Comeback Kid: The Only Five '90s Fashion Trends That REALLY Matter
ICYMI: The ‘90s are officially back. Missy Elliott performed at the Super Bowl halftime show, Kate Moss is everywhere, and even Johnny Depp is looking like his younger self. What’s more, there are also a ton of noticeably ‘90s-inspired street style trends happening in the world right now—but only a few that really matter.
We scoured the globe to come up with a solid list of the five ‘90s fashion trends that are officially back—and that we care about. If you loved Clueless, obsessed over everything Liv Tyler ever did, and kept your eyes peeled for all things Winona Ryder, then this one goes out to you.
Keep scrolling to see (and shop) the five 90s trends that are back in a big way!
Drew Barrymore unofficially originated the truly slouchy jean way back in 1991—and we’ve been seeing it lately on the streets of major cities from Copenhagen (above) to Paris.
Nasty Gal MILF Jeans ($88)
Acne Studios Pop Jeans ($270)
Lovers + Friends Joey Relaxed Pants ($188)
Zara Wide-Leg Jeans ($60)
If the choker was good enough for Winona, consider it good enough for us. As we already observed, the neck-hugging accessory is officially back—and we’re really not mad about it.
Wendy Nichol Triangle Choker ($265)
Loren Stewart Gold & Black Leather Choker ($485)
Nasty Gal Ball & Chain Choker ($20)
Ryan Storer Broken Choker ($298)
The Calvin Klein team has been making a big push as of late to rejoin the style set, circa Kate Moss in the ‘90s. They created the hashtag #MyCalvins, and have been dressing bloggers and street style stars alike in their iconic, logo-emblazoned undies.
Calvin Klein Underwear Modern Cotton Bralette ($24)
Calvin Klein Underwear Modern Cotton Bikini ($20)
Calvin Klein Underwear Modern Cotton Boyshort ($20)What do you think of the revealing campaign? Sound off in the comments!
Calvin Klein Underwear Modern Cotton Panties ($20)
The boot brand beloved by alt-punk-rock girls in the ‘90s has officially worked its way into contemporary high-fashion. The shoes are especially preferred by models off duty and other more grunge-inspired ladies.
Dr. Martens Modern Classics Smooth 1460 8-Eye Boots ($190)
Dr. Martens 1460 8-Eye Boots ($120)
Dr. Martens 3-Eye Oxfords ($100)
Dr. Martens Elphie Lace-Up Ballet Shoe ($127)
What might be considered the crowning jewel of ‘90s fashion, the flannel has had a slow, but steady reentry into sartorial culture. The button-down brand Rails is huge with everyone from bloggers to Beyoncé—and their most popular styles are flannel.
Toby Heart Ginger Bridget Oversized Shirt ($93)
BDG Flannel Curved-Hem Shirt ($49)
Current/Elliott The Prep School Plaid Cotton-Flannel Shirt ($200)
After Party Vintage Tried And True Flannel Shirt ($48)Do YOU love the return of the ‘90s as much as we do? Tell us in the comments. And keep reading to see more amazing style from the decade!
Hailing from the heart of the South and cutting her teeth on the mean streets of New York, Meghan has six years of experience covering fashion, style, celebrities, culture, and human behavior. A longtime devotee of rap music, tacos, and generally perfect weather, she is excited to put down roots in Los Angeles. Her top three style staples are a good pair of cutoff shorts, virtually any kind of colorful digi-print, and a solid set of shades.
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