leather. Check out some of these outfits to get a feel of Gothic clothing.
Punk as a style can't be discussed without having some sort of reference to the musical underpinnings and punk movement. Moreover, the birthplace of the punk movement is a debatable matter.
Either the British punks during 1975-76 or the New York scene from the late 1960s could be given the honor. In reality, it is believed that the Londoners popularized appearance and attitude, whereas the New Yorkers made significant improvements in the musical style.
However, the credit goes to the British punks that emerged during the late 70s when the movement gained importance and formalization. In Britain, the nature of punk style surpassed that of the US. While the new youth subculture got defamed for drug-abusing and violence, punk challenged the morals of an orthodox nation and the dress aesthetics.
In terms of the outfit, several old designs have been altered with work-wear boots, motorcycle jackets, rainbow hair colorants, and the omnipresent Mohawk haircut. Take a look at some of the styles and designs of Punk clothing.
Main features of punk style and gothic style
There is no question that with the development of the punk subculture, the punk style has undergone several changes over the past few years. These days, punk-style designs are becoming more and more expressive. Punk design is all about publicity and informal.
Most clothing that you see around consists of a leather outfit along with cone nails square nails, metal accessories, and other kinds of metal items. Moreover, the rebellious image that these outfits provide, is very popular among the youths.
Furthermore, the gloomy, dark attributes of Gothic clothing add a sense of mystery to the punk style. So, if you are into steampunk corsets but used to try something new and interesting, check out these punk-styled clothing.
1. Stand-up collar front rivet decoration long sleeve leather coat
This long sleeve stand-up collar black punk leather coat is made of synthetic leather and cotton for that ultimate slim-fitting look that you crave sometimes. This outfit has a stand-up collar and the long sleeve is decorated with a sharp angle and the chest part has bright leather. The sleeve and the center front chest are decorated with nails.
2. Black punk stand-up collar short little jacket
If you are into a stand-up collar design, the black punk rivet decoration short little jacket is another gorgeous outfit that you should add to your closet. This short punk black jacket is decorated with rough and delicate metal that gives the outfit a mysterious look. Made with cotton material, it gives you the right kind of comfort.
To begin with, the Gothic style seems gloomy and cool. Goths don't wear pastel colors with rare exceptions. They prefer to wear accessories with outfits made with white elements such as white gold or silver, or low-cost alloys and don't go out during the daytime to remain pale.
Moreover, they wear chunk-soled shoes, goggles, masks, hats with feathers, corsets, and long vintage gowns. While the common misconception about the Gothic style is to wear a black outfit, it is not true. There are different color shades.
However, many Goths are attracted to steampunk clothing because the two subcultures share the same interests. Both are from the Victorian era, love to embrace their literature, and likes to define the certain characteristic of their culture. So, if you love to integrate punk clothing elements into gothic dark-style clothing, here are a few costumes that you can buy.
3. Hand-wiped vintage leather punk short waistcoat
Many people crave short waistcoats made of hand-wiped leather. So, if you are looking for something similar, this hand-wiped shoulder loop leather brown short waistcoat should be the right choice for you. Moreover, you can adjust the upper part of the back and open the metal zipper on its side.
4. Black leather zipper drawstring corset
There is nothing to compliment your Gothic outfit with a steampunk corset. This black corset has a bright leather fabric made with double-thick mesh. The corset has a harder coarse along with round ropes on its side that keep it tight. The center front has a zipper so that you can take it off or wear it with ease.
5. Red Scottish plaid lace-up black punk t-shirt
If you are feeling bored with wearing black outfits, this red Scottish plaid black lace punk T-shirt is all you need. Made with bright leather and black lace fabric, it gives you the perfect warmth for your body. The shoulders are elastic and the straps could be adjusted according to the fit you would like to wear.
