Costume ideas...
With the broad theme as Victorian Gothic, these images and sites might be helpful in picking out a costume -
Useful information on Victorian/steampunk costume
This is a great outline of tips for Victorian-style clothes for women, men and children -
http://www.dickensvictorianvillage.com/Dickens%20Clothes.pdf
Website for Victorian fashion tips
http://fashion-design-schoo-l.blogspot.com/2009/04/victorian-clothes.html
Watch a Sweeney Todd/Victorian petticoat tutorial from threadbangers on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcEXl1OfyzU
Some steampunk fashion tips
http://www.lovelyish.com/728500858/a-beginners-guide-to-steampunk-fashion/
http://www.mookychick.co.uk/alternative-clothing/gothic-clothing-style/steam_punk_style.php
Lots of images of steampunk costumes
http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunkfashion/pool/
How to make a Steampunk Outfit, Threadbangers on YouTube (includes a how-to guide to create a bustle!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbxRdDjp67g
http://www.dickensvictorianvillage.com/Dickens%20Clothes.pdf
Website for Victorian fashion tips
http://fashion-design-schoo-l.blogspot.com/2009/04/victorian-clothes.html
Watch a Sweeney Todd/Victorian petticoat tutorial from threadbangers on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcEXl1OfyzU
Some steampunk fashion tips
http://www.lovelyish.com/728500858/a-beginners-guide-to-steampunk-fashion/
http://www.mookychick.co.uk/alternative-clothing/gothic-clothing-style/steam_punk_style.php
Lots of images of steampunk costumes
http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunkfashion/pool/
How to make a Steampunk Outfit, Threadbangers on YouTube (includes a how-to guide to create a bustle!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbxRdDjp67g