What Makes An Outfit Steampunk?

Steampunk is a speculative fiction and alternative history genre that imagines the world as it would have been if steam power had never been displaced by fossil fuel or nuclear power. Science fiction writers K.W. Jeter and James P. Davis created the word in 1970, and it has since been adapted to other mediums like as comic books, video games, and films. A steampunk clothing exudes intrigue while also hinting at the future. It combines vintage style with a futuristic flair to produce a one-of-a-kind and captivating ensemble. Consider this Victorian costume from Ever After High: The outfit combines some future design aspects such as the goggles on top of the cap and even some futuristic firearms strapped onto the back!