Steampunks gather at Comic-Con to show off their finery.
Steampunks waiting to get into the meetup at Comic-Con. You can see the gadgetry featured in their costumes.
Nick Baumann is one of the founding members of the Steampunk Ghostbusters. Period goggles, like Nick's, are a key accessory to steampunk fashion. Though during the meetup, it was noted that steampunks shouldn't be "goggle nazis." If someone wants to start dressing in the steampunk style, they don't necessarily need goggles.
San Diegan Cindy Piselli is one of the organizers of local steampunk events.
Corsets are a common feature in women's steampunk fashion.
It's common to have belts around the waist for holding gadgets, tubes, telescopes, magnifying glasses, and tools.
Apparently, steampunks need Sharpies too.
San Diegan Heather Hutsell created this dress out of a military-issued parachute. She started with a pattern but then strayed and now has an original design.
The dress includes 25 different pocket watches fastened to the front and back of the dress as well as medals, all from different sources.
Detail of the elaborate boots worn by a gentleman steampunk.
Kato is a model who specializes in steampunk fashion.
Scott and Gail Folsom visiting the Comic-Con convention floor.
Steampunks on the convention floor.
Hundreds of people dressed in steampunk garb gather on the stairs of the convention center.
Though the color scheme of steampunk attire tends to be browns and blacks, a splash of red is often used as an accent.
Accessories really do make some of these costumes. This woman has a parasol, hat, jewelry, goggles, belts and watches, in addition to the signature corset.
Gears and goggles are the signature items of a steampunk. Here you can see a belt with gears fastened across the chest.