14 Ways to Dress Chic And Retain Your Inner Geek

14 Ways to Dress Chic And Retain Your Inner Geek Getting dressed for the office can be hard, if not downright painful for many women. (Just me? No? Ok, lets proceed). So whats a woman to do?In honor of New York Fashion Week 2017, we present the (more useful) alternative Geek Chic Fashion Week Geek chic is defined as the fashion-forward style adopted by the tech crowd to express their culture and meet their needs. So whether youre start-up bound or full-tilt corporate, on your first assignment of your career or your 8,917th, weve got you covered. Literally and figuratively.Basic Black StandardDress it up with a tailored suit or dress it down with a casual blazer, t-shirt and funky shoes (Beat literature optional), basic black will never fail you, regardless of budget or body type.Just One Of The GuysTake a tip from the dudes (not of the grubby flannel / stained t-shirt variety, natch - Sean from QA, were looking at you) and pair some menswear-inspired duds with tailored, feminine fits . Even Emma Stone sports this look - and if thats not validation of being cool, then what is?Show Some (Tasteful) LegShorts neednt be reserved for the summer heat or weekend errands. Throw some bold-colored tights on underneath and wear them year-round with a blazer and boots.Keep It Casual (But Professional)While Sean in QA aspires to keep the record for wearing a different superhero t-shirt every day without repeating, invest in some casual staples that can be worn in and out of the office. Its ok if you repeat, just mix it up by seeking neutral colored garb.Accessories Are Your FriendsAccessories may be the most confounding portion of your fashion-overhaul, but here, its the easiest to stay true to your inner-geek. Support your field (and those who power it) by choosing tech-friendly bags and wearables.Now go out into the world, wear your confidence on your sleeve(s), and conquer Let us know how you did - (pics or it didnt happen).