The tradition of Halloween never ceases and the time has come again to parade around in costumes picking up sweets. Whether it is carving in a local pumpkin patch, running through Knott’s Scary Farm, or getting spooked by a horror movie, the same desire for the most outlandish costume crosses all of our minds. Now, the current fad is the nerd look. Yes, the nerdy glasses and plaid tucked-in shirts have already been spotted around campus last Halloween, but, the nerd costume hasn’t, however, gone out of style. With ordinary everyday clothes and some creative juices, it’s amazing what the outcome will be. Get inspired with these creative ways to reinvent the nerd look.
School Nerd: What better way to pay homage to Steve Urkel from Family Matters than to master his look for Halloween. Find any collared shirt and tuck it into a pair of pegged jeans. If it’s chilly out, put on a tight cardigan. To add your own personal twist, wear colorful socks that express your personality. For the finishing touches, throw on bright-colored suspenders, a pair of oversized reading glasses, and adjust your backpack to a minimum fit. However, Urkel’s crazy wardrobe is only a part of his character. Observe his spontaneous charisma such as the gangly way in which he walks to the enthusiasm in his nasally voice. These should all be mimicked to enhance the look.
Science nerd: The idea of a science nerd is the majority of AHS students excelling in AP science courses so how can you be the one science nerd to stand out this Halloween? One guy comes to mind whose vast knowledge of all things science is tantamount to his impressive apparel: Bill Nye the Science Guy. Bill Nye has a sophistication that you can obtain by donning a light blue lab coat over a white buttoned-down shirt. Hang bulky lab goggles around your neck, wear gloves, and clip on any patterned bow tie to make your costume comical.
Business nerd: If you have a serious but sarcastic sense of humor, the business nerd is just right for you. You might idolize Dwight Schrute from The Office and Napoleon Dynamite so here’s how to recreate their look. Ask your father or brother for a suit preferably in basic colors (brown if you’re emulating Napoleon’s look). Wear a pair of fake glasses with thick lenses. No matter how crazed a fan you are, looking like Dwight, as charming as he is, is not worth damaging your eye sight. Napoleon would also wear a “Vote for Pedro” shirt underneath, but a dress shirt would suffice. Girls have the option of wearing a knee length skirt with knee high socks.
Basketball Nerd: Try the basketball nerd this year for a more daring and outrageous look. Go against the norm of a typical jersey and basketball shorts, and try a tank top tucked into tight short shorts instead to give your costume more nerd appeal. Accessorize with multiple neon sweatbands and a pair of bright tube socks. If you’re finding this costume hard to picture, refer to Jackie Moon of Semi-Pro. Of course, the afro isn’t necessary to achieve this look, but it would be a fun supplement.
School Nerd: What better way to pay homage to Steve Urkel from Family Matters than to master his look for Halloween. Find any collared shirt and tuck it into a pair of pegged jeans. If it’s chilly out, put on a tight cardigan. To add your own personal twist, wear colorful socks that express your personality. For the finishing touches, throw on bright-colored suspenders, a pair of oversized reading glasses, and adjust your backpack to a minimum fit. However, Urkel’s crazy wardrobe is only a part of his character. Observe his spontaneous charisma such as the gangly way in which he walks to the enthusiasm in his nasally voice. These should all be mimicked to enhance the look.
Science nerd: The idea of a science nerd is the majority of AHS students excelling in AP science courses so how can you be the one science nerd to stand out this Halloween? One guy comes to mind whose vast knowledge of all things science is tantamount to his impressive apparel: Bill Nye the Science Guy. Bill Nye has a sophistication that you can obtain by donning a light blue lab coat over a white buttoned-down shirt. Hang bulky lab goggles around your neck, wear gloves, and clip on any patterned bow tie to make your costume comical.
Business nerd: If you have a serious but sarcastic sense of humor, the business nerd is just right for you. You might idolize Dwight Schrute from The Office and Napoleon Dynamite so here’s how to recreate their look. Ask your father or brother for a suit preferably in basic colors (brown if you’re emulating Napoleon’s look). Wear a pair of fake glasses with thick lenses. No matter how crazed a fan you are, looking like Dwight, as charming as he is, is not worth damaging your eye sight. Napoleon would also wear a “Vote for Pedro” shirt underneath, but a dress shirt would suffice. Girls have the option of wearing a knee length skirt with knee high socks.
Basketball Nerd: Try the basketball nerd this year for a more daring and outrageous look. Go against the norm of a typical jersey and basketball shorts, and try a tank top tucked into tight short shorts instead to give your costume more nerd appeal. Accessorize with multiple neon sweatbands and a pair of bright tube socks. If you’re finding this costume hard to picture, refer to Jackie Moon of Semi-Pro. Of course, the afro isn’t necessary to achieve this look, but it would be a fun supplement.