By Richa Kharshandi
So… the nineties’ fashion has resurrected and fashionistas are going gaga over it.
The nineties gave us dreamy boy bands, F.R.I.E.N.D.S, neon body suits, hair dyes, colourful bandanas and choker, among a slew of fashion pieces. That was also the era of popular denim-on-denim that inspires today’s youths.
Another big hit of 2019 is the mom jeans from 1990-99. Remember laughing at your mom’s photographs in high-waist, oversized jeans? Well, who is obsessing over those now? Most people think that mom jeans are not flattering. This is absolutely not true. Mom jeans are classic chic style from the early years and many celebrities made the fashion in vogue.
Monica and Rachel (Courtney Cox and Jennifer Aniston) from the famous sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S were often spotted wearing mom jeans. Pair it with a tank top, halter crop top or oversized T-shirt with a dashing belt and you are good to catch some attention.
So many celebrities are also wearing flattering and sexy slip and satin dresses. From Kim Kardashian to Hailey Baldwin, beauties are rocking the slip and satin dresses, which were re-introduced in 1990. The slip and satin dress is your effortless yet elegant look. If you are going on a date or a party, just slip on the satin dress and you are ready in a jiffy.
And hello plaid skirt! One of my ultimate things from the nineties is the plaid bottoms. Both plaid skirt and pants are super stylish. The plaid skirt is so dapper with plain T-shirt or a turtle-neck top. You can pair it with your typical white sneakers and you are ready to conquer the world. I also like plaid pants, which look so good if you team them with a formal shirt for the semi-formal look. Layer it with a blazer, ankle-length boots and a watch, throw in a satchel bag.
Who can remember the matching sets (suits) from the movie Clueless? There are so many different brands who are recreating this look. Back in the days, ladies used to suit up and people were so in love with this appearance. I am happy that people in 2019 still think that this look is stunning. With the blazer suit, you don’t have to stress about putting your whole look together. You just have to throw in the blazer suit with a top/T-shirt underneath or maybe a bralette if you are going for a bold look. Black stockings always enhance the blazer suit look, so go for it.
Back then a sleeveless top of light material on top of a plain white T-shirt was quite popular. Good old days are back. Spaghetti straps remain the all-time favourite. Pick one and wear it on top of a solid colour top or T-shirt and distressed jeans. A pair of sneakers is just fine.
The nineties also commercialised leopard print. Some of the iconic celebrities like Kate Moss wore animal print almost all the time. The trend is roaring now.
I have spotted some Instagram models and YouTubers rocking in leopard print — from bikini to jacket. It is so sophisticated and yet to naughtily smart and a must in the wardrobe this season.
Everything neon is actually from the eighties but went on to the nineties. Wearing full neon is heavily trending. It gives you such vibrant outcome and draws a lot of attention. It is a risky and bold look but hey, what is fashion if it is not outrageous. So ladies neon suit up!
Style icons from the nineties went a little over the top with this next clothing piece that is, the oversized jacket. The big jackets are already popular in 2019. If you are hanging out with friends or just going to the mall or even on a date, oversized jackets with dashing pair of denim and ‘Doc Martens’ (boots) will definitely turn heads. Do not forget those sassy sunglasses.
Let’s be real, fanny packs are kind of dominating in 2019 but with a different name, belt bags. It is so dorky yet stylish. I see girls and boys carrying it. It actually spices up your look.
Talking about nineties, let’s not forget the beautiful headbands, scrunchies and hair clips. Yes for some reasons we all want to look much younger. But on a serious note, these little accessories add so much fun to your look if you are a nineties’ fashion fan.