Memorable times and fashion you might want to forget are both big features of the 1990s. Fashion trends seem to come back around every 20 years, so some of those ’90s fads have found their way back into our closets while others (thankfully) will stay where they belong– in the ’90s!
Grow nostalgic over these fashion trends we (sorta sometimes) miss from the 1990s:
1. Hair scrunchies
Women of all ages kept a pile of scrunchies in their possession. Whether you had pink, yellow and purple hair accessories attached your ponytail or up-do, this was the must-have piece you used to keep your hair intact through the day.
2. Tattoos and Body Piercings
One too many had a tattoo, ear, nose or navel piercing as the latest accessory. As if they were the single most important item on the planet, family or friends couldn’t refrain from impaling or branding themselves to be like their favorite celebrities during the ’90s.
3. Fanny Packs
The small fabric pouch called the fanny pack became a keep-sake for everyone to have. If you were in a rush or didn’t see the need for the larger purse or carry-on, you could buckle it to your waist to retrieve small items such as the toothbrush or lipstick. Sweet! Not.
4. Jellies
Jellies came into fashion in the 1980s, but they stuck around in the ’90s too. Did you own a pair? Ah..when the summer months approached, the jelly shoes became must-haves because they were comfortable and felt good our feet. Actually, jellies are still around. You might have some in your closet right now.
5. Nylon track suits and jackets
This article of clothing became synonymous of the ’90s and daily workout sessions. You found a need to put on the flashy, synthetic material which came in all colors. Plus, all your favorite sportswear companies made them for almost reasonable prices.
6. Skorts
Skorts were a hybrid of a skirt and a pair of shorts. Why oh why did we ever wear these things? Adults, teenagers and children were rocked skorts. Nobody was sane back then.
7. Denim shirts with acid wash jeans
Without a doubt, denim was in! No one could take their hands off the casual denim apparel including the shirts on down to the acid wash jeans. Some preferred the baggy jeans over the tight skinny jeans, then you tried measuring up to the style back then.
8. Spandex tights
They’re baaaaack! Squeezing into a pair of spandex were only half the battle in the ’90s. It showed off our legs that garnered more attention than regular fitted tights because of its stylish or sequined material. Plus, it was commonly worn with over-sized shirts or pleated v-necks to bring flair to our ensemble!
9. Combat boots (aka Jodeci boots)
Jodeci’s “Forever My Lady” video unleashed a whole decade of screaming/wailing from male singers and it also introduced a lot of young black people to the coolness of combat boots. The “fancy” girls would wear multiple pairs of socks too in different colors. Where were our parents?
10. Backwards
Kris Kross came out, told you to put your clothes on backwards and you did it! Geesh.
