Neckties are a great way to add some sophistication and elegance to an average outfit, but if you're in the mood to spice things up a little, then these nerdy necktie designs are a great way to incorporate some personal touches to these formal accessories.
Whether you're going to a formal event, or just suiting up for a special dinner, neckties are the kind of accessories that serve to make a big impact, despite their small size. These nerdy designs however, are a great way to attract young men who may still associate these formal accessories with being stuffy or unappealing. By incorporating such things as video game references and Sci-Fi characters into the design, these creative neckties instantly become relatable to a much younger generation.
From superhero neckties to those that feature iconic 8-bit characters, these nerdy accessories strike the right balance between quirky and elegant.
17 Nerdy Necktie Designs

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Building Block Bow Ties
Nicholas Tee Ruiz's Quirky Collection is Inspired by MoMA Exhibits

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Suave Superhero Neckties
Look Sharp and Geeky with a Bow Tie by Charmaine Welch
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Necktie Necklaces
Ties Make Even Better Necklaces and Wallets
14
Circuit Board Neckties
Michael Phipps Brings Geek Chic in Line With the Corporate Dress Code
13
Bow Tie-Laden Lookbooks
The Charles Olive 2012 Holiday Lookbook is Preppy
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Dressy Gamer Accessories
The Video Game Bow Ties by Crashed Hope Designs are Geeky
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Elegant Mustache Neckties
The Bape 2011 Spring/Summer Ties Give off Both Class and Street Cred
10
Reversible Bow Ties
The Brooklyn Circus Goes Geeky Chic With Flannel & Velour
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Debonair Lumber Accessories
Wooden Bow Ties are a Stylish No Hassle Accessory
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Dapper Novel Accessories
The Original Paperback Bow Tie is for the Perfect Gentleman
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Gambling Neck Wear
Mr. Talented Bow Tie Rolls the Dice & Wins
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Subtle Sci-Fi Neckties
These Star Wars Ties are a Modest Way to Show Off Your Nerdy Side
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Cityscape Neckties
The New York Map Tie Showcases an Overview of the Big Apple
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Geeky 8-Bit Mancessories
Rock the Arcade Gentleman Look with the Space Invaders Silk Tie
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Precious Pasta Neckties
The Farfalle Bowtie is at the Height of Good Taste
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Western Tie Comebacks
Colonel Sanders Inspires a New Breed of Neckwear by Timo
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iPod Neckties
The iTie Becomes Your Extra Pocket
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