16 trends youll only remember if you grew up in the 90s
The 1990s were an amazing time to grow up. "Friends" was still on air, Lunchables and Oreo-flavored cereal were still considered perfectly acceptable meals, and you probably rushed home after school to play on your GameBoy Color.
It's impossible to talk about how great the '90s were without paying homage to the fashion trends that were popular back then. And it just so happens that many of those trends — like chokers, denim on denim, and overalls — are having a moment now, too.
While nostalgia for the '90s is at a high, keep scrolling to see 16 fashion throwbacks that will instantly take you back to the era.
Vests
Vests were a '90s staple. They could be worn over a shirt, in the same way Rachel Green styled her vest above, or worn as a stand-alone shirt when buttoned up — another look Rachel often sported while serving coffee at Central Perk.
Overalls
Overalls were an easy, low-maintenance look. To make your all-denim ensemble look effortlessly cool, you would wear them with one strap undone.
Butterfly clips
In the '90s, pretty much everyone wore butterfly clips in their hair. The more clips you wore, the cooler you looked. Fishel wasn't the only one who sported the embellished hairdo; Kirsten Dunst, Hilary Duff, and Gwen Stefani were also big fans.
Chokers
Chokers were a must-have accessory in the '90s because they could make any outfit look instantly cool.
Jelly sandals
Patterned jelly sandals were a funky '90s staple. They came in a range of colors and were usually clear, allowing you to show off your pedicure while also keeping your toes covered.
Bandannas
Bandannas can be a great camping accessory, but in the '90s they were a totally normal addition to your outfit on a bad hair day. Bandannas were so cool that Beyoncé even wore a shirt made out of them, first in 1999 and more famously in 2000.
Brown lipstick
Brown lipstick was the smokey eye of the '90s. Rocking a dark lip was the bold, vampy accent you needed to complete your going out look. Before Kylie Jenner popularized this look with her lip kits, celebs like Drew Barrymore, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Brandy rocked this trend in the '90s.
Flannels
The easiest way to give off grunge vibes was to sport an oversized flannel shirt, just like Kurt Cobain of Nirvana and other punk rockers. If it was too hot to wear your flannel, you could tie it around your waist and still look cool.
Crop tops
Crop tops and belly shirts were staples of the era. Pop sensations like Britney Spears, Destiny's Child, and Christina Aguilera rocked them on stage and the red carpet, while the rest of us felt extremely cool wearing them to high school dances.
Windbreakers
The '90s were all about neon — even on gloomy days. Multicolored windbreakers made for a sporty, casual look, and Will Smith notably rocked them on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
Platform sandals
These platform sandals are a classic throwback look. Although block heels are more popular these days, platforms were a hallmark of '90s fashion — and they didn't leave your feet aching.
Platforms are starting to make a comeback, though; Steve Madden's "Slinky" shoes (pictured above) were all the rage in the '90s, and you can now buy the same shoes.
Denim on denim
For a brief, glorious moment in the '90s, denim on denim wasn't considered a fashion taboo. It was even still trendy in 2001, when Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake made an iconic red carpet appearance wearing matching all-denim ensembles.
Scrunchies
Sure, Carrie Bradshaw bashed the scrunchie on "Sex and the City," but that was well after the colorful hair elastic had its heyday. But maybe Carrie got it wrong — scrunchies can be useful, cute, and gentle on hair. Plus, '90s icons Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen seemed to love them.
Mom jeans
Before the low-rise jeans of early 2000s fame, high-waisted jeans were huge in the '90s. Mom jeans, which are high-waisted, light wash jeans, were an especially popular look.
The style has made a comeback, with mainstream retailers like Zara offering their own versions of Mom jeans. Pinterest also named Mom jeans the most popular jean style of 2017.
Dr. Martens
Dr. Marten boots were a punk staple during the era. The lace-up, combat boot-style shoes are not only comfortable but also super versatile, and can be styled with delicate floral patterns or ripped jeans and a flannel shirt.
Layers
Layers were another signature look at the time. For an easy workout, you could wear a camisole over a crew neck T-shirt, like Cher and Dionne did during the iconic gym scene in "Clueless." On "Friends," Rachel Green was also a fan of layers, sometimes opting to wear a slip dress over a T-shirt for a less athletic ensemble.
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