{"id":1021,"date":"2017-08-31T12:00:34","date_gmt":"2017-08-31T16:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=1021"},"modified":"2017-08-31T10:27:29","modified_gmt":"2017-08-31T14:27:29","slug":"geek-chic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=1021","title":{"rendered":"Geek Chic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Smart Style <\/em><\/h1>\n

By Nichole Cavallaro<\/a> | Photography by bteamphoto.com <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

When I hear \u201cdress in business corporate,\u201d I head for the hills.<\/p>\n

I love having a personal style. And, to me, it\u2019s important to not only look good but feel good about what I\u2019m wearing. To be honest, when I\u2019m in a suit, I am extremely uncomfortable. I can pull off blazers, but only for a little while.<\/p>\n

When I don\u2019t feel content, it shows. So, when it\u2019s time to look professional, I\u2019ve come to realize I can either look the part or feel like me as the part, even if it\u2019s thanks to a small change or addition.<\/p>\n

I identify my style as \u201cgeek chic.\u201d I\u2019m into designer names, but I am forever a child-at-heart. Geek chic refers to a style in which reading eyewear are accessories, cardigans are in abundance and Oxford shoes are preferred to basic ballet flats. Colors tend to be darker, and the more unique the pattern, the better.<\/p>\n

I gravitate toward all of that, with an exception: I am a pop culture and movie fanatic. For a while, I often incorporated that into my daily life \u2014 except the workplace.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, I would get lucky and there I\u2019d be, in my suit and nylons, chatting away with a fellow \u201880s kid about movie trivia. So since I can\u2019t dress up in costume, and I couldn\u2019t change the dress code, I decided to change what I was wearing.<\/p>\n

I started researching \u201cgeek chic\u201d styles, looks and trends. Some were about mixing graphic tees with jackets, while other fans were wearing accessories or coloring their hair a vibrant hue. I saw layered blouses and cardigans with skirts, and no heels \u2014 just ballet flats or Oxfords. This look was not only different and practical, but it appeared easy and comfortable.<\/p>\n

I started incorporating some ideas into my wardrobe, but with a light hand. Being subtle and showing a touch of my personality was the key. My success at finding something feminine and \u201cgeek chic\u201d happened at a store called Think Geek. Besides colorful tees and all kinds of collectibles, they carry a line called \u201cHer Galaxy.\u201d It was out of this world.<\/p>\n

My find was a high-waisted, A-line skirt, covered in a medallion design. If you look closely \u2014 and you\u2019re a Trekkie \u2014 you might notice the design consists of the Star Trek emblem arranged artfully in circles. I wore a professional button down and black wedges to coordinate. The point is to look professional, with a hint of personality that isn\u2019t usually seen every day.<\/p>\n

For Star Wars fans, what isn\u2019t out there?! From Target to Etsy, pop culture labels are everywhere, from mainstream productivity to custom-made pieces.<\/p>\n

I went the fun route and dared to wear the Star Wars leggings under a tulle skirt. Tulle and Star Wars are rarely in the same sentence or outfit, unless it\u2019s for a toddler, but this worked as a safe option. I know, for a fact, some people are skeptical, thinking, \u201cNo way am I wearing those leggings to work!\u201d<\/p>\n

I\u2019d recommend trying to mix in your love for whatever brings out your personality. The Disney brand has a lot of designer-inspired items \u2014 that are surprisingly magical \u2014 for adults to wear without looking silly. If you can\u2019t pull off wearing a mermaid graphic tee, perhaps try wearing a mermaid-inspired bracelet, carrying a small\u00a0clutch or wearing shoes that have embellished sequins or artwork on them.<\/p>\n

To me, being geek chic is mainly about putting my \u201cgrown-up\u201d items together \u2014 make-up, jewelry, statement pieces \u2014 and mixing or complementing them with my interesting side.<\/p>\n

My only rule: If it\u2019s too weird for work, wear it later. SWM <\/em><\/p>\n

Nichole is a local lifestyle blogger. Find her work at eneverythingnice.blogspot.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Smart Style By Nichole Cavallaro | Photography by bteamphoto.com When I hear \u201cdress in business corporate,\u201d I head for the hills. I love having a personal style. And, to me, it\u2019s important to not only look good but feel good about what I\u2019m wearing. 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