Reccomend 2nd hand clothes shops for steampunk gear?

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Hi there,

Was thinking of doing a steampunk thing this year for halloween.

Don't really wanna buy a pre-made costume so I'm looking for advice on 2nd had clothes stores in dublin (or anywhere really, i've enough time) that might have some appropriate stuff.

I'm from north wexford and would have no idea of where these kinds of shops are in dublin, i think the best shops may be "best kept secrets"

A good old victorian / western style trench coat is essential , as is a good top hat and boots.

Kind of old worn looking stuff is better i think

seeing as it's halloween i can do the makeup to be a dead steampunk guy or something , and i'll have no problem getting loads of gogs and gears and stuff to dress it up with

here's a link to a google image search if you're not sure what i mean

https://www.google.ie/search?q=how+to+make+a+steampunk+costume&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=678&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CB8QsARqFQoTCOz2qcOI-scCFaWq2wodXRMARA&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=steampunk+mens+costume+&imgdii=AZXW45YefoM-6M%3A%3BAZXW45YefoM-6M%3A%3BUGUxAUk2dvlfqM%3A&imgrc=AZXW45YefoM-6M%3A

all help appreciated thanks

Day Lewin

Best advice for this kind of dressing-up is to hit a row of charity shops with an open mind for styling.
Top of Camden St
Rathmines Rd, from Library up to Post Office
Dun Laoghaire, length of Georges St
Capel St / LIffey St

In town, try Retro, Eager Beaver and around the Georges Arcade.

Waistcoats in dark brown or tan or stripes are very steampunk, as are stripey shirts with pocket and cuff tabs and details.
A tall hat and ankle boots, even slightly military boots. Look at pictures of Edwardian and Victorian shirt collars and bow ties, too. Lace trims and brass buttons, all are acceptable. Get lengths of thin brass chain at the jewellery stand of charity shops, too.
Enjoy!