I'm going to a party tomorrow, just found out that I'm supposed to be dressed as a geek. I have nothing remotely geeky in my regular wardrobe - all of my clothing is either a bit goth, a bit hippy, or just understated/sophisticated. I'm short, very hourglassy, size 10, with long brown hair, in early 20s. Fortunately I do wear glasses - I have one pair of brown metallic ones with thin rims (very conservative), and one pair of small rectangular ones in metallic grey (conservative but modern), and I'm trying to find a much geekier pair of black rectangular ones with pink bits from years ago.
My options are:
- Retro black and white dress (very 60s) which could be worn with mulberry pink blazer and brightly coloured tights, with flat or heeled black patent Dr Marten boots and my grey or black glasses. Which boots, which tights, and does it sound remotely geeky?
OR 2) A-line patchwork, very multicoloured, knee-length skirt made from silk saris, plus... well, this is where I'm stuck. I have strappy vest tops and a cropped denim jacket which go with it, but I think that looks more hippie than geek. I have no cardigans, no jumpers etc. That would also have to go with coloured tights and flat or heeled patent Dr Martens, and my brown metallic glasses. Does that sound more or less appropriate than option 1?
OR 3) Black and cream houndstooth miniskirt, with black cap sleeved poloneck top (very fitted), and mulberry pink blazer, plus flat or heeled black patent Dr Martens, and my grey or black glasses. This is actually an outfit I would normally wear, so I'm guessing it's not geeky enough...?
I wouldn't normally worry about this, but it's a 40th birthday party of somebody I don't know (with a band, DJj etc), and I only know 1 other guest (who has an awesome outfit), so I don't want to stand out too much!
Thanks in advance! :)