REVENGE OF THE NERDS - THE GEEKS ATTACK!!

They’re baaaack! The nerds, that is.  I never saw the movie “Revenge of the Nerds,” so I don’t exactly know what their revenge was, but some of today’s men’s fashion is a nerd’s revenge in itself.  Suddenly, everything “geek” is chic. Fashion’s taking a few notes from geeks and nerds around the world. From big ol’ nerdy glasses to cardigans and sweater vests, the classic “nerd” uniform is considered high-style.  Even suspenders are making a comeback.

Just leave the high-waisted tapered pants at home. No one can pull that look off.

Some very clever designers have replicated the age old cliché so artfully that the new trend embodies an entirely different persona: the hipster.  Fashion forward men everywhere are creating quite the paradox between geek and chic.  I never thought I’d fantasize about ripping suspenders off of a man, but that day has come.  And revenge is sweet.  Congratulations, nerd brigade, you win.

All my swooning aside, be warned future Poindexters, a trip into dweebdom should be taken with care.  Don’t go overboard.  Stick to one or two new geeky accessories.  If you try to pull off too much too soon, well, the joke’s on you. Expect wedgies.

Anyone else in LOVE with hot nerdy fashion? I know I am.

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This post was written for Blank Label's Co-creation Blog by Anne Marie Jackson, advising men to try new things with fashion. You can even experiment by designing your own custom men's dress shirts online.