Cosplayers may have been out in force this year at Comic-Con 2015, but the geeky fashionistas gave them a run for their money. Geek fashion was on the minds of many this year with the 2nd Annual Her Universe Fashion Show on Thursday night, two panels dedicated to the business and styling of geek fashion, and a standing-room only happy hour hosted by Fashionably Nerdy on Friday night. Walking the exhibit floor, I saw dozens of vendors featuring dresses, jewelry, purses, and more. Geeks of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders were celebrating their fandoms with original fashion ensembles. Here’s a few of the best trends seen on the floor.
Pin-Up Geeks
The fashion and geek communities are in love with the 1940s and this retro trend showed up in outfits celebrating superheroes, villains, killer plants, and even Ghostbusters. These dresses showed off these geeks’ curves and fandoms.
Images Credits (from left to right): Stephanie Pressman, Michelle Ramsay, Melinda-Catherine Gross and Casey Bruington
Leggings
Geeky leggings have been trending for several years now, but these fans really added their own unique style to the look by pairing them with creative pieces.
Image Credits (from left to right): Mac Beauvais wearing We Love Fine and Sharon Wong wearing Anovos
Everyday Cosplay
Geeky fashionistas have been celebrating a new trend where you channel your favorite characters into your fashion. None of these ensembles would look out of place walking down the street, but each is a nod to a personal geek favorite.
Image Credits (from left to right): Ariel Staehle, Rosie Bether, and Curiousjoi
Do-It-Yourself Fashion
These creative fans created these custom pieces either from licensed fabrics or by constructing them completely from scratch. These geeks can do it all!
Image Credits (from left to right): Kali van Nimwegen, Jilly Hopke and Alejandra Anaya
Hair and Accessories
Fashion isn’t all about clothing and these geeky ladies showed off their style with creative accessories and gorgeous hair color.
Images Credits (from left to right): Brittany Stapleton, Theresa Kapelski, and Sheyne Fleischer
Men’s Fashion
Last, but certainly not least, the men showed off their own style with vintage fashion, handmade pieces and everyday cosplay looks. After all, fashion isn’t just for female fans.
Images Credits (from left to right): Corey Brotherson, Yomi Ayeni, Miguel Gonzalez, and Thor Knai
There are many ways to wear your heart and sometimes fandom on your sleeve. While you were at Comic-Con this year, what were some of the geeky fashions that turned your head? Did you get any ideas of what you can wear everyday? Let us know down in the comments below and share your pictures with us on Instagram as well.
Image source: Dina Kampmeyer
