Steampunking a leather coat. Any ideas?

[wrede]

Dear ladies and gentlemen, automatons and creatures from another galaxy

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[arkivarie]

How about a bandolier to wear over the coat? There are some interesting ideas if you search "steampunk bandolier." Is your character a monster hunter/fighter type? Or more of a mechanic or engineer (think funky tools)?

[cerrberus]

Check out Viggo Mortensen's Everett Hitch costumes- note the leather shoulder patch riveted to his right coat shoulder.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800308/mediaindex

[donsimpson]

And various things besides insignia which could be slipped onto the shoulder straps.

[lironess]

I transformed a horrible yucky coat with the judicious use of buttons and some velvet like upholstery fabric...the coat was quite different but the idea is transferable...if you send me your email I can send you some pics I forget how to post pics in comments..

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[tracyandrook]

Equipment loops. But you must field test to ensure you don't get all hung up on the underbrush!
Reference some EMS/fire/rescue equip for inspirations re: "tactical utility belt" etc etc. If it's zombies, you'll probably want some infection control gloves, splatter mask, etc. etc.