When practicality is thrown to winds...

[catherineldf]

These happened to me today, in the course of shopping for actual necessities: www.beautifeelshop.com/ProductDetails.asp
They were on sale at Schuler's in Har Mar so this not what I paid for them. They will undoubtedly be hard on my bad knee, but I already love them with an unnatural passion.

However, they are boots that cry out for an OUTFIT. I can assemble things from the flotsam and jetsam of my wardrobe, yes, but these seem to require steampunk. I might be able to go the custom route but not easily and not at the moment and I can't sew much beyond a button or seam. Thus I need recommendations for interesting steampunky clothing in large women's sizes (20-22 U.S).  I did manage to get glorious Spanx tights on sale today as well - www.spanx.com/product/index.jsp and jewelry's all covered. Thoughts on skirts, jackets, etc.?

Comments

[haddayr.livejournal.com]

You show me a photo of those shoes and then you expect THOUGHTS?!?!?!

I am too busy swooning, over here.

But a riding jacket with elbow patches.

[catherineldf.livejournal.com]

LOL. :-)
Interesting notion - I'll take a look around on that.

[urlgirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, those *boots!* Wow. Not my style personally, but oh, I appreciate them :)

I see velvet in your future, I think. Somewhere between burgundy and purple. Maybe in the form of a jacket, either short or cinched at the waist, over a long dress. And perhaps a hat or... an umbrella. Or a cane? Would that help with the knee?

I'm mostly flailing here. Those *boots!*

[catherineldf.livejournal.com]

You have perfectly captured my reaction to them too. :-) Velvet would be lovely, come to think of it. And I like the cane idea - not sure if it'll help the knee, but it would look cool. Thanks!

[urlgirl.livejournal.com]

Canes are cool in any setting, but especially this.

You'll post pictures when you figure it out, yes?

[catherineldf.livejournal.com]

I think that can be arranged. :-) Part of this is about planning for A-kon 2010 in June; I figure I need all the help I can get to stand out at 16,000 person con.

[kalmn.livejournal.com]

whoa, mamma.

i personally have the fashion sense of a poorly dressed goat, but i suggest you take a look at http://community.livejournal.com/steampunk_plus/.

[jean-roberta.livejournal.com]

Hmm. Full or gored skirt (wool or corduroy for ordinary days, or with crinoline for more vintage effect), definitely a jacket. Cleavage makes a good focal point for size 20-22, but that would distract attention from the boots. Higher-end second-hand shops might have something. When you see it, it will prob. call out to you.

[catherineldf.livejournal.com]

Not much of a corduroy gal, but crinoline could definitely work. Thanks! :-)

[catherineldf.livejournal.com]

Good thought! :-)
And no, I don't think you have the fashion sense of a goat, poorly dressed or other wise.

[pdlloyd.livejournal.com]

They are wonderful boots. They definitely cry out for an outfit. I have no real thoughts, but you might check out some of the Steampunk communities, such as steam_elegance or steamfashion for ideas.

[catherineldf.livejournal.com]

Excellent thought! I'll check them out - thanks! :-)