And that's the thing about fashion, you wear what you want and **** what anyone else thinks.
Absolutely. I wish more people embraced that mentality, as too many are constrained by fitting in with the norm, or what is being dictated as the latest celebrity-led must-have trend. Not that it's about 'standing out', but variation is positive and I think too many are afraid of stepping outside of being identikit - sod it, wear what you like and that interests you. On the subject of Steampunk, I went to a Steampunk day last year in Cambridge. Great to see many attendees getting into the spirit of it, particularly the younger kids!
Another shout for you @DrToffnar:
Rokit: http://www.rokit.co.uk/ - online store is an extension of their four shops in London. Focuses on vintage items, mainly second-hand. Real mixture of stuff, but they often have bespoke items.