Steampunk Bowler Hats

Amy Trumpeter
4 min readDec 22, 2020
Steampunk Bowler Hats

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A lot of steampunk fans consider the top hat to be a classic, and it does certainly point to the Victorian influences in steampunk. But it’s not the only option, and many steampunkers prefer to switch it up with a bowler for something that’s close, but still original. There’s loads of choices for men, women and they can work well with all kinds of different costumes. We’ve compiled our favourites to help guide you through some great options.

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Let’s start with something classic, simple and still thoroughly steampunk. This bowler hat wouldn’t look out of place at an acoustic open mike night, but the goggles really give it that special twist. They’re spiky, which gives the look more edge (almost literally) and they’re a great shade of bronze that’s worked into so many steampunk outfits.

Are you a fan of Steampunk, but don’t like the Victorians? This bowler feels much more 1920s, and we love that! It could easily be incorporated into a steampunk-flapper combination that opens up the ideas of steampunk to the jazz age. Steampunk trumpet, anyone? It’s not just for women, though: a bowler and a nicely waxed mustache might usually be a hipster look, but with the right tailcoat and goggles could be a steampunk classic

Are you looking to add a little punk to your steampunk? Try this bowler! It would work well with a coordinated outfit with matching studs, and it would be easy to organise these into similar shapes for a unique look. Goggles are also often covered in studs, and you could switch up the studs and colours or make them…

Amy Trumpeter

Hi I’m Amy — travel blogger, dog lover, digital marketer. I write mainly about Europe, Middle East and Southeast Asia. Getting into drones!