A Few Geeky WIW - YouLookFab Forum

I've been loving my grandpa sweater and Oxfords this week, so I've just been going with the geek look.

#1 is from last weekend - my Boden sweater over mustard striped shirt and ochre chinos. My feet are cut off, but I'm wearing the Frye oxfords, sockless. And, of course, the magic hat.

#2-3 was for volunteering. Same Boden sweater over a t-shirt, leopard scarf, burgundy jeans rolled up to showcase "Poe-ka dot" socks. Get it? I felt particularly nerdy, and quite liked it.

#4 was yesterday's work-at-home/errands outfit. Kut leggings, fisherman's tunic sweater, Born boots.

Comments/suggestions always welcome.

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KUT from the Kloth Joan Plaid Skinny Leggings

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Out Of Print Unisex Edgar Allan Poe-ka Dot Socks

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9 years ago

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Veteran

Lovely! Geeky and trendy!

kellygirl

Omg, these are so fab on you. Love your playful/geeky style. The Poe - ka dot socks are the bomb. Adore the cognac lace ups with the plaid. Super fun!

always trying

The socks and hat make the look-. The tall boots are super.

Peri

HA! I couldn't see what was geeky until I got to the socks. Very funny! And I love your hat!

Stephanie

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I love them all! Especially the last 2 outfits--the socks are really fun. I love how your outfits are always so true to your personal style, and the patterns/textures you choose always support that. This is what I aspire to in my own wardrobe...trying to nail down my "look" and add some personality. Thank you for inspiring me

Tina

Love your last look on you, texture and pattern, very fab! The socks are genius and so fun. Some people must lay awake at night figuring these things out:-/

Ginger

Poe-ka dots! Genius! I love the patterns and colors you do, geeky or not!

kkards

well, i'm a hat lover from way back....so I love #1.

Diana

Awesome! I particularly like the Poe-ka dot socks with the rolled-up pants.

And I think I have worn something really similar to #4! Great minds think alike.

Alassë

I really like #4.

Maneera

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I love #4.....so so cosy and cool! And those socks----I absolutely and totally <3 them! How awesome are they!

I dig your geeky style, Jenn. You're super duper cute!

Sal

You have great style Jenn, I love these looks. You have a real eye for colours and shapes that suit you and your life, with personality.

I love geek chic looks, I don't wear them, I have a friend who rocks them brilliantly but don't find they feel right on me.

rachylou

Haha, Diana, Jenn! I totally thought of you, Diana, when I saw #4

Jenn

Thanks, all!

Kiwigal, it's really interesting how some thing just feel wrong, even if they're looks you like. I look at your sporty looks the same way.

rachylou and Diana - I can totally see Diana in #4. Actually, I think our style has quite a bit of overlap. I love Diana's wardrobe!

Stephanie - You're very sweet. In the fall/winter, I feel like my look generally matches my personality well. I still really struggle with summer. Maybe next year will be when it all finally comes together. One can dream.

I can't find a pic of the exact same outfit, but I know I've worn it. So imagine the top half of the first outfit with the bottom half of the second...

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catgirl

So much personality in these outfits! The Poe socks rock.

kerlyn

Jen, I love you and Diana in your plaid pants and lace up boots! Great fall look!

Aida

Jenn I can see why you're happier with your fall/winter looks, you certainly look very at-home in these (spring/summer will improve! might take a bit, those "off season" seasons can be tough to sort out). I have a soft spot for #4 (I've also worn similar looks to that!), you really look amazing in cream. I also enjoy that your whimsy is often intelligent as opposed to pure whimsy; plays into the "bookish" descriptor you have.

Brooklyn

I love no 4. Do you wear your tall boots at home? I would struggle with that because while I love mine to death they just don't feel cozy enough at home. I don't see geeky in these outfits. Well, maybe the socks. But they are so much fun. I love your style.

Tania

Love these fun looks, the boots, and the socks are super cool!

Jeanie

Such great pieces and I love how you put them together! I have a truly vintage grandpa sweater the same color and I feel inspired to wear it with some tan pants.

anne

Love number 4 the most.

Mellllls

looks great!

Beth Ann

Love the way you use cozy items (grandpa sweater, socks, sweaters), and infuse them with texture, wit, rich color and style.

And I had the same question as Brooklyn -- I don't tend to wear shoes at home, so I've limited my tall boot collection. Your boots are stunning through, so I can imagine wanting to wear them at home.

Anonymous

Three great looks Jenn! I love the whimsical socks, the fab Autumnal colours and the lovely knits. I'm going with the last look as my favourite, because I love plaid and chunky knits

You know, Diana, I can't see the exact details in your first photo, but I think I have a pair of boots that are very similar to your black ones, too! Mine are North Face, black suede with a furry lining, and they lace up the back.

Brooklyn and Beth Ann, during many "work-at-home" days, I'm in and out a lot, running to school, grocery store, post office, and out to the garage and garden, so I'll keep the tall boots on for most of the day and change to something more comfy when we're well and truly in for the night.

Here's the find for my black boots. I highly recommend them if anyone is looking! They are fleece lined and have good traction - I can wear them in light snow actually so they are really useful.

Blondo Women's Vitalia Boot

Okay, our boots are totally different, but I do like those! There's even a color way that mixes black and brown.

Those Poe socks are such fun! I listened to some of his stories on Halloween.

You look great in all of these; I'd love to see the hat from #1 in outfit #3, as I think it'd play up the sweater & boots beautifully. But then, I'm partial to hats in general!

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