Steampunk and its growing following

[Taffy Saltwater]

Mainstream comics go SP - Luann: http://comics.com/zoom/341483/

[chainshot]

I found this on the internet today, it's a test for what type of Steampunk are you?

http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/the-steampunk-style-test

I hope I'm not posting anything that was done before...  Too many posts to check, so if I did I do apologize.
Anyway to start things off I was found to be:

An Air Pirate, the embodiment of steampunk fantasy.  Admittedly, you would probably be more comfortable in a pulp adventure or Eberron fantasy, but you are able to find your niche in the less serious side of the genre.  You are probably somewhat light on your technological accessories, but the ones that you do carry have a roguish dash to them.  Your clothes are most likely styled after those of Victorian aristocrats or loyal airship officers, the better to show off your wealth and the spoils of your raids.  Chances are you prefer to be flashy and extravagant, and frock coats are perfect.

[analise]

Cute quiz.

I got:

You are the Ragamuffin, the embodiment of steampunk playfulness.  Chances are, you approach the genre from a much more casual and lighthearted standpoint than most other fans.  To you, there is always an element of play inherent in the genre, and you may very well enjoy fashion as much for the opportunity to dress up as for the style itself.  You probably wear goggles as an accessory, and rarely as actual eye-protection.  Your outfits are likely to incorporate a lot of brown or cream, and combine large boots, Victorian corsets or vests, aviator caps or bowler hats, and gypsy skirts or slacks, simply because you like them all.

Well...you be the judge:



My skirt is actually sort of gypsyish. Or something. Fluttery. I don't have a picture that really shows that, though.

Mostly, I'd say the write-up is fairly accurate, for me.

[groomporter]

"You are the Officer, the embodiment of steampunk's military sensibilities."

Not surprising, but would have been interesting to have some occult options to reflect the Lovecraftian influence I also like

[redkimba]

Not sure if this is a good thing or a "gosh, you are boring" thing:

The Citizen

You are the Citizen, the embodiment of steampunk's everyday side.  You realize that there is far more to a rich, living environment than adventurers and lunatic engineers.  For every gentleman-scientist or airship fleet admiral there are a dozen or more "ordinary people" who prevent the genre from devolving into a mass of cardboard caricatures, and you take pride in exploring the great diversity of a steampunk world's population.  Your clothing could easily come from any social group or society, and you are equally liable to dress upper, middle, or working class.  However, the unifying feature to your fashion sense is that it does not get carried away with "looking steampunk," instead creating a person who could have just stepped out of the crowd in a novel.  Some people may claim that your style is too close to historical accuracy to be steampunk, but fortunately you know better.

[Taffy Saltwater]

"You are the Officer, the embodiment of steampunk's military sensibilities."

Not surprising, but would have been interesting to have some occult options to reflect the Lovecraftian influence I also like

I went as a Mad Scientist, complete with test tubes of Cthulhu eggs (black tapioca in green liquid candy) and Cthulhu spawn (yam noodles, one of the singularly most disgusting looking foodstuffs I ever hope to see).

[Rani Zemirah]

"You are the Officer, the embodiment of steampunk's military sensibilities."

Not surprising, but would have been interesting to have some occult options to reflect the Lovecraftian influence I also like

I went as a Mad Scientist, complete with test tubes of Cthulhu eggs (black tapioca in green liquid candy) and Cthulhu spawn (yam noodles, one of the singularly most disgusting looking foodstuffs I ever hope to see).

I am soooo bummed I didn't get to see your Mad Scientist!!!  I looked and looked for you on Sunday, and I called several times and even asked everyone if they had seen you, and I never did manage to find you...  :"(  I obviously just missed you in a couple of places, also...  I was bummed, and so was Scally Wag (my renlet's new pirate character) because she had been looking forward to showing off her Landshark pin AND her Skyshark pin, both of which now live on her tricorn!!! 

[ArielCallista]

So...I'm considering making a Steampunk/Victorian style Snow White (same sort of idea as my Renaissance Snow White Noble Garb that premiered at Rendezvous 2010)...but I'm stumped as to what sort of steam punk or victorian style I should go with...I'm thinking something less steampunk that I can accessorize to be steampunk...but on its own its more historically correct...but what sort of look should I go for...any suggestions? I know you guys are always full of brilliant ideas!

[Rani Zemirah]

Found this on etsy:



And this one on DeviantArt:

[Delireus]

That first pic of the snow white bodice is from Damsel in this Dress! That was for this Halloween, I think it's genius. She also had a Beauty and the Beast one as well as Red Riding Hood and a few Alice in Wonderland stuff with a new take on them

[Rani Zemirah]

Oh, I totally forgot to post that part...    Yes, it's from DiTD... but I forgot to look at the price.  Sorry!  


BTW... my SP test results:

Your result for The Steampunk Style Test ...

The Air Pirate

11% Elegant, 41% Technological, 17% Historical, 60% Adventurous and 63% Playful!

The Air Pirate



You are the Air Pirate, the embodiment of steampunk fantasy.  Admittedly, you would probably be more comfortable in a pulp adventure or Eberron fantasy, but you are able to find your niche in the less serious side of the genre.  You are probably somewhat light on your technological accessories, but the ones that you do carry have a roguish dash to them.  Your clothes are most likely styled after those of Victorian aristocrats or loyal airship officers, the better to show off your wealth and the spoils of your raids.  Chances are you prefer to be flashy and extravagant, and frock coats are perfect.


I can deal with that... and, oooooh, check her boots!!!      LOL

[sealion]

My quiz results:

The Explorer
36% Elegant, 48% Technological, 20% Historical, 52% Adventurous and 40% Playful!



You are the Explorer, the embodiment of steampunk's adventuring spirit.  For you, clothing should be rugged and reliable, and just as functional as it is attractive.  You probably prefer khaki or leather, and your accessories are as likely to include weapons as technological gizmos.  You probably wear boots and gloves, and maybe a pith helmet.  Most of what you wear is functional, and if you happen to wear goggles people had better believe that you use them.  In addition to Victorian exploration gear, your outfit probably includes little knickknacks from your various travels.  Above all, you are a charming blend of rugged Victorian daring and exotic curiosity.

[The Lady Mercedes]

I got this:
The Ragamuffin
32% Elegant, 41% Technological, 17% Historical, 32% Adventurous and 60% Playful!
You are the Ragamuffin, the embodiment of steampunk playfulness.  Chances are, you approach the genre from a much more casual and lighthearted standpoint than most other fans.  To you, there is always an element of play inherent in the genre, and you may very well enjoy fashion as much for the opportunity to dress up as for the style itself.  You probably wear goggles as an accessory, and rarely as actual eye-protection.  Your outfits are likely to incorporate a lot of brown or cream, and combine large boots, Victorian corsets or vests, aviator caps or bowler hats, and gypsy skirts or slacks, simply because you like them all.

[Taffy Saltwater]

The Aristocrat

71% Elegant, 48% Technological, 47% Historical, 48% Adventurous and 14% Playful!

The Aristocrat

You are the Aristocrat, the embodiment of steampunk elegance and poise.  For you, dressing steampunk is first and foremost about simply looking good, with accessories and details to follow.  However, this does not mean that you ignore the demands of creating a "steampunk look." Your outfits weave together a balance between technology and style, and between period accuracy and beautiful anachronism.  While your fashion inspiration may come from anywhere across the Victorian social spectrum, you always find a way to make your outfit beautiful.  You will probably be found in the clothes of the steam age elite simply because of the greater elegance available to them.  Chances are you dress this way because you like it, and you would still dress in this manner even if steampunk was not a popular interest.

[ArielCallista]

OMG DitD did a Snow White! Awesome!