Steampunk fashion is refreshingly different, very personal, oddly beautiful, and always elegant. Sound like something you'd like your wedding to be? Steampunk wedding dresses starts with Victoriana, which means you can save some serious cash by buying a vintage dress.
Common steampunk colors are rich browns and bronzes and deep blues, purples, burgundies, and forest greens. Don't sweat it too much, though: You'll be striking in any color. However, if you want to go with white steampunk wedding dresses on your big day. Here below some ideas you can use...
Vintage Steampunk Bridal Wedding Gown
This is great Victorian style dress from the 1970's styled with a Steampunk flair. Color is a little more off white than show in pictures. Lace applique with pearls on bodice and sleeves. The train has layers and layers of ruffles that would be gorgeous bustled up. Measurements: Bust:34"+ Waist: 25" Shoulder to shoulder: 30" Shoulder to waist: 16"
Vintage Steampunk Bridal Wedding Dress
This is a very cute Victorian Steampunk Wedding Dress. It has a wonderful train that would be fabulous bustled up. The bodice underlayer is a flattering sweetheart neckline (synthetic material). The outer layer is a cotton blend which makes for bustling. Measurements: Bust:32" + Waist: 24" shoulder to waist:15"
Vintage Empire Waist Bridal Gown
This is very classic and elegant. The lace bodice has just enough 'give' to conform to the body. The satin skirt is very flowy and has a beautiful drape. It would bustle up very nicely. Measurements: underarm to underarm 32", waist seam(empire) 28", hips:free, shoulder seam to waist seam 11", top of collar to waist seam:12"
Vintage Victorian Steampunk Bridal Gown
This Steampunk Bridal Gown is another great version of Victorian style from the 1970's. It has beautiful lace which creates a flattering neckline. You can see by the picture of the dress on the dress form that the illusion neckline is more sheer on a lighter skin than on my model. Measurements: bust 34"+ waist:26"Shoulder to waist 16"
Vintage Victorian Steampunk Bridal Dress
This is a remake from the 1970's style western wear Victorian. Great for a true Victorian style wedding or your version of Steampunk. Either way this is great vintage bridal gown. Cream taffeta with beautiful heavy lace on top and the sleeves. It's a VERY small size. Measurements:Skirt waist -26" Bust 34" Waist on blouse is 28" Midriff (ribcage)30" This is for the dress (skirt and blouse) only.
Steampunk Wedding Accessories
Most steampunks take pride in modifying their clothes. Adding military notes makes for a smashing look, and can be as simple as sewing a newspaper-sized square of fabric onto your top and decking out the edges with buttons. If you're feeling a little more daring, you (or a tailor - there's no need to get crazy) can modify your dress for an asymmetrical look and even add a few modern or futuristic touches.
Once you have your dress tricked out to make you feel like the most beautiful creature to ever strap on a steam-powered jet pack, it's time to accessorize. Let your dress and your face be the main points of focus, but don't be afraid to have a little fun! A smart Victorian hat and veil nicely top off a demure steampunk bridal gown, while the more daring may prefer a generous updo topped with a properly aged pair of aviator goggles.
You may want to add traditional pieces like a string of pearls, a parasol, or a pocket watch. Or let your playful side out and go with something a little more Neovictorian - any futuristic item that's been modified to look like it's made out of wood and brass will be intriguing and fun. And speaking of fun, be sure to have plenty of it at your wedding.
All Steampunk Wedding Dresses above are from the collection of RecaptureVintage by MissRobin.
