Are you looking around and slowly realizing everyone looks a bit like the kid that sat in the back of class with big glasses frames and knit sweaters? The new Geek Chic look is a big hit - here are some tips for wearing it perfectly.

There are a few things to note before grabbing your specific geeky glasses. The nerd-look seems to hold the motto: bigger is better, but you want to make sure that the frames you choose fit your face correctly! Some of the people sporting the big geek glasses seem to forget that they don’t want this great accessory to impair their vision. So, make sure that your glasses aren’t weighing you down; and be sure they fit your face - both physically and structurally. Next, the greatest thing about Geek Chic is that it can be incorporated into all of the modern fashion like sad emo, hipster, rocker, and even the classic preppy-look. Lastly - and this is just for the ladies - you want to be sure that your big nerdy glasses don’t get covered in streaks of black mascara; that would definitely take away all of the sophistication that you’re trying to portray!

Finding the Perfect Geek Chic Frames -

When trying to find the best possible geek chic style for you, make note of one important aspect: you’re going to need to go with a full frame. Once you have that down, just know that nerdy glasses can be broken down into a few categories: vintage, wayfarer, aviator, and simple round lenses (like John Lennon or Harry Potter are known for).

Vintage frames consist of thick, dark plastic and a rectangular lens; they can come in solid colors like black or brown, or the ever-popular: tortoise shell. Wayfarer frames are very in right now, and can be pointed-out by their stylish and consistent horn-rimmed look. These frames are in fashion in just about any color available - the brighter, the better! Since the aviator look is still very much in style, the designers incorporated it into the geek chic fashion. If aviators are your personal favorite, check out a revised version of them and get your geek on! Lastly, as Harry Potter is probably the most famous geeky character in public opinion today, use him as a great reference when planning your next pair of frames! The breakdown of these nerdy glasses can be spread through just about all the currently popular styles and personalities.

Makeup Tips -

For all of the nerdy ladies out there: of course you also want to stay beautiful while still pulling off your hip new fashion; so here are some tips for you. First and foremost, since geek glasses are all about the bigger, bolder plastic frames, be sure not to overdo it on the makeup. You want to steer clear from being too much, and keep it as neutral as possible. Definitely try to refrain from applying flashy creams and shadows that contain glitter, as they can offset the reflection of your lenses. Furthermore, as your day goes, it is possible they could start to shimmy their way down into you line of vision. Our last tip for ‘geeking’ up your look - particularly when wearing bold wayfarer frames - is to go for a daring bright color for your lips; this will help balance out your dark frames.

So, while styles are constantly changing, eye glasses as a fashion accessory have finally become a hit. Don’t have a necklace to go with your outfit? Just grab your glasses! And what about the guys out there: have you ever wondered why you don’t get accessories besides the classic: belt? Well, those days are long gone! If you don’t have a small stash of glasses frames with different styles, cuts, or more: colors, you’ve better get out there quick!