Graphic Tees, Iconic Geek

Hello again!

So, in my first post I mentioned that I felt the clear choice for a fashion item representing the geek culture should be graphic tees.  Here are a few reasons why.

-They proclaim your specific interests

-Even within a specific interest, the variety to choose from is astounding. 

-They can be personalized or even self made.

-They allow for an easy conversation starter.

If I see someone wearing glasses, I don’t think ‘geek’.  Actually, glasses don’t really say anything to me.  Maybe ‘I need these to see what I’m doing.’ A graphic tee, on the other hand, is very representative for the person. 

Just recently I surreptitiously watched someone walk by, only to then turn to my husband and whisper-squeal ‘that guy was wearing a Johnny the Homicidal Maniac Tee!’  It not only spoke of that person’s interest, it sparked my own excitement at seeing a fellow JTHM reader.  See the difference between that and the glasses reaction?

And so I conclude that graphic tee’s rock.  My only problem?  Most graphic tee outfits I see are pretty much jeans and a tee shirt.  Don’t get me wrong, up through college that was my primary wardrobe.  It’s just that as I got older, and different life events came along, I felt like I wanted to look more polished, sophisticated, adult…that sort of thing.

Eventually though, I realized I could be true to my inner geek and still wear a more interesting look than a simple jeans and tee combo.

I’m calling this mini series the graphic tee level up.  I went in my own closet, and not only dusted off a couple of my favorite looks, but mixed and matched to make some more that I can’t wait to wear out and about. 

Mind you, these looks aren't about the specifics of the outfit.  My goal is to give examples of techniques to use to achieve a similar look using your own wardrobe.

Ready to level up your look?  Come back soon!