With Sweltering Summers in the Northern Hemisphere and Winter settling down onto the Southern, this week’s #SteampunkChat is all about altering your Steampunk clothing to better handle the extreme elements of the season.
To read the transcript in chronological order, start from the bottom and scroll up.
Update: #SteampunkChat WILL be continuing over the summer with either myself (@artificer13) or @Jenny_Schwartz + guest at the helm.
indigozell Thanks for the chat #steampunkchat! Have a good night 
-9:03 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz You’re more than welcome, happy shopping! #steampunkchat -9:03 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 RT @artificer13: Thats our hour, all. Thanks for coming out on this rather sweltering night #steampunkchat -9:03 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 That’s our hour, all. Thanks for coming out on this rather sweltering night (at least for most of N. America) #steampunkchat -9:02 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Thanks @artificer13 for an inspiring #steampunkchat -9:01 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Lovely #steampunkchat tho I’m now dangerously inspired to SHOP…fighting the strange urge to sew, too. Very odd. Sewing is not my thing -9:01 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @MichelV69 You’re very welcome. If it makes you feel better, I wear the pith much less frequently than the kilt 
#steampunkchat -9:00 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @artificer13 Thanks very much for hosting, good sir. Even if you do wear a pith helmet, it was a remarkably interesting talk #steampunkchat -8:59 PM Jun 29th, 2012
indigozell So true! Drinking iced chamomile tea right now #tasty #steampunkchat @MichelV69 @artificer13 -8:57 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @MichelV69 I agree, warm tea on a hot day does have a cooling effect, as does spicy food. Prob. why we find both in SE Asia #steampunkchat -8:56 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @artificer13 Speaking of refreshments … Tea is an excellent way to cool down rapidly, as odd as that might sound. #steampunkchat -8:54 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 Personally, w/ lots of layers I think it’s important to stay cool, preferably w/ a G&T. Also keeps away malaria #steampunkchat -8:54 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 We’re down to our last 10min. Any closing discussion? Bits we’ve missed? Refreshments to cool us in our layers? #steampunkchat -8:52 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @MichelV69 I leave the mucky bits to the engineers and their hands. #steampunkchat -8:51 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @artificer13 True. But, someone’s got to keep the boilers on that airship of yours simmering. #steampunkchat -8:47 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @MichelV69 Fair ’nuff. Although if you’re not a Chap, you might end up missing Tea at 4 and Gin at 5. A sad state of affairs #steampunkchat -8:46 PM Jun 29th, 2012
indigozell @CountessaLenora Take care! #steampunkchat -8:45 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @CountessaLenora Ta-ta! Thanks for coming out to play. #steampunkchat -8:44 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @CountessaLenora TTFN, and have a wonderful time tomorrow! #steampunkchat -8:44 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @CountessaLenora Enjoy the wedding! #steampunkchat -8:44 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @artificer13 Agreed. But again, not every male in #Steampunk is an English gentleman. #steampunkchat -8:43 PM Jun 29th, 2012
CountessaLenora Sorry folks, but I’ve got to go. I’m running out of time and have to pack for the wedding tomorrow. Have a wonderful weekend! #steampunkchat -8:42 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @MichelV69 Fair enough, but a true “Gentleman” doesn’t work. The lower orders get a pass on stripping down to their vests. #steampunkchat -8:42 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @artificer13 Generally speaking, for dress clothes, yes, chaps loose out. For “Working” clothes … -many- options. #steampunkchat -8:41 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 I feel chaps loose out badly in the clothing-adjustability dept. Closed collars, waistcoats and coats for all seasons 
#steampunkchat -8:39 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 RT @CountessaLenora: Any romantic flowy item of clothing in the heat is a treat. #steampunkchat -8:36 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz The Sherlock coat … I love this show http://t.co/QHyzImc9 #steampunkchat #offtopic -8:34 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 I wear summer-weight fabrics year round, as all buildings are OVER heated. Cons get v.warm w/so many PPL. #steampunkchat -8:34 PM Jun 29th, 2012
CountessaLenora Any romantic flowy item of clothing in the heat is a treat. #steampunkchat -8:34 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz Thank you! Brain problems prevented proper retrieval of the term “Pre-Raphaelite”. #SP needs more of it. #steampunkchat -8:32 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 I’ve wondered where Pre-Raphaelite look was in Steampunk #steampunkchat -8:30 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz I’d love to see more of that! Or the diaphanous “Romantic / Art Nouveau” type clothing in #steampunk. #steampunkchat -8:29 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @CountessaLenora From my entirely male perspective, there is a very attractive elegance about a lady with a parasol. #steampunkchat -8:29 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @FionaMarsden2 LOL no, I wasn’t demanding applause. #steampunkchat -8:28 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @cassiecaine Good call! I always think leather is sticky, no matter the ambient temp. #steampunkchat -8:28 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @CountessaLenora Oh good! Trads are so much better in t/cold&wind. I’ve worn mine for HOURS in a blizzard well below freezing #steampunkchat -8:27 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Also wondering if summer is time to explore robes/peignors/kimonos http://t.co/fIsLk6ie for costuming? #steampunkchat -8:27 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz I think fans should never have gone out of fashion #steampunkchat Must have in summer -8:26 PM Jun 29th, 2012
cassiecaine No leather accessories directly on my skin, that’s for sure. Too sticky. #steampunkchat -8:26 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Fans! #steampunkchat -8:26 PM Jun 29th, 2012
CountessaLenora @artificer13 Parasol is excellent and smaller or no hat. #steampunkchat -8:25 PM Jun 29th, 2012
CountessaLenora @artificer13 He does. He’ll be wearing it in the heat tomorrow at our niece’s wedding. He also has a cameo kilt of camping #steampunkchat -8:24 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @artificer13 The rate of chill without wind is ~1c/100m (~1.8f/300ft) … the _Graf Zepplin _ cruised at ground + 600ft. #steampunkchat -8:24 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 What about accessories- any changes for the season? I imagine a parasol would come in handy in the heat/sun. #steampunkchat -8:24 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @MichelV69 Good point! #steampunkchat -8:21 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @MichelV69 Good point! If any altitude is achieved it’ll get pretty chilled in a hurry. #steampunkchat -8:21 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @CountessaLenora I’ve seen pix of his contempo-kilt, does he have a traditional? They’re MUCH heavier. #kilt #steampunkchat -8:20 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 One thing that often gets overlooked is occupation vs climate. If you’re an airshipman “hot summer” is relative. #steampunkchat -8:18 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz – Agreed. And that -is- a spiffy skirt set. #steampunkchat -8:17 PM Jun 29th, 2012
CountessaLenora @artificer13 I agree on the light breeze. I’ve seen my husband in kilt in a strong breeze! #steampunkchat -8:17 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz nothing wrong w/a spot of shopping if it’s for the appropriate gear #steampunkchat -8:16 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 LOL #steampunkchat -8:16 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @artificer13 I’ll see your a RDC vessel and raise you an airship pirate frigate. #steampunkchat -8:15 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @MichelV69 Must be early training! #Steampunkchat -8:15 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz It’s pretty warm, a kilt like that is good down to about -25*f. Only hope is for a (light) breeze. #steampunkchat -8:15 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @MichelV69 Agatha Christie (husband archaeologist) mentions guy in Iraq in summer dressing like for English country & not hot #steampunkchat -8:15 PM Jun 29th, 2012
CountessaLenora At this point I have a pretty extensive wardrobe and just mix and max for occasion and weather. #steampunkchat -8:15 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @Jenny_Schwartz … just three clothing changes a day for freshness. Think about that! #steampunkchat -8:14 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @Jenny_Schwartz … did not change with the climate. Dressed like Englishmen in Manilla … #steampunkchat -8:14 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Ok I know this #steampunkchat is NOT a shopping expedition, but look at this convertible divided skirt http://t.co/rA7MSHlR Want! -8:13 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @Jenny_Schwartz Interestingly enough, I’ve read a few travel journals where the clothes style … #steampunkchat -8:13 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 So do you all have different seasonal wardrobes, or just add/subtract as needed w/the weather? #steampunkchat -8:13 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 Looks sweltering … but really good #steampunkchat -8:13 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @MichelV69 I take great exception to that! https://t.co/bqGWE9XS You may find yourself getting boarded by the RDC soon! #steampunkchat -8:12 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @MichelV69 Exactly! have to hold onto standards! (say we who aren’t melting in summer heat!) #steampunkchat -8:12 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz indeed it does, but the heavy kilt doesn’t help w/the temps. https://t.co/bqGWE9XS #steampunkchat -8:11 PM Jun 29th, 2012
cassiecaine I don’t personally leave off a corset, but I tend to wear underbusts anyway. #steampunkchat -8:11 PM Jun 29th, 2012
CountessaLenora @artificer13 Depends on the occasion. Most times I’ll still wear a corset but with a lot less underneath and no jacket. #steampunkchat -8:10 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @Jenny_Schwartz Unless you’re #proffessorElemental, there is no excuse for a pith helmet. #steampunkchat -8:10 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Fancier2 RT @Jenny_Schwartz: Quick! Have to grab coffee before #steampunkchat in 10 minutes! -8:10 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Well, summer does give you an excuse to wear (or does it! does anything excuse) a pith helmet http://t.co/fJtb263y #steampunkchat -8:09 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 Do women tend to leave off the corsets in summer and dress in a more Edwardian style? #steampunkchat -8:09 PM Jun 29th, 2012
cassiecaine @michelv69 Oh yes, silk is wonderful for summer! Basically, anything natural and open-weave to let air through. #steampunkchat -8:09 PM Jun 29th, 2012
CountessaLenora @MichelV69 @cassiecaine I like both linen and silk, layered sheers fabrics are nice too as long as breathable. #steampunkchat -8:09 PM Jun 29th, 2012
indigozell @artificer13 Thank you for the welcome! #steampunkchat -8:09 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @indigozell Welcome aboard, we’re discussing costuming and dealing w/ the local summer/winter weather #steampunkchat -8:08 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @cassiecaine Linen is a good choice. Open-weave cottons are nice, and if you can afford the sin, silk is marvellous. #steampunkchat -8:07 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @cassiecaine linen is a fav of mine, but sadly isn’t part of Royal Dirigible Corps uniform. Luckily I bought a tropical tunic #steampunkchat -8:07 PM Jun 29th, 2012
indigozell hi there! #steampunkchat -8:07 PM Jun 29th, 2012
CountessaLenora I use much lighter fabrics this time of year and a lot fewer layers. #steampunkchat -8:05 PM Jun 29th, 2012
cassiecaine It’s definitely a good time to swap to lightweight linen. #steampunkchat -8:05 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @MichelV69 you’re not making many friends w/THAT type of report! lol #steampunkchat -8:05 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @artificer13 high today of 26c/79f … beautiful sun, light cloud & a good ocean breeze. The joys of living on an island. #steampunkchat -8:04 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Sympathy to all steampunkers in Hades…lovely, cool & sunny here in my corner of Aus *ducks abuse* #steampunkchat -8:04 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 Let’s get started w/our first topic. Fabrics. What do you change/eliminate for the summer weather? #steampunkchat -8:04 PM Jun 29th, 2012
cassiecaine It is a great excuse to eat ice cream though :3 #steampunkchat -8:03 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @CountessaLenora I hear that! #steampunkchat -8:03 PM Jun 29th, 2012
CountessaLenora Hi there, I’m actually at home and available for once. Here in Ottawa it’s hot as Hades. #steampunkchat -8:02 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @cassiecaine Yeah, we haven’t had a day below 90*f and HUMIDITY for a good while now. #steampunkchat -8:02 PM Jun 29th, 2012
cassiecaine @artificer13 Let’s put it this way: I’m happiest in 80 degree heat. I have the AC on today. #steampunkchat -8:01 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @MichelV69 Welcome aboard, I’m pleased as punch to be doing so! What’s your weather like? #steampunkchat -8:01 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @cassiecaine Welcome aboard! How toasty is it out your way? #steampunkchat -8:00 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 @artificer13 Hello! Thanks for hosting. #steampunkchat -8:00 PM Jun 29th, 2012
cassiecaine Howdy! #steampunkchat -8:00 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 Good evening all, and welcome to this weeks topic: Seasonal Steampunk – adjusting your clothing for the weather! #steampunkchat -7:59 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 5min until #Steampunkchat 9EDT/6PDT for Seasonal Steampunk: Adjusting your costuming for Summer. Join in at http://t.co/LyCQVZR8 … -7:55 PM Jun 29th, 2012
indigozell of course its been forever #steampunkchat. Adjusting your costuming for summer!! -7:54 PM Jun 29th, 2012
MichelV69 RT @artificer13: 15min until #Steampunkchat 9EDT/6PDT for Seasonal Steampunk: Adjusting your costuming for Summer. #steampunkchat -7:52 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Quick! Have to grab coffee before #steampunkchat in 10 minutes! -7:50 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 15min until #Steampunkchat 9EDT/6PDT for Seasonal Steampunk: Adjusting your costuming for Summer. Join in at http://t.co/LyCQVZR8 … -7:46 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @CountessaLenora Pizza, yes. We decided to make margaritas instead of wine, but I am absolutely prepped for #steampunkchat. -7:41 PM Jun 29th, 2012
CountessaLenora @artificer13 Have you had your pizza and wine yet in preparation for #Steampunkchat? -7:39 PM Jun 29th, 2012
TiffanyAndLupus RT @artificer13: 30min until #Steampunkchat 9EDT/6PDT for Seasonal Steampunk: Adjusting your costuming for Summer. Join in at http://t.co/LyCQVZR8 … -7:32 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 30min until #Steampunkchat 9EDT/6PDT for Seasonal Steampunk: Adjusting your costuming for Summer. Join in at http://t.co/LyCQVZR8 … -7:31 PM Jun 29th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz RT @artificer13: 1 hr until #Steampunkchat 9EDT/6PDT for Seasonal Steampunk: Adjusting your costuming for Summer. Join in at http://t.co/LyCQVZR8 … -7:03 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 @RichardEPreston No worries, everyone’s gotta get paid. Hopefully we’ll see you at #steampunkchat, but if not tonite, then in future. -7:03 PM Jun 29th, 2012
artificer13 1 hr until #Steampunkchat 9EDT/6PDT for Seasonal Steampunk: Adjusting your costuming for Summer. Join in at http://t.co/LyCQVZR8 … -7:02 PM Jun 29th, 2012
