No matter what sort of lifestyle you lead, eventually you’re going to need a belt. And if you’re a GeekDad, not just any old belt will do. You need something unique. Something bold. Something, well, a little geeky. Enter the Mission Belt.
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Geekdads aren’t like other dads. By our very nature we’re passionate about our interests and like to show them off whenever we can—and that means when it comes to neckwear, we like our ties geeky.
Necktie Icons by by Michela Tannoia from the Noun Project. CC BY 3.0.
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In the game of ties, you wear or you die — so choose these Game of Thrones Bow Ties to make the right impression.
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If you love TARDIS gowns and gender-bending Loki cosplay, you’re going to love to see what Her Universe brings to San Diego Comic-Con. If you like to design those things, you’re going to want to participate. Her Universe will be presenting a “geek couture” fashion show and design competition, and the grand prize is your own fashion collection for Hot Topic.
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Cypress & 5th is a new clothing subscription service that lets you choose what you want out of an array of options pre-selected for you by a stylist. Could your wardrobe use a little variety?
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Disney previews its dedicated lineup of toys, clothes, and accessories featuring everyone’s favorite tinker and her fairy friends.
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How did I reach the point where I roll my eyes at my own wedding pictures?
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“Critical Hit” is an epic RPG-themed Tyvek wallet designed by Christine Leader.
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In this year’s September issue, Vogue calls Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer an “unusually stylish geek.” We’d like to prove there’s nothing unusual about it.
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Drab, meet your nemesis, Stitch Fix! Stitch Fix is a online personal styling service that lets you keep the items you like and return the ones you don’t.
Continue ReadingOne of the things I find most interesting about the steampunk genre right now is how the number of reference steampunk books is keeping pace with the fictional releases. Magazines, fashion, and even collections of essays devoted to a subject …
Continue ReadingBeauCoo launched last fall with an iOS-only app that was intended to encourage body-positive shopping by helping women of similar sizes connect and share fashion information while shopping. Today the style lovers’ social network is opening more broadly with a web-based platform.
Continue ReadingTry as I might I simply cannot deny the genuine charm of JumpFromPaper’s innovative line of messenger bags and purses. Created by Taipei-based designers Chay Su and Rika Lin, these real-life products are, as the name implies, painstakingly crafted to …
Continue ReadingWhile many geeks likely spend more time tweaking their avatars than contemplating their real world wardrobes, there are those among us who have a genuine interest in fashion. And though my workday garb often consists of chinos and polos – …
Continue ReadingFrom hairdos and hairdon’ts to unexpected abs, here’s our top 10 list of things we’re so over on Pinterest.
Continue ReadingWhen word reached the GeekDad camp that online clothier Indochino had released a new menswear collection inspired by superheroes, I was simultaneously impressed and perplexed. The designs were striking, sure, but how exactly was the classic comic book aesthetic of …
Continue ReadingWhy do we give neck ties for father’s day? This is something that has puzzled me since I was a teenager. I don’t recall getting my dad a tie for Father’s day, but it seems like that is what every dad should expect to get.
Continue ReadingLooking for that perfect gaming accessory to go with your countless geeky t-shirts? Maybe you’ve made the leap and gotten some game related ink but you don’t have any awesome earrings to match? What you need is some jewelry made …
Continue ReadingAh, wedding gowns. The chance for brides to shine in white satin or peau de soie. Of course, that’s the pedestrian choice. Those with a geekier (or more frugal) bent might choose a less expensive alternative. Say, toilet paper. Creative brides who have participated in the Cheap Chic Weddings Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest have […]
Continue ReadingMany of our daily conversations are dominated by some combination of these four topics: Our homes, our partners, our children, and our appearance. This is particularly true for women, as social pressures drive us to focus on these things above all else. However, habit can become stifling, and it’s probably not healthy to fulfill any […]
Continue ReadingI don’t usually troll Yahoo! for inspiration, but when I saw this post about men dressing their wives I had to click. While not all geek women share my love of fashion, I can safely say that my amazing husband just simply has no clue. At this point in our relationship he’s just learned to […]
Continue ReadingI tend to avoid trends on principle. First it is typically a waste of money to own everything they put in this month’s Cosmo. Mainly because next month there will be a whole new list. Take for example those over-sized shirts and tight leggings circa 1986. There is nothing wrong with the look but I […]
Continue ReadingIf your children are anything like mine, they get way too many toys for Christmas and birthdays. Their closets and shelves are bursting with items that they rarely play with or have forgotten in the chaos. Their GeekDad and I decided that rather then make wish lists for more toys that they don’t need, we […]
Continue ReadingMy family is a fairly active one, especially in the Spring through Fall seasons. We camp frequently and that involves plenty of hiking, wading through water, climbing and playing sports. We also like to take the kids on frequent outings …
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