Heavy Red has recently released a Victorian Misfit Gown. Of course, all Victorian styles have a touch of steampunk about them. Or perhaps all steampunk has a touch of the Victorian. At any rate, Heavy Red gets a steampunk bonus for featuring their lovely gown model loitering by an old train. After dirigibles, trains are nicely steampunk modes of transportation, even without a steam-powered engine. I wish Heavy Red credited the model and photographer her, but they describe the Victorian Misfit Gown thusly: “The trains all stopped dead in their tracks as she walked by…stunning, breathtaking and with devious intentions. Born of another time, lost in this world, she is a misfit.The Misfit Gown is deep blood red satin, covered with a net and lace overdress. The overdress is adorned with black lace, ribbon and sequins. This fitted A-line dress gives you a glamorous statuesque figure, while not being impossible to wear, accentuating the bust and hemline, while distracting from the hips and tummy. Dress has spaghetti straps and a side zipper. This is a dress that is truly to die for…Shown with our matching sequin strap gloves.”

I don’t care how hot the weather is because I am not going to wear gothic garb in the midday sun and my family has good central air conditioning.

I have been looking for something to wear to play Little Red Riding Hood and the Horny Construction Worker and Heavy Red have been kind enough to create just the thing. The Heavy Red site says: “The limited edition Heavy Red costume Little Dark Red Riding Hood, is so beautiful with its dark elegance. The red and black dress made from weighted matte jersey and rayon hangs beautifully. The black arrow point bodice is adorned with a black bow. The dress is fully lined, has a side zipper, adjustable straps and straps that tie in the back to give you the perfect fit. The dress comes with a matching capelette which is fully lined with black satin. The outfit also includes: -miniature picnic basket. This costume is one you will want to wear over and over, it is truly amazing! Please note: All Halloween Costume Sales are final and only exchangable for size”.

The manufacturers seem to believe it is a Halloween costume, not necessarily intended for other forms of roleplay.