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something that is similar to victorian style but like steam punk is also very cool. But honestly you could just stand there and id find it ridiculously hot and amazing.
 
Steampunk might be interesting, too.

I forget where are, but you might think about calling costume rental shops. They're sure to have Victorian style garb.
 
The site I linked to actually does steampunk too apparently, as there's some sections for it... :dunno:
 
See I prefer mixing different articles of clothing and accessories to make my own costumes and outfits. As sexy and awesome as some outfits are, I think it's way more fun to have my own unique getup. Steampunk is neat, I've never done that before but have seen tons of it. I just feel like I'd want it done absolutely perfectly, amazing photography, top notch styling, great location. It definitely is something I want to do. I'll google some stuff to look for pieces today. I'm due for some more photo shoots soon, so it's a good possibility that I might shoot it within the next couple months, possibly by the end of the summer.
 
Happy, I just looked at your link. The stuff there is way too pricey for me. I'm a sales ****. If I can get an entire outfit for less than $100, I'm happy. There's no way I'm spending over $100, or close to it, on one single piece.

EDIT: Plus the stuff that's there isn't very attractive. Not nearly sexy enough for what I'm going for.
 
Harley Spencer said:
Happy, I just looked at your link. The stuff there is way too pricey for me. I'm a sales ****. If I can get an entire outfit for less than $100, I'm happy. There's no way I'm spending over $100, or close to it, on one single piece.
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Mm. That could be tough with any Victorian/steampunk stuff because a lot of it is pretty elaborate, lace and embroidery and the like, and as such expensive.

Harley Spencer said:
EDIT: Plus the stuff that's there isn't very attractive. Not nearly sexy enough for what I'm going for.
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Yeah, most of it appears to aiming for authenticity (and it was a pretty conservative time). That said, there are some interesting bits, mainly in the steampunk sections, since they aim for a Victorian aesthetic with less historical accuracy...

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HappyHapyJoyJoy said:
Mm. That could be tough with any Victorian/steampunk stuff because a lot of it is pretty elaborate, lace and embroidery and the like, and as such expensive.

Yeah, most of it appears to aiming for authenticity (and it was a pretty conservative time). That said, there are some interesting bits, mainly in the steampunk sections, since they aim for a Victorian aesthetic with less historical accuracy...

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There's some really cheap stuff on ebay. I found corsets that fit the style perfectly that are between $10 and $30, and that's the Buy it Now option, not bidding. The bustle skirts are more expensive than the corsets, so that seems to be what will be the most costly. Everything else can be found pretty cheap.
 
Harley Spencer said:
There's some really cheap stuff on ebay. I found corsets that fit the style perfectly that are between $10 and $30, and that's the Buy it Now option, not bidding. The bustle skirts are more expensive than the corsets, so that seems to be what will be the most costly. Everything else can be found pretty cheap.
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Huh. Have some friends who went steampunk for Halloween last year and it ended up costing them an arm and a leg. Maybe you're just a savvier shopper. :D
 
im sure there are girls that do those kind of shoots that know good places to get clothes. we should find them and ask them
 
jitna said:
im sure there are girls that do those kind of shoots that know good places to get clothes. we should find them and ask them
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Methinks most of the people who specialize in those kinds of shoots (and cosplay ones) have them custom made. There's a tonne of places online that do custom costumes and props.
 
HappyHapyJoyJoy said:
Methinks most of the people who specialize in those kinds of shoots (and cosplay ones) have them custom made. There's a tonne of places online that do custom costumes and props.
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i doubt that. if they do a lot of it that would get very expensive. and if they have them custom made, they still know good places to have them made or to buy the material
 
Harley Spencer said:
I am a very savvy shopper.
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That's never really been one of my skills. I've always sort of been the kind of person where if I see something and I want it, and can afford it, I just buy it. Never been a bargain hunter. :dunno:

jitna said:
i doubt that. if they do a lot of it that would get very expensive. and if they have them custom made, they still know good places to have them made or to buy the material
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Custom isn't, by default, expensive. And of course if you're making a business off of it then you're likely to establish a relationship with one or more of the tailors/manufacturers and start getting deals.

I knew someone awhile back who did conventions like E3 and ComicCon, and all of her stuff was custom and apparently not too expensive (though, as said, I believe she had a working relationship with a costumer, and as such wasn't getting the same prices someone walking in off the street would).
 
HappyHapyJoyJoy said:
Custom isn't, by default, expensive. And of course if you're making a business off of it then you're likely to establish a relationship with one or more of the tailors/manufacturers and start getting deals.

I knew someone awhile back who did conventions like E3 and ComicCon, and all of her stuff was custom and apparently not too expensive (though, as said, I believe she had a working relationship with a costumer, and as such wasn't getting the same prices someone walking in off the street would).
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either way, it couldnt hurt to ask
 
jitna said:
either way, it couldnt hurt to ask
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Of course it couldn't. Wasn't say that it would, or that it would be too expensive, or really anything other than that I imagine most of them get their stuff custom made. :dunno:
 
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