Kurt Cobain made the look popular with plaid shirts, unwashed hair and converse sneakers. However, by the middle of the decade ripped jeans were being worn with other types of outfits.

Ripped jeans became so popular, they were carried into the s and worn by people with all types of styles, including the preppy, Abercrombie and Fitch wearing types. Ripped jeans can go with just about anything; a classic sweater with a button down, a casual hoodie, or high heels and a flashy blouse. The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air started off the 90s and gave us the overalls trend, with one strap undone of course.

When Will Smith and family came on the scene with bright colored outfits, windbreakers, and sporty clothes, they started quite a few trends that made it into the rest of the decade. Overalls were super popular in the 90s, but in a much more casual way, worn with sneakers and fanny packs. These days, overalls can be worn in a much classier way, even with heels or a leather jacket.

Jumpsuits are incredibly popular these days, seemingly coming off the overall trend, but now with a more modern spin. Jackets, pants, and shorts in bright, neon colors showed how popular the sporty look was during the decade.

Windbreakers could be seen on everyone, from children to older people in matching ensembles. Windbreaker jackets look great when styled with jeans, to give your outfit a flashier, more retro edge. Pair the outfit with sneakers to keep with the sporty look or even a pair of heels for a night out with friends. Add some flashy jewelry and other accessories to a bright colored jacket to really stick out. Just as prep became its own culture in the 90s, so too did hip hop and the fashions that go with it.

Various clothing and accessories defined the look, including Kangol hats, Timberland boots, baggy shirts, and huge, gold chains that showed off success and wealth. Hip hop outfits in the 90s had a huge number of looks, from sportswear to military apparel.

What was better than the fashion of the ultimate popular 90s girl? The same girl giving the unpopular girl a makeover. A red dress with strappy heels? Definitely the perfect party look. The Jane Fonda workout look from the 80s was a huge inspiration in the 90s. Workout outfits with neon colors, spandex, leggings, and leotards were super popular during the decade. The look was not limited to clothes either; white, chunky sneakers matched the outfits, with scrunchies and high ponytails finishing off the look.

Leg warmers, fanny packs, and flashy jewelry make this type of outfit a true statement, and you can even combine two trends by pairing the look with a bright windbreakers. They were almost as well known for their mini dresses as they were for platform shoes. The fanny pack, or bum bag, was as practical as it was popular. They meant that women of the time could have tiny fashion pockets and not have to drag a bag around with them.

They could be worn as a belt, which was the intention behind their original design, or thrown casually over the shoulder. They are still available in a host of stores and places. Overalls were basically the same as dungarees. They were typically, but not always, made from denim, but you can also find corduroy pairs of chinos. Wear them with one strap hanging down for the authentic Fresh Prince look, combine them with a choker, or add a denim jacket if you want to pull off the double denim look.

Cargo pants are coming back into fashion once more. They were worn by girl bands like All Saints, who were popular at around the same time as The Spice Girls, and they were typically worn baggy, such was the fashion in the s. They tended to be green or brown, and the more pockets the better for the true 90s look. Buttons ran all the way down from the top to the bottom of the dress, and there are denim variants of the dress available, allowing you to go all-out s.

Grunge fashion was typically bought from thrift stores, where it is still readily available. The floral print was another common clothing trend at this time. In fact, you could get floral print on everything from headbands to dresses and even jeans. A cardigan would make a great choice. There were a number of styles of cardigans that were popular. The grunge style knitted cardigan was obviously a common choice, but windbreakers had become popular and those with a floral pattern were also seen on the backs of women at the time.

Leggings are another fashion item that is in and out of fashion almost as often as the decade changes. You probably have some leggings lying around now, and if you can combine a pair of plain black leggings with an oversized knitted jumper or cardigan, you have basically perfected the everyday s look.

They could be tied at the waist or draped over a band t-shirt at the time, and both of these looks are easily achievable today. These two are quintessentially nineties. Also known as an off-the-shoulder top, this allows you to be a little fancy, while also showing a bit of skin, while ALSO retaining your modesty.

Just ask Tyra Banks and all her off the shoulder dresses. The only thing is that your arms will be pinned down a lot. Soz, gal. I rest my case. Okay, okay, show of hands who remembers these. They were usually co-ordinated with shorts, but you could also get them separately. And perfect for accidentally hurting yourself — those beads were hard. You might also want to have a nice tan, and maybe a tacky temporary tattoo of a butterfly on your shoulder. What, are you gonna wear a cardigan over your party dress like some kind of geek?

It goes with everything, but mostly with teeny tiny little strappy party dresses. Birkenstocks are optional. Go leather or faux leather …. Leather Asymmetrical Belted Motorcycle Jacket. Leather Textured Short Moto Jacket. Plus, they can actually be kind of flattering on certain body shapes, because they give you that hourglass-y shape.

Take a cue from Drew Barrymore to see how to style them. Faux Leather High Waisted Leggings. You can pair anything with them, really, because they will instantly elevate even the most boring of shirts or t-shirts, but if you really want to go super 90s with it, get something sequined or embellished to wear on top. You know, like Steven Tyler. Stretchy Black High Waisted Leggings. Then what do you say about animal print?

In pants form? Get some tips on how to dress like Peggy Bundy. Does anyone else get the feeling that all the 90s partywear was shiny? Everything looked like it was too small, almost, and it stretched over your curves in a cheap, shiny fabric. Like Cher! MC Hammer pants are a staple of 90s party dressing , because they allow you to break into the coolest dance moves.

The good news is that they go with any outfit you decide to put together. Except Julia Roberts. But this is fashion, so we make sacrifices. You thought we could overlook these? No, sir.

The tiny, rectangular, Matrix-inspired sunglasses are all the rage, and they are so 90s, it hurts. Listen, this is a party, so you want to be out there dancing, not minding your bag all night.