Geek chic is back and it’s causing havoc. Of course, this trend is not new and even remotely pretending it is would denote complete ignorance of the all-too mediated ways of fashion. The point is, the old days when being labeled a nerd, geek or square was the worst thing that could happen to anyone are long forgotten because, today, the goofier you look/dress, the trendiest you must be, an aspect that the fashion industry has begun to take heed of as well. Naturally, the first place to start is with what is probably the geekiest thing of them all: those thick-rimmed spectacles that you were so awkwardly aware of until now.

 

If, until not long ago, wearing glasses was cause of shame for many, because they bespoke of a flaw that could have easily been used for mockery and ridicule, the world of fashion has not remained blind to their hidden potential as one of the trendiest accessories. From the most select catwalks down to the nearby street (and probably the very person sitting next to you), glasses have become the ultimate accessory for a chic look. Being a geek is suddenly hip and so are glasses – although, in all fairness, not all models will suffice to get that extra nerdy touch.

 

From the bug-eyed glasses to the grandpa-style thick-rimmed ones – that, without even mentioning the variety of colors they come in (although it’s best if you stick with black or, if not, at least dark colors) – today, glasses are a must. However, just because everybody seems to be doing it, that doesn’t mean that anyone can, under any given circumstance. Trendy as it might be, geekiness has not changed in what regards the only thing that once made it so prone to bad taste jokes from "the populars," namely that it has to come from within.

 
 

What this means is that you can’t just buy a pair of goofy patterned pants and colorful sneakers (with Pacman, if possible), slap on a pair of large glasses and suddenly pretend that you’re the hippest thing your friends have ever got the chance to cast their eyes upon. Wearing geeky glasses also requires a certain haircut (not one in particular, just that not ALL haircuts will do), as well as bone structure and a proper wardrobe. However, if you strongly believe that you can check these three musts, and you already have the necessary attitude, then it’s only the glasses that’s been missing for getting that extra hot, ultra trendy and totally chic geeky look. And you’ve got plenty to choose from, for what it’s worth.