in which I keelhaul reality

What do we do when we don't know what to do?
We put on a costume and pretend to be a steampunk pirate!



It's so much easier than coping.
YARR.



The shirt, Vixen corset, and green stagecoach skirt are from Damsel in this Dress. I was so pleased with everything I purchased from her that I've already ordered another corset-- a black and cream damask underbust to wear with my Steampunk Librarian costume.
The plum skirt is from Park Avenue Thrift store-- $4. The boots are Nine West and not period-quality, as they have zippers and pointy little heels. The hat uses a felt wide-brim hat from Target, purchased on sale for $9 and decorated by me.
One day, I'll do a post on its transformation. Today, I'm just showing off.


Notes on steampunk outfits:
1. They are very layer intensive.2. There are lots of long, dangly laces that have to be tucked in.3. They are rather heavy.4. They sincerely depend on cool accessories, of which I don't yet have enough.5. They are addictive.6. Corsets really should return to everyday fashion.
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