Top 90s brands included Calvin Klein, Guess Jeans, Tommy Hilfiger, and Polo. Some of the sculpted, fitted looks of the 80s were replaced by natural shoulders and fluidly draped jackets, blouses and dresses. Oversized, loose-fitting sweaters and vests topped gathered skirts of varying lengths. Trousers were multi-pleated or gathered and cut with wide legs - harking back to 70s flares.
Aside from the "preppy" look, long dresses were teamed with wide belts, and splatter and sponge paint clothes with neon colours were popular among teens/young adults. Bright yellow, blue, teal, and hot pink knit tops, shirts, sweatshirts, pants, shorts, and dresses were simple pairings, usually with white or black bottoms/leggings.
Jeans - especially acid-washed - had pleated or paper bag waistband high rise / high waisted with a tapered leg. Gradually slim fit skinny jean (still with a high waist) and boot cut jeans came into 90s fashion in the middle to late years. The high waist dropped to hip hugger status too. These were often paired with crop tops.
Overalls were an effortless and casual style, considered a wardrobe staple in the decade, worn in a variety of ways and frequently paired with a classic white tee-shirt. They became popular after members of TLC wore them, and other artists added their flair to urban styles for women. A more edgy look pairs black linen overalls with a matching turtleneck and Doc Marten combat boots, accessorized with a mini leather backpack.
Hip hop had a strong influence on ‘90s fashion, and popular street style brands like FUBU emerged, making hip hop fashion even more mainstream. An iconic look inspired by Aaliyah’s sporty hip hop style included a bandana, athletic windbreaker, Calvin Klein sports bra, black joggers, and white Adidas. A Destiny’s Child-inspired outfit consisted of a Tommy Hilfiger logo top, low-rise jeans, and white sneakers.
Grunge fashion was inspired by icons like Courtney Love, Gwen Stefani and Kim Gordon. Foreshadowed by Madonna's "Desperately Seeking Susan" look from the 80s, it featured layers and had lots of attitude: feisty, edgy, and authentic. Flannel shirts and distressed jeans are one look, alternatives are mini slip dress with fishnets and leather boots; ribbed tops with patterned cargo pants and platform boots or for extra sass a crop tank top, low-rise jeans and suede creepers with hair styled in space buns.
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