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103 Examples of Geek Chic

From Nerdy Marriage Bands to Comic Book Bowties

— July 15, 2012 — Tech
The nerdy look is an aesthetic that seems to have taken off over the past few years, and these examples of geek chic show just how pervasive this style has become.

Thick glasses, bow ties and gamer-inspired gear are just some ways in which this look is taking over. Often adding a touch of understated modesty to any outfit, these are frequently inoffensive items that work well in corporate environments. Appropriating the schoolgirl look in a totally different direction, these statements, particularly in regard to women, aren't trying too hard in any way.

Many of these trends integrate either superheroes or gaming icons into their designs, bringing lots of personality to whatever piece they're a part of. Bound to inspire the inner genius in anyone, geek chic is a style that will stick around for years to come.
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Geeky Data-Transferring Devices
Geeky Data-Transferring Devices
The Millennium Falcon MIMOMICRO Card Reader is Full of Force
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Triple Geeky Glamor Shoots
Triple Geeky Glamor Shoots
The Nylon December 2011 Issue Gets Nerdy Shades Shining
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Sparkling Evening Mancessories
Sparkling Evening Mancessories
These Nerocarbino Ties Are Encrusted With Swarovski Crystals
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Nerdy Holiday Tees
Nerdy Holiday Tees
The Geek Pride Day T-Shirts by Redbubble are Cute
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Geek-Chic Manicure Kits
Geek-Chic Manicure Kits
The Typography Nail Polish Set is Text-Laden
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Super Nerdy Stemware
Super Nerdy Stemware
Star Trek Insignia Glasses are Perfect for Trekkie-Themed Fine Dining
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Minimalist Gamer Jewelry
Minimalist Gamer Jewelry
The Pacman and Ghost Necklace is Retro
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Gamer Phone Protection Gear
Gamer Phone Protection Gear
The Mass Effect iPhone Case Offers Bonus Content to Buyers
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Oversized Video Game Bling
Oversized Video Game Bling
The Giant Bejeweled Blitz Ring Celebrates Love Found Through Gaming
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Decorative Pixelated Pins
Decorative Pixelated Pins
The Okiiko Asorti Brooch Collection is Broaching on Amazing Accessories
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Bad Game Belts
Bad Game Belts
SO-ME's ‘Ex-Girlfriend' Buckles Identify Players with Weak Game
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Dragon-Slaying Gamer Garb
Dragon-Slaying Gamer Garb
The Viking Helmet is Geek-Chic
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Crocheted Geeky Caps
Crocheted Geeky Caps
The 'Reddit Alien Hat' is Hilariously Current
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Nerdy Man Brooches
Nerdy Man Brooches
Steve & Co. Offer Flair for Male Jackets
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Sci-Fi Gamer Totes
Sci-Fi Gamer Totes
Carry Your Belongings in This Ultimate StarCraft Messenger Bag
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Ghostly Gamer Furnishings
Ghostly Gamer Furnishings
The Pac-Man Ghost Coffee Table is Inspired by the Game's Famous Ghouls
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Superhero Costume Bags
Superhero Costume Bags
The Hooded Batman Backpack is Both Nerdy and Protective
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Anatomical Bowties
Anatomical Bowties
The Skull Polka Dot Bowtie is an Edgy Neckcessory
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Adorably Nerdy Cosmetics
Adorably Nerdy Cosmetics
The Hello Kitty 'Head of The Class' Palette is Geek Chic
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Hand-Painted Gamer Headphones
Hand-Painted Gamer Headphones
The Princess Zelda and Link Headphones are Adorable
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Interactive Sentient Jewelry
Interactive Sentient Jewelry
Keio University Wearable Robot Rings are Gloriously Geeky
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Geeky Charitable Cupcakes
Geeky Charitable Cupcakes
The Steve Jobs Inspired Cake Shop is Taking Europe by Storm
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Nerdy Framed Fashion
Nerdy Framed Fashion
The Fendi Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is a Departure From the Brand's Aesthetic
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Workshop Savvy Eyewear
Workshop Savvy Eyewear
Sukjin Moon Reworks Leather Offcuts Into Durable Fashionable Frames
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Dapper Neck Accessories
Dapper Neck Accessories
Untitled Denim Bowties by Federico Batelli are Casually Daring
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Sci-Fi Tech Fashion Accessories
Sci-Fi Tech Fashion Accessories
The R2-D2 Flashdrive Cufflinks sre Appropriate for Work or a Gala
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Robot Mancessories
Robot Mancessories
Suit Up Like an Autobot or Decepticon With the Transformers Cufflinks
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Crafty Code Jewelry
Crafty Code Jewelry
These HTML Earrings from Etsy User 'Nicholasandfelice' are Fun
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Pixelated Alien Mancessories
Pixelated Alien Mancessories
Space Invader Cufflinks Dresses the Gentleman Retro Style
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Heroic Cooking Gloves
Heroic Cooking Gloves
These Geeky Oven Mitts Bring Pop Culture to the Kitchen
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Futuristic Gamer Shades
Futuristic Gamer Shades
GUNNAR MW3 Gaming Eyewear Enhances Vision and Eliminates Strain
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Retro Gamer Frocks
Retro Gamer Frocks
The Pac-Man Tank Dress by 80stess is Adorably Geeky
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Casual Bow Ties
Casual Bow Ties
Xiengkok Neckcessories Not Just for Special Occasions
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Armored Bowties
Armored Bowties
The Sophie Hulme AW10 Collection Stays on the Edge
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8-Bit Multi-Tools
8-Bit Multi-Tools
The Space Intruders Multi-Tool is Perfect for Geeky Handymen
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Devious Magician Photoshoots
Devious Magician Photoshoots
The DEICHMANN SS 2011 Magic Moments Campaign is Full of Tricks
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Geeky Gaming Tableware
Geeky Gaming Tableware
These Minecraft Coasters are Stylishly Pixelated
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Anime-Inspired Audiophones
Anime-Inspired Audiophones
The Poke-Phone Headphones are an Anime Tribute
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Teched-Out Textiles
Teched-Out Textiles
Kyla May Designs a Fabric Line Called 'Geeks Gone Wild'
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Geeky Gamer Headgear
Geeky Gamer Headgear
Ben Caulkins Creatively Designs the Master Chief Helmet with LEGO
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Glam Superhero Manicures
Glam Superhero Manicures
These Wonderwoman DIY Nails Are Just in Time For the Fourth Of July
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Geek-Chic Suit Separates
Geek-Chic Suit Separates
The Ports 1961 Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Makes Nerdy Ultra-Cool
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Retro Record Player Watches
Retro Record Player Watches
The Turntable Metal Wristwatch from ThinkGeek is Nerdy & Stylish
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Scholarly Geek Accessories
Scholarly Geek Accessories
Boutique Academia Brings Out the Nerdy Side in Fashionable Jewelry
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NES Controller Carriers
NES Controller Carriers
Nintendo Reversible Messenger Bag is One Geektastic Satchel
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Bipolar Bowties
Bipolar Bowties
Reversible Bow Ties by Brooks Brothers & Social Primer
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8-Bit Promise Rings
8-Bit Promise Rings
The Space Invaders Pixel Ring is Perfect for Geeky Couples
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Icognito Gamer Garb
Icognito Gamer Garb
The Assassin's Creed Monteriggioni Hoodie is for Nerds in the Know
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Nighttime Comic Lights
Nighttime Comic Lights
The Mini Batman Bat-Signal Lamp is Adorably Awesome
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High-Tech Mancessories
High-Tech Mancessories
The USB Flash Drive Cufflinks for the Geeky Gentleman
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Baby Bowtie Onesies
Baby Bowtie Onesies
Dress Up Your Bundle of Joy With Somebubby Baby Ensembles
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'Star Wars' Watch Sets
'Star Wars' Watch Sets
The Force Unleashed G-Shock Watch is a Dark Side Time-Tracker
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Nintendo Necklaces
Nintendo Necklaces
Mario and Yoshi Jewelry for Girlie Gamers and Femme Cartoon Fans
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Nerdy Supermodel Snaps
Nerdy Supermodel Snaps
The Miranda Kerr by Terry Richardson Shoot is Geek-Chic
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Timber Tablet Cases
Timber Tablet Cases
The Miniot Wooden iPad 2 Cover is for Geeky Nature Lovers
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Onomatopoeic Accessories (UPDATE)
Onomatopoeic Accessories (UPDATE)
Janine Basil Makes Stunning Retro Cartoon Accessories
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Nerdy Gamer Night Lights
Nerdy Gamer Night Lights
The Super Mario Mushroom Lamp is an 8-Bit Illuminator
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Building Block Heels
Building Block Heels
Finn Stone's Limited Edition LEG-GO Stilettos Are Colorful and Playful
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Geeky Passion Prints
Geeky Passion Prints
The Nicole Martinez 'Nerdy Dirty' Collection Expresses Dorky Desires
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Badass Reversible Bow Ties
Badass Reversible Bow Ties
Brooks Brothers Release a Line of Outrageous Reversible Bow Ties
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Gamer Coffee Cups
Gamer Coffee Cups
Tiago Goncalves Makes a Mug Resembling an Old School Game Boy
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Bizarre Bowties
Bizarre Bowties
J-Press Madras Bowties Rock the Plaid Fad
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Triforce Skate Shoes
Triforce Skate Shoes
The Zelda 'Twilight Princess' Vans are a Cosplay Essential
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Robotic Tea Bags
Robotic Tea Bags
Mechanize Tea Time With the Tea Robot Infuser
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Gamer Men's Accessories
Gamer Men's Accessories
The Tjep Invader Aiko Ring is Inspired by the Arcade World
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Bespectacled Spring Lines
Bespectacled Spring Lines
The E. Tautz Spring Summer 2013 Collection is Eyeglass-Themed
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Geeky Marriage Bands
Geeky Marriage Bands
The Star Trek Engagement Ring Encourages Couples to Live Long and Prosper
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Geeky Keyboard Mugs
Geeky Keyboard Mugs
Ctrl-Alt-Delete Cup Set Makes the Morning Brew Nerdastic
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Circuit Board Furniture
Circuit Board Furniture
BRC Designs' Binary Low Table is Made for the Geeky Home
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Geeky Gamer Jewelry
Geeky Gamer Jewelry
The Controller Bracelet is Perfect for Girly Gamers
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Geeky D-Pad Accessories
Geeky D-Pad Accessories
Ring of the Gamer Pays Homage to the Classic Famicom Console
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Chic Sci-Fi Style
Chic Sci-Fi Style
The Kathryn Beker 2011 Collection is Inspired by '2001: A Space Odyssey'
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Purposely Geeky Photography
Purposely Geeky Photography
The Appoline Citizen K Editorial is Inspired by 'Ugly Betty'
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Geeky Glasses Apparel
Geeky Glasses Apparel
SnorgTees Sells Nerdy T-shirt Designs
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Repurposed Tech Purses
Repurposed Tech Purses
The Recycled Floppy Disk Bag is Retro-Fab
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Vintage Brawling Arcade Kicks
Vintage Brawling Arcade Kicks
The Street Fighter Converse Chucks Brings Back Nostalgic Gaming
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Comic Book Bowties (UPDATE)
Comic Book Bowties (UPDATE)
8BitDreams Etsy Store Features a Line of Geeky Neck Accessories
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Acrobatic Arachnid Hero Tights
Acrobatic Arachnid Hero Tights
These Spider-Man Pattern Leggings Help Women Be Geek Chic
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Geeky Gamer Beachwear
Geeky Gamer Beachwear
The Black Milk Game Boy Swimsuit is All About Nostalgia and Pop Culture
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Geeky Gaming Sneakers (UPDATE)
Geeky Gaming Sneakers (UPDATE)
Two New Super Mario Converse Shoes to Hit the Market
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Princess Cooking Fashion
Princess Cooking Fashion
Make a Meal Wearing the Zelda Apron
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Luxury Gamer Watches
Luxury Gamer Watches
The Romain Jerome Space Invaders Collection is for Wealthy Geeks
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Suave Superhero Neckties
Suave Superhero Neckties
Look Sharp and Geeky with a Bow Tie by Charmaine Welch
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Floppy Disk Flower Holders
Floppy Disk Flower Holders
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make Nerdy Plant Pots
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Glam Galactic Nails
Glam Galactic Nails
The Cute Polish 'Stormtrooper' Manicure is Adorable and Nerdy Chic
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Nerdy Knitted Pillows
Nerdy Knitted Pillows
These Nausicaa Distribution Plushies Would Make Cute Geeky Gifts
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Pocket Monster Beauty Enhancement
Pocket Monster Beauty Enhancement
Makeup Artist Nazzara Prettifies Her Eyes Pokemon-Style
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Gamer Jewelry
Gamer Jewelry
The Pacman Ring Set is Cute, in a Geeky Way
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Functional Gamer Furniture
Functional Gamer Furniture
The Nintendo Controller Coffee Table Boasts Fully Functional Controls
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Ear-Chomping Geek Accessories
Ear-Chomping Geek Accessories
Mario YOUCH Piranha Plant Earrings for Ladies Who Love Nintendo
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Superheroic Prom Dress Designs
Superheroic Prom Dress Designs
Tumblr User Robinade Renders Stylish Comic-Inspired Gown Ideas
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Iconic Video Game Cups
Iconic Video Game Cups
The Pipe Mug is a Super Mario-Inspired Sipper
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Steampunk Seafaring Jewelry
Steampunk Seafaring Jewelry
The Capt. Jules' Extraordinary Telescope Ring Will Inspire Adventure
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Geeky Body Art Collections
Geeky Body Art Collections
Science Ink: Tattoos of the Science Obsessed Explores Nerdy Tats
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Chic Gaming Counters
Chic Gaming Counters
Surface Tension Arcade Tables Bring Geeky Stylish Furniture to the Home
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Seductive Video Game Lingerie
Seductive Video Game Lingerie
The Nintendo NES Controller Bra is Geeky and Playful
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Seductive Geeky Lingerie
Seductive Geeky Lingerie
Have Fun with Your Inner Nerd While Wearing the Pokebra Pokemon Bra
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Marvel Motorcycle Tattoos
Marvel Motorcycle Tattoos
Alivia Marie Makes Geek Art Intimidating with Her Avenger Artwork
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Geeky Gamer Girl Jewelry
Geeky Gamer Girl Jewelry
DeadlyPretty Takes the World of Games to Fashionable Heights
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Glorious Gamer Sneakers (UPDATE)
Glorious Gamer Sneakers (UPDATE)
Vidoe Game Shoes by Brass Monki are Awesome
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Comic Book Bras
Comic Book Bras
Etsy User Megan Elizabeth Presents Nerdy Lingerie
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