Dressing like a nerd can be a fun idea for a Halloween costume, or an everyday style. If you're interested in a nerdy style, there's a lot you can do to make it happen. To start, choose a cute style of clothing that is synonymous with the nerdy look. Then, complete it with accessories. Glasses, bow ties, and tote bags can enhance this look. Lastly, wear good makeup and hair to make you look like a nerd.
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Method 1 of 3: Choosing Outfits
Step 1. Wear a nerdy skirt or dress
People often feel that they can't come off as feminine as a geek. However, this is not true. Many nerdy girls still love a beautiful dress or skirt that matches their style.
- Mini dresses usually look like outfits from superhero movies. If you're comfortable with a dress that's shorter and shows your skin, a dress like this can also go well with a nerdy costume. Bright colors usually look quirky or geeky, so don't be afraid to choose clothes that catch your eye.
- Many nerds also love skirts. Patterned colored skirts are also effective for this look. A lot of nerdy girls love to wear a lacy tutu, which is weird enough to pair with a natural nerdy style. You can also choose a plaid skirt because it is similar to a school uniform.
Step 2. Try using suspenders
If you wear shorts as part of your costume, suspenders can complete the nerdy look. Purchase suspenders at your local clothing store, attach them to your pants, then pull them over your shoulders.
- Brightly colored suspenders can help. Many people associate nerds with a messy look, so mismatched suspenders might help you. For example, wear pink suspenders over a red T-shirt.
- Fasten the suspenders to hold the pants up high. In this way, your nerdy look is getting stronger.
Step 3. Put on a nerd T-shirt
You can also wear a simple t-shirt. Look for t-shirts with prints of various aspects of nerdy culture on the internet. For example, buy a T-shirt with a quote from the movie Dr. Who. Choose a t-shirt that advertises a superhero. Look for a Star Wars or Star Trek t-shirt. A simple t-shirt paired with other feminine clothing and accessories can help you look like a nerd.
Step 4. Choose the right footwear
Make sure your feet look nerdy too. While there's no particular type of footwear for nerdy girls, you do have a variety of options to suit your overall look.
- When wearing a dress or skirt, choose gladiator boots with large ankles. You can also choose shoes like Doc Martens. This bot can remind people of superheroes like Wonder Woman.
- Converse shoes are also popular in nerdy culture. If you have an old Converse, these shoes can also help as nerds are seen as dress sloppy.
Step 5. Try a button-down shirt with high-waisted pants
If you want a nerdy tomboy look, try wearing a large button-down shirt and high-waisted pants. If you wear suspenders, you can use them to pull your pants up even higher. Styles like this can create a weird nerdy look.
Loose shirts can also be considered. This t-shirt contributes to the messy, unattractive appearance that nerds are often associated with. Buy clothes a few sizes larger than what you normally wear
Step 6. Look for dark colors and patterns that don't match
You have to look screwed if you're a nerd. So, choose a variety of patterns and colors. Try a little extreme to appear nerdy style.
- Choose lighter colors, such as bright primary colors. You can combine colors uniquely. For example, try wearing a purple button-down shirt with orange shorts.
- Patterns can also help, especially if you choose a variety of types. For example, wear a polka dot shirt with a striped skirt.
Method 2 of 3: Collecting Accessories
Step 1. Put on the glasses
If you want to be a nerd, glasses will amplify your look. You don't have to wear glasses yourself. In fact, if you're going to a costume party, wear contact lenses to prevent your glasses from falling off or getting damaged. You can make fake glasses using cheap sunglasses.
- Purchase thick-rimmed sunglasses from a local flea store. The larger the size of the glasses, the stronger the impression of a nerd. When you get home, take out the lens. Wear these glasses to complete your nerdy style.
- You can also put tape in the middle of the glasses. Broken glasses are one of the many common misconceptions about nerds.
Step 2. Bring a book
Many nerds love to read. Bring a variety of books to strengthen your display. Books are also very useful at costume parties.
- Choose various types of books according to your interests. For example, decide if you're going to be a literary geek and carry classic novels, such as products by authors Jane Austin or Virginia Woolf. You can also choose to be a science geek and take the books of Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking.
- If books are too difficult to carry, bring some comics. A lot of nerds are attracted to superheroes, so buy comics from the store and take some with you wherever you go.
Step 3. Bring a tote bag
Especially if you are attending a party, a tote bag can help. You can bring a nerdy accessory in it and take it out at certain times of the party.
- A plain tote bag made of leather or other similar material can be used. Bags like this are usually easy to find.
- However, you can choose something more specific. Certain TV show-themed tote bags can also help. For example, Dr. A Who with a Tardis image can really make you look like a nerd.
Step 4. Get a pen, paper, and calculator protruding from your pocket
If you have a pocket, fill it with nerdy stuff. Have pens, pencils and calculators ready so you look like you're reading and all-knowing.
Step 5. Try wearing a bow tie
Although this tie is considered a men's accessory, a good bow tie can complete a woman's look. You could try a large bow tie that sticks out a bit with a weird pattern. For example, a polka-dotted bow tie can help you look a lot like a nerd.
Method 3 of 3: Makeup
Step 1. Put on foundation for a pale look
Many people feel that bookworms look pale because they spend a lot of time indoors. So, a pale look can really help with a nerdy costume. Use a makeup brush to apply a generous amount of light foundation. Choose a color that is quite pale and mix the foundation over the face until your face looks pale evenly
Step 2. Try a mismatched, brightly colored eyeshadow
Now, add the eyeshadow. Bookworms are often mismatched, so opt for unusual and bright colors. Bright blue, green, or purple eyeshadow can be effective for a nerd costume. You can use your fingers or a makeup brush to apply eyeshadow to support the nerdy costume.
- Apply a lighter eyeshadow or primer before applying your desired eyeshadow. In this way, the bright colors can be more visible.
- If you mess it up a bit, don't worry. Slightly smudged makeup can really amplify a nerdy look.
Step 3. Use colored eyeliner
Make-up stores sell eyeliner in a variety of colors. Choose bright and cheerful instead of black. Your makeup should look like a nerd and a bit clumsy. Purple, pink, and blue eyeliner can be very effective. Wear a thin layer of eyeliner just above the lashes, and another just below the bottom lashes. You can also draw a line at the edge of the tear, as long as it's safe to apply makeup that close to the eye.
Choosing an eyeliner that doesn't match the eyeshadow can be a good idea. For example, if you use green eyeshadow, choose purple eyeliner
Step 4. Use blush to achieve a rosy look
Another common assumption about nerds is that they get shy easily. If you want to develop a blush look to enhance the look of a nerdy costume, add a layer of blush to your cheeks using a brush.
Step 5. Add spots with a brown pencil
The freckles look a bit odd. Use a brown makeup pencil and paint a few freckles on each cheek. The amount is up to you. Add just enough to make you look like a nerd.
