What time period (s) do you enjoy dressing your characters up for?

[abigaillmartin]

The 1800s and the 1960s, 70s and 80s. I freaking love 70s hair.

[LunarScyphozoa]

Late 19th to early 20th century, definitely. Once I’m done with my current comic, the next one will be set in a place where I can do as many 1890s sleeves and 1900s hats as I want lol

[NickRowler]

Mid 2000s, so a lot of spiky hair and double layer tees. I also like 70s, I admit to using turtlenecks and sideburns a bit too often.

[Bella_Artz]

I'm not all that good at drawing yet but I enjoy designing my characters in traditional Japanese outfits or modern variations of it.

[Kelheor]

Can't really name particular era, but I guess it's mostly modern (90's-today) and vague medieval fantasy?

I suppose I mostly love is to create a particular style for a story or just some characters in a particular setting so I can have fun with dressing them while still more or less remaining in canon

[LostKelp]

Love cowboys and 20s detectives/mafia aesthetics. But I haven't actually made a story set in either of those, I either go with high scifi, high fantasy or present day with fantasy/paranormal elements with my aesthetics. But all these will come with the obligatory cowboy and mafia AUs.

[Lupine]

I love dressing my characters in sleek futuristic suits, it's especially fun since they're all from the past! I'm soo into retro-futurism like it isn't even funny

[Lupine]

Your character designs are amazing! They're all so varied and the vibe is just cool!

[stiatent]

Ancient East Indian, Ancient Greek and Colonial Pirates are faves

The current comic series set in modern day so modern clothes
But the story's fictional island has Colonial British Pirates/ Soldiers attached to their history and Independence Day celebrations. So its a tradition to wear decorative Tricorn hats on that day.

[DasIstWunderblyat]

Modern, because nothing beats the convenience of dressing them in a plain T-shirt or hoodie.

As the series' setting is fictional, sometimes the characters wear traditional and/or period clothing. Which also looks different than IRL.

You must have predicted how weird it is to have that and T-shirt+hoodie side-by-side.

Sometimes I draw them in RL "historical" clothes for "fun."

[Lensing]

My comic plays in present time but some of the characters wear 1950s clothes

[aarcadee]

I love that! Thank you for sharing

[aarcadee]

These are great! I've personally been dabbling in 70s aesthetic as well. Moreso with a Bond sort of feel to it, but retro all the same. Def agree on the hairstyles!

[aarcadee]

2000s was one hell of a time! Final Fantasy is a huge love of mine and I def have a soft spot for it's take on 2000s aesthetics. The spiky hair is timeless.

[aarcadee]

Any time we draw, we're hopefully improving bit by bit! Japanese attire is beautiful and I think more creators should send their OCs on vacation to Japan!

[aarcadee]

These are lovely!

The question was worded a bit odd huh? Regardless, I think your answer was right on! The time-centric style idea is so much fun to dabble with.

I personally plan to explore 1960s / 1970s spy fashion, mad max desert punk, and beach day outfits (among others) throughout the duration of my series. Gotta keep things fresh!

[aarcadee]

These are all great choices. I'm excited to see where you take them ️

[aarcadee]

Retro futurism is really cool! I just learned about Atom Punk and it has me inspired.

[aarcadee]

I love the time periods you've chosen. They're really niche!

I'm looking forward to checking out your series now that I'm actually able to get back into the community a bit

[aarcadee]

You're art style is quite distinct and I really enjoy it!

There's definitely a few perks to dressing characters up in modern minimalist fashion. Especially if you're drawing them often...