9 Outfit Trends That Look Just as Cool Now as They Did in the '90s
In this day and age, we love to refer back to prior decades for outfit inspiration, but none have had quite the hold on us that the '90s have. Speaking from my own personal perspective, almost every outfit I'm drawn to in the wild is '90s-inspired. '90s outfits are often minimal and effortless, but not boring, and it's impossible to not look like a cool fashion person when wearing one.
In case you're in need of new outfit inspiration from time to time, like me, I compiled nine standout ones that would look relevant and cool in 1995 or 2025—and they happen to all be perfect for summer and likely contain pieces that are already hanging in your closet. Included in these outfits you'll see slip skirts, cardigans, capris, boat-neck tanks, and even leopard-print pants.
Intrigued? You must have good taste. Keep scrolling to familiarize yourself with nine '90s outfit trends fashion people are wearing, and shop key pieces.
Fitted Blazer + Knee-Length Slip Skirt + Slingback Heels
The last time we saw knee skirts reach the level of popularity they're at right now was in the 1990s. If you really want to embrace the decade, pair yours with a fitted blazer and slingback heels, as Anne Laure-Mais recently did.
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J.Crew
New Gwen Slip Skirt in Floral
Tony Bianco
Zen Kitten Heel Slingback Pumps
Capri Pants + Matching Top + Wedge Sandals
The capri pant trend is still going strong, and for a no-brainer, '90s-coded outfit, get a set with a matching top add add a pair of wedge sandals. (Kitten heels or flip-flops will also help you embrace the look of the decade.)
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Reformation
Jasmine Linen Top in Tomato Check
Reformation
Petra Linen Low Rise Pedal Pusher Pants in Tomato Check
Sleeveless Turtleneck + Ankle-Length Trousers + Square-Toe Sandals
This easy, Gwyneth Paltrow-circa-1997 outfit will work beautifully for everything from a day in the office to the airport.
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Reformation
Rowyn Cashmere Turtleneck Tank
ZARA
High Waist Ankle Length Pants
Shopbop
Vince Ona Sandals
Boatneck Tank + Leather Belt + Baggy-Straight Jeans + Almond-Toe Ballet Flats
Boatneck tanks have been *the* go-to summer basic trend for the past few years, and I love the '90s feel it gives to anything its paired with.
