Mini-dresses often look like something out of a superhero movie. If you feel comfortable with a shorter, more revealing dress, this can look great in a nerd costume. Bright colors often come off as somewhat quirky or nerdy, so don’t hesitate to pick an outfit that draws attention to yourself. A lot of nerds enjoy skirts as well. Colorful, pattern skirts can work well in a nerdy ensemble. Many nerd girls enjoy wearing frilly tutus, which are odd enough to fit with the offbeat nature of the nerdy aesthetic. You can also go for a plaid skirt, as this is example of a school girl uniform.
Brightly colored suspenders can help. Many people associate nerdiness with a somewhat messy style, so dramatically mismatched suspenders may help with the look. For example, you could wear pink suspenders over a red shirt. Tighten the suspenders so they hoist your pants and shorts up high. This further contributes to the nerdy look.
If you’re wearing a dress or skirt, gladiator-like boots with a large ankle can help. You can also go for something like Doc Martens. Such boots may remind people of superheroes like Wonder Woman. Converse shoes are also popular in nerd culture. If you have an old pair of converse, this may also help as nerds are often seen as somewhat sloppy dressers.
It’s a good idea to go for a loose-fitting shirt. This contributes to the somewhat messy, unflattering appearance one associates with nerd culture. Opt for a shirt a few sizes larger than what you regularly wear.
Choose brighter colors, like bright shades of primary colors. Feel free to do awkward matching combinations. For example, go for a purple button up shirt with orange shorts. Patterns can also help, especially if you go for a variety of different types of patterns. Wear a polka dot t-shirt with a striped skirt, for example.
Purchase a thick-rimmed pair of sunglasses from a local thrift store or gas station. The bigger they are, the nerdier they’ll look. When you get home, pop out the lenses. You can wear these glasses to help with your nerdy look. You can also put a piece of masking tape in the middle of the glasses. Broken glasses are one of the many stereotypes people have of nerds.
It can help to select different types of books by interest. For example, you can decide to be a literary nerd and carry around classics like the works of Jane Austin or Virginia Woolf. You can also decide to be a science nerd, and take books by Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking. If books are too cumbersome to carry around, carry around a few comic books. Many nerds are interested in superheroes, so stop by a comic book shop and get a few books to carry around.
A plain tote bag, made of leather or a similar material, can work here. It can be fairly simply to find. However, you can go for something slightly more specific. A tote bag in the theme of a nerdy TV show can help with the nerd look. For example, a Doctor Who tote bag with an image of the TARDIS on it can really make you look nerdy.
It’s a good idea to apply a lighter shade of eyeshadow, or an eyeshadow primer, before applying your actual eyeshadow. This can make the bright colors show up even more. If you mess up a bit, don’t worry. Makeup that’s somewhat smeared may actually help with the nerd look.
It may be a good idea to pick a shade of eyeliner that clashes with your existing eyeshadow. For example, if you did green eyeshadow, go for a purple eyeliner.
