Crafts and costumes are a great part of steampunk world (and fun ... They design corsets of all types for all types of women (and, more rarely, men) as well as beautiful corsetted bridal ...

"As a woman in my late 50s ... Ms Bengtsson added it was also a great place to share ideas about outfits and enjoy the steampunk sense of humour. "It's very friendly and inclusive," she said.

“We have participants coming in whose full-time jobs consist of making steampunk props, equipment and gear.” Drotman said you don’t need to be an expert costume designer to attend the event.

Marie Gomersall in her Autumnal Steampunk outfit in Haworth photographed for the Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson. "It's been very colourful," he added. "It's a celebration of colour, and it does ...