In recent years, the Steampunk aesthetic has exploded in popularity in movies, art, and fashion. What is Steampunk? And why should you consider being a Steampunk Captain for Halloween?
1. You get to go "Back to the Future" Broadly defined, Steampunk is modern technology - air travel, robotics, computers - re-imagined as powered by steam and set against a backdrop of Victorian England or America's Wild West. Well, that sounds like a lot of fun, doesn't it?
2. You get to be Captain... ... and a rebel. The "punk" in "Steampunk" implies going against convention, it's the declaration that your individuality, through style, gadgets or attitude, sets you apart. As Steampunk Captain, you're the pilot of your own airship, you're in charge of your own adventure, and you're decidedly doing it your own way!
3. You get to be Victorian If you love Victorian-era fashion, Steampunk style is right up your alley. And it's not that big of a jump from the Gothic aesthetic, either. Science fiction & fantasy author Jess Nevins once said, "Steampunk is what happens when Goths discover brown." We like to call it "Retro fabulous!"
4. You can wear your top year-round If you use a Dare Fashion top in your Steampunk outfit, you can wear the top many other ways when you're not in costume. One of our guest bloggers, @favouritefaces, created this contemporary Fall Fashion ensemble using the same Electra top in Walnut that we use in our Steampunk Captain outfit.
5. You could win $500! Submit a photo of your Steampunk Captain costume in our Dare Fashion Halloween Costume Photo Contest, and you could win a $500 shopping spree! Last year, Laurie B. used our Electra top in Mulberry to create her Steampunk Mathematician costume. And she won a free top!
But time is running out! What are you planning to be for Halloween? If you need any advice for your costume, please let us know. We're here to help!
The Gothica Angel might be our new favorite Gothic Green St. Patrick's Day outfit idea, but it's so hard to pick! And really, shouldn't we love all our outfit idea children equally? Here are 5 Gothic green looks to spark your costume creativity!
Looking for something cute to wear on St. Patrick's Day? Dare Fashion is perfect for St. Paddy's: a little modern, a little medieval - retro and vintage flavored, yet still stylish and fashionable. But it's really about the fit - not tight, not loose, cinched above the waist - slimming the figure, while celebrating the curves... And we've discounted all the green tops in our inventory to $49...
Dear Dare, Every year, my sweetie buys me stuff for Valentine's Day that I don't REALLY want or need. I don't really need any more stuffed animals - I'm not 12! And even though I LOVE chocolate, do I really NEED any more chocolate? OK, yeah, everyone needs more chocolate! But still, what I really want (and need!) is some new outfits 'cause fashion is my passion...
Relax. Don't worry. If you don’t like the way it fits, you canreturnit… no questions asked. It’s important to us that you LOVE the way Dare Fashion makes you feel about yourself!
Among the images for each product listing is a style-specific size chart. For our tops and dresses, you can get your Dare size with ONLY ONE measurement of your bust!
Please use the size charts as a guideline. Our fashion is made to these specifications, but due to variations in the stretchiness of the fabric and how it is sewn, there may be some slight deviations from this chart. But please rest assured, all of our styles are designed to fit a range of body types, with features such as stretch fabrics, corset lace-ups, and spaghetti ties in the back to customize the fit.
And did we mention... if it doesn’t fit, you canreturnit, no questions asked! So buy with confidence. And if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us - we're here to help!
