Which Outfit Is Nerdier: Bow Tie with Suspenders or Sweater Vest?

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The discussion centers around the question of which outfit is considered nerdier: a button-up shirt with a bow tie and suspenders or a button-up shirt with a bow tie and a sweater vest. Participants explore the implications of each choice in a humorous context, considering various elements of "nerdiness" in attire.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that wearing both suspenders and a sweater vest could maximize the nerdy aesthetic.
  • One participant emphasizes that since the original poster already owns suspenders, they should opt for them, associating suspenders with a classic nerdy look.
  • Another participant humorously suggests the "scruffy physicist" look as an alternative, adding a playful twist to the discussion.
  • Several participants contribute additional elements to enhance the nerdy appearance, such as pocket protectors, calculators, and specific hairstyles.
  • There is a mention of the impracticality of acquiring a vest at the last minute, leading to a decision to stick with suspenders.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on what constitutes the nerdier outfit, with no clear consensus reached. Some favor suspenders, while others advocate for the vest, and additional humorous suggestions complicate the decision further.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference cultural icons and personal anecdotes to support their views, but these references may not universally apply to all interpretations of "nerdiness." The discussion remains open-ended with various suggestions and playful banter.

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I was voted most academic (essentially most nerdy) and have to dress up for tomorrow. What's nerdier, a button up with a bow tie and suspenders or a button up with a bow tie and sweater vest? If it's the latter I have to run out and get a vest.
 
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I'd do them both. Suspenders on underneath, halfway through you whip the top off and you're properly nerding it up!
 
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I was voted most academic (essentially most nerdy) and have to dress up for tomorrow. What's nerdier, a button up with a bow tie and suspenders or a button up with a bow tie and sweater vest? If it's the latter I have to run out and get a vest.

Since you have already won the most academic award and already own suspenders, I would say go with suspenders. :smile: Whenever I think nerdy I think of this http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...=X&ei=ZW0mTZOJA4a0sAPj0MnZAw&ved=0CB8Q9QEwBA" Looks like he wears both.
 
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lisab said:
With the suspenders over the vest...ahahah...
Ooh! You're evil!
 
I don't know if nerd glasses make you look nerd but they are awesome!

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Don't neglect to consider the "scruffy physicist" look. You'd need to get some hair to stick up in the front (from spending hours leaning over your desk with your forehead in your hand, trying to figure out a problem).
 
Aww! I thought it was a real dress. :frown:
 
Thanks for all the feedback :) unfortutely the store closed several hours ago, so I'm just going to rock the suspenders. I wish I had though of wearing a vest under them though...but then I wouldn't have a pocket to protect.
 
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White shirt, bow-tie, either jeans or kakis pulled up over your stomache held up with both a belt and suspenders. A pocket protector, with a slide rule hanging from your belt, chuck taylor high tops and white socks.

A little tape on your glasses never hurts and make sure you either slick down your hair completely or make it a complete mess.
 
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I was going to suggest ironing the SM Lagrangian Density on a white shirt but you probably don't have enough time. Anyways, what you have now is perfect.
 
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All you need is a calculator in your front shirt pocket, glasses with scotch tape holding them
together, a pencil in the groove of your ear, a few envelopes with scribbles on the back of
them periodically falling out of your pocket when everyone is looking & you're golden :cool:
A t-shirt with Maxwell's equations wouldn't go amiss either :wink:
 

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