5 Ruminations from Clockwork Alchemy

[learnteach]

1. When I exert myself to be friendly and welcoming, it has marvelous effect.  And this affect is natural to me.  It seems to my eye that I am more social than most; when I forget this, I sail by many interesting people.
2. Dress, dress, dress!   I desire now some collars, and the vests I have are sufficient.
3. Once again, the most stunning pieces of costume I have are gifts.  The green vest of Flowers of the Lily.  The Nautical coat.  The stock Oriental.
4. I simply must arrange for more dancing!
5. And the making of things.  I found the Tea Engine simply delightful!

Comments

[nibuca.livejournal.com]

Hiya John,

Maybe you can help me.. Fearghus has expressed interest in getting a "steampunk"-esque suit coat. I'm wondering if you know where one of appropriate size could be acquired.. or if you have a pointer to someone/somewhere that will be able to fulfill this type of commission.

Thanks
Sylvie

3 possibilities

[learnteach.livejournal.com]

1. High End: Coats made to fit (Bespoke) work on large guys: www.MrAlanjeffries.com Great work.

2. SCA: Use a big viking coat, add a tophat. No, really, this works. I have a turkish coat I wear all the time.

3. Buy a used set of Tails. Add accesories. E'en spell them right. Steampunk is all about the accessories.

(Bonus) Lab coats good.
(Double bonus) Western gear good--note that Steampunk includes the American West, so Cowboys work. Just accessorize it.

Ideas:

http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/gentlemans.php

Pictures from Steam cons.

But really, it's wide open.

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!) You are a more social sort than many, and have been for the entire two decades we've been acquainted.
2) It is never too soon to dress for the occasion.
3) Henceforth, Gifts shall be Cherished (admittedly, this is difficult to distinguish from Heretofore, but get picky)
4) For more commentary upon dancing, we defer to one Zorba the Greek
5) Because, after all, Tea. And How are you, Mr Wilson