Halloween Nerd Costumes – Ideas for Girls and Boys

Looking for a Halloween Nerd Costumes – well you’ve come to the right place.  The infamous nerd costume is easy to do, can be done on the cheap – and who doesn’t love a geek? 

In this post, we are going to show you how to make an easy and cheap DIY nerd costume (or geek costume, if that’s your preferred terminology!) Let’s get to it!
Halloween Nerd Costumes

Several years ago, my then 8-year old insisted on going as a nerd for Halloween. To put together her Halloween nerd costume, we hit up the local thrift store and scored this ensemble. Lovely, right? It was easy to do, cost minimal money and still to this day she recalls the time she went trick or treating as a nerd. 

• Geek glasses (taped, OF COURSE)
• Oversized khaki pants – thrift store find
• Tweety bird vest – thrift store find (and she won’t throw it away ARGH!)
• Girl scout shirt – thrift store find
• Hair in various pony tails
• Mismatched sock

This DIY nerd costume worked out fabulous. She loved it and received rave reviews from her friends.

If you are putting together a geek costume, here are a few ideas to get you started:

Mis-Matched Nerd

Nerds Candy Costume

Go and be a literal nerd. Decorate a box like a Wonka Nerds candy:

 

Talk about nerdy!

 

• Rolled up pants
• Poster board featuring Nerds candy
• Carrying a calculator
• Reading a book
• Geek glasses (taped, OF COURSE)
• Those SOCKS with those shoes!

image source: She Knows

Pocket Protector Nerd

This nerd costume kind of looks like a bad Mormon missionary outfit

• High waisted pants
• Nylon socks
• Pocket protector
• Tie
• Short pants
• Geek glasses (taped, OF COURSE)

image source: Trend Hunter

Easy Geek Costumes to Buy

Not into DIY costumes? No problem! Check out these solutions to make your Halloween easy!

Nerd Costume Kit

Not in the mood to DIY your nerd costume? No problem! Amazon sells a Nerd Costume Kit for just $7.99 featuring all the basics of a nerd (glasses, pocket protector)

Geek Hipster Costume

Aren’t all hipsters a bit geeky? Another great Amazon costume bundle – Geek Hipster Costume.

Nerds Candy Costume

Or you could be a real nerd, as in Nerds candy! Check out this Nerds Candy Costume

Easy Nerd Shirt Costume

This is the perfect costume to wear to work – an easy nerd shirt

Geek Costumes Galore!

Looking for more ideas? Here are the nerd costumes / geek costumes that Amazon has to offer:

 Instant Nerd Kit (Includes: Taped Eyeglasses, Pocket Protector & Nerd Squad Button) Party Accessory (1 count) (1/Pk Unisex Rainbow Mustache Suspenders/bow Tie Set – Adjustable 4 x Geek Science Nerd Pins Buttons (Size 1inch Diameter) Forum Novelties Men’s Fabulous 50’s Class Nerd Costume, Multi, Standard Bow tie and Suspender, Bowties & Suspenders Set, Classic Accessory for Children, Teens, and Adults (Red) Adult Size Baseball Style Multi-Color Propeller Hat FunWorld Women’s I Love Nerds Costume, White/Blue, Small/Medium Leg Avenue Men’s 4 Piece Nerdy Ned Costume, Brown, Small RETRO NERD Geek Oversized BLACK Framed Spring Temple Clear Lens Eye Glasses Nerd Costume Tee (slim fit) T-Shirt Size M NERD SPEC GLASSES Forum Novelties Class Nerd Child Costume, Large Disguise 88680J Hello Kitty Nerd Tween Costume, X-Large (14-16) Enimay Unisex Halloween Nerd Geek Costume Adjustable Suspender Bowtie Glasses Nerd | Red | Clear One Size Vintage InCharacter Baby Boy’s Nursery Nerd Costume, White/Blue, Medium Forum Novelties Female Nerd Kit FunWorld 50’s Nerd, Red/White, One Size Costume FancyG® Cute Nerd Glass Frame with Bow Tie Knot Cat Eyes for Girls Leopard NO LENS FunWorld Women’s I Love Nerds Costume, White/Blue, Small/Medium Rasta Imposta Nerds Box, Pink/Purple, One Size

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