If you are keeping up with the latest fashion trends then you would know how much influence the 1990s has made on our current fashion trends. One can never be overdressed with a pair of jeans and a tee. People have been wearing this outfit for decades for a reason and that is comfort.
The styles of the 1990s have marked their importance in the history of Fashion. And how do we define 90s classic? With classic films, classic cars and classic fashion of course. Classic has a wide variety. We can personalise classic outfits by doing edgy classic styles to soft classic, hipster classic etc. The styles are universally appealing and have been a trendsetter. The resurgence of the 90s style has been a trendsetter in 2021. We are obsessed with 90s fashion and that's how we still continue wearing the midi slip dress with slits in silk and in pastels.
The beautiful corsets, chunky boots and then there are styles inspired by Princess Diana which will always be in fashion. The Iconic classic LBD (Little Black Dress), "The Revenge Dress" worn by Princess Diana is loved by all. Over time the LBD has evolved in cuts and has been tailored in different styles but it has remained a classic.
The capri pants, usage of sheer and shimmery fabrics takes us back to the golden era of the 90s, the era of low maintenance dressing. The dramatic velvet was also called the fabric of the 90s for its popularity in the garment industry.
Regardless of our personal styles we can always recreate the 90s style and give an edge to our look. The fashion game of the 1990s has topped the charts in comfort and casual wear. And we can bring back the styles anytime and rock them.
Here are some unforgettable iconic 90's fashion trends one can take inspiration from:
The coordinated Basic outfits reflect one's personality. And if you are nodding along to this then you are definitely a person who brood for minimal classics. A pair of nice jeans with a Tee shirt or basic blouse is effortlessly minimal. Light washed and stonewashed jeans go well with any basic top. One can wear this outfit anywhere and can go for solid colours, personalise it and maybe accessorise a little.
Most of us are still not over the English TV series 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' and definitely not over the duo Rachel-Monica and their iconic styles. The slip dresses worn by them is still loved by one and all. Not just because it looks good but it's also super comfortable. But be wise with the choice of material. In the 90s, the slip dress was a daring favourite garment of the style icons and most of the women in the West. It was to be found in shiny materials, in pop colours to pastel hues, printed and in solid colours. The fashion game is still on for the slip dress.
Leather was quite popular too during the 90s. Was often used to make leather skirts and pants and also dresses. We see that the usage of leather has come back and the millennials love it and why not. The black leather skirt, high waisted leather pants, belted leather dresses are in, to make you feel the 90's grunge.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell wearing a well-tailored leather outfit, a type of ensemble for all seasons (circa 1991).
The halter neck top was seen in the 90s. And it surely made rounds during that era and very quickly we all happened to fall in love with the piece of garment. It's very chic and is a summer must-have in our wardrobes. The cropped length of the tops is very comfortable and flaunts every body type. The halter top style became iconic after Marilyn Monroe wore a white cocktail dress in 'The Seven Years Itch', in 1955. The garment took a more casual turn in the 90s and has made its way back in 2021. We can say that the 'halter top' was a futuristic style and has blended well in the fashion game.
Animal prints have burst into the stores today from the 1990s. Almost every day we walk past just another person wearing animal prints as comfortably as people did in that era. The wild patterns were seen in shirts, blouses, strappy dresses and tops. It was a staple of that time as soon as the celebs rocked their printed outfits in shows and events. The zebra print was also as famous as the leopard print and other wild patterns.