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• Part 1 of 3: Choosing a '90s top
• Part 2 of 3: Choosing a matching 90s pants or skirt
• Part 3 of 3: Choosing 90s accessories
• Tips

The 90s were a great time for pop culture and music. Both have had a major influence on the clothing and fashion trends of that period. If you want to create an outfit inspired by the '90s, wear flannel shirts, loose-fitting jeans and military boots. Other popular pieces of clothing from the 90s are windbreakers, sleeveless tops and dungarees. Combine these garments with the right accessories and you will feel like you are back in the 90s.

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Part 1 of 3: Choosing a '90s top

1. Wear a skateboard brand T-shirt. Graphic T-shirts were very popular in the 1990s. In particular T-shirts with images of skateboard brands. Choose a T-shirt with a brand like Overzeas, Vans, Etnies or Volcom for a tough skater style.
   • If you are not into skateboarding, you can also opt for a band shirt. For example from a popular grunge band from the 90s such as Nirvana or Alice in Chains.
   • You can wear the T-shirt on its own, but you can also wear a jacket or cardigan over it when it is a bit colder.
2. Put on a flannel shirt for a '90s grunge style. Flannel shirts are often associated with the 1990s. And mainly with grunge music that many people listened to at the time. Wear the flannel shirt in combination with your skateboard shirt or wear a simple black or white T-shirt underneath.
   • In the 1990s, most people wore a flannel shirt on top of loose or worn jeans.
   • Choose a shirt in neutral colors, such as dark green, brown and burgundy. Or opt for bright colors, such as red, orange and yellow.
3. Choose a sleeveless top or wear a bandana as a top. In the 1990s, many women wore a bandana scarf as a top. To do this, fold the bandana in half diagonally. Then hold the bandana in front of your chest and tie it tightly on your back. You can also choose a different sleeveless top.
   • Sleeveless tops that were widely worn in the 1990s are also called tube tops.
   • If you find a bandana a little too naked to wear, you can also look for a top with a paisley print. This gives the same effect as a bandana.
   • For example, you can combine the top with jeans with a high waist or with leggings.
4. Put on a slip dress for a fashionable look. A slip dress is actually intended for clothing, but in some cases you can wear it just fine as a regular dress. They are often made of a thin silky fabric and you can choose from many different colors. You can possibly wear a T-shirt or top under the dress.
   • There are also slip dresses that are made of a velvety fabric.
   • Slip dresses can be found in different lengths, from just above the knee to the ankles.
5. Combine your outfit with a windbreaker. In the 1990s, these colorful jackets were all the rage. As the name suggests, these jackets also protect you from the wind. In addition to looking nice, they are also functional! Wear your windbreaker in combination with other items of clothing and decide for yourself whether you want to wear the jacket zipped up or open.
   • Look for a jacket with at least two different colors for true '90s style.
6. Wear a colorful sweater from Coogi in winter. The Australian company Coogi designs thick and colorful cable sweaters. They were popularized in the 1990s by well-known hip-hop stars such as Notorious B.I.G. The sweaters from Coogi are nice and warm and therefore excellent to wear in the winter months.
   • Coogi sweaters can be very expensive. Sometimes you can get lucky and find one for a small price at the local thrift store or at Marktplaats.
   • You can also opt for a sweater with a colorful check pattern to achieve a '90s style.
7. Tie a sweater around your waist for when it gets cold. Many people wore a sweater around their waist in the 1990s. Hang the sweater at the height of your lower back so that it falls over your buttocks. Then tie the sleeves of the sweater together at the front of your body, where you would normally wear a belt. You can unbutton the sweater and put it on when you get cold.
   • You can also choose to do this with a flannel shirt or cardigan.
   • Choose a sweater that combines well with the rest of your clothes in terms of colors.

Part 2 of 3: Choosing a matching 90s pants or skirt

1. Choose loose-fitting jeans or jeans with flared legs to pair with your 90s top. Denim was very trendy in the 1990s. The most popular choices were loose-fitting jeans or jeans with flared legs. Both can be combined with a skateboard T-shirt or a flannel shirt. But they also combine very well with a sleeveless top or a tank top.
   • The loose-fitting jeans of the 90s are comparable to the jeans that are in stores today as "boyfriend jeans".
   • Bleached jeans were also very popular in the 1990s. You can look for loose-fitting jeans in a very light blue color for true '90s style.
2. Opt for worn jeans or trousers with a high waist. Jeans with a high waist to the navel are also called "mom jeans" and were very popular in the 1990s. If you want, you can choose one with tears or bleach stains. You can also opt for high-waisted trousers for your '90s outfit.
   • You can combine worn jeans with a sleeveless top or a T-shirt made of a band.
   • Trousers can be combined well with a polo shirt or with a blazer in the 90's style.
3. Wear dungarees and let the shoulder straps hang loose. Dungarees were very trendy in the 1990s. Most people fastened the pants only on one side or even left the shoulder straps completely loose. You can combine dungarees well with a simple T-shirt or with a T-shirt with a nice image.
   • Dungarees are back in fashion these days. So it shouldn't be difficult to find one in a modern clothing store.
4. Opt for a trouser suit if you want a '90s business look. A two-piece trouser suit consists of a combination of trousers and jacket. Choose pants in a solid color and combine them with a jacket in the same color and style. In this way, you can also appear at work in 90s style.
   • Trouser suits are available in all colors of the rainbow. Choose a suit in a bright color, such as red, purple or blue. Or go for an earthy shade such as beige, khaki or brown.
5. Choose leggings if you are going for a sporty and comfortable look. Leggings became popular in the 1990s as sportswear and as part of an everyday outfit. They look nice in combination with a loose-fitting T-shirt or with a tunic. For a 90s outfit it is best to choose a brightly colored one. To complete the look, look for a matching sweatband that you can wear around your head or wrists.
   • Choose leggings in a bright color, such as pink, yellow and purple. If you can find leggings with a print like zigzags, dots or flames, that's even better.
6. Wear cycling shorts for a comfortable and trendy outfit. In the 1990s, male athletes often wore very short running shorts, much shorter than what most men wear today. To ensure that their underwear was not visible to everyone, they often wore cycling shorts with slightly longer legs under their sports shorts. Over time, these cycling shorts became very popular among both men and women as part of a comfortable, but hip '90s outfit.
   • Cycling shorts are available in all kinds of bright colors, such as blue, pink and purple.
   • Women often wore the cycling shorts under a leotard while exercising.
7. Try one sarong to wear as a skirt for a unique style. A sarong is a long scarf that is wrapped around your waist or chest and then tied. In Southeast Asia, sarongs are worn as traditional clothing, but in the 1990s they also became very popular in our country. Many women wore the sarong around their waist like a skirt.
   • To wear a sarong as a skirt, hold the sarong by both ends and wrap it around your waist. At the front you fasten the sarong by tying a knot at the height of your navel. If you want, you can tuck the button under the fabric of the sarong.
   • Combine the sarong with a T-shirt or a sleeveless top.

Part 3 of 3: Choosing 90s accessories

1. Wear a mood ring on your finger. Mood rings are rings that change color based on your body temperature. The idea behind these rings is that you can tell from the color what mood someone is in. The rings can be found in different styles. For example, you can opt for a simple round ring or for a more striking one with a dolphin or butterfly on it.
   • While these rings were mainly worn by girls in the 1990s, mood rings are designed to be worn by both girls and boys.
   • The mood ring was invented in the 1970's, but it didn't become popular until the 1990's.
2. Wear a slap bracelet to add color to your outfit. A slap bracelet is made of a flexible piece of iron wire covered with fabric, rubber or plastic. To put the bracelet on, gently tap it on your wrist. The wire will then wrap around your wrist very easily. A slap bracelet combines nicely with a sleeveless top and leggings.
   • Clap bracelets were made in a thousand and one colors and prints. Consider, for example, a leopard print, a zigzag pattern or dots.
3. Wear hoop earrings if you have pierced ears. Small silver hoop earrings became popular in the 1990s because many actresses wore them on television at the time. You can wear one in any ear. And if you have multiple pierced ears, you can choose to combine a larger hoop earring with a smaller one.
   • If you don't like silver, you can also opt for gold or black hoop earrings.
4. Get a piercing if you like it. During the 1990s, many people were part of a particular subculture. The grunge subculture was one of them. Those who were part of this started to wear piercings and as a result the body decoration became more and more popular, including among young people. Many different piercings are possible, including your nose, eyebrow, lip or nipples. If you like it and dare, consider getting a piercing to complete your '90s look.
   • Keep in mind that piercings can leave a permanent scar if you remove them. There are also fake piercings available if you find a real piercing a bit too exciting.
5. Put on a snapback cap. The snapback cap became popular in the 1990s because many hip-hop stars wore them. The snapback owes its name to the way it closes, namely with an adjustable popper fastening at the back of the cap. You can choose a cap with the logo of your favorite sports team or a cap with the logo of a cool band. Put the cap on to complete your 90s outfit. For the best effect, wear the cap backwards.
   • The snapback cap is known for the straight instead of the curved visor on the front of the cap. The adjustable snap button closure at the back is made of two plastic strips.
   • For a 90s hip-hop style, pair a snapback cap with a Coogi sweater and loose-fitting jeans.
6. Wear a studded belt for a bold look. Studs were worn a lot by people from the grunge subculture. The studs were usually on a belt and worn in combination with loose-fitting jeans. On top of that, you can wear a band shirt and a flannel shirt. You can choose a belt with traditional silver studs, but you can also choose a belt with, for example, red, blue or pink studs.
   • Instead of a belt, you can also wear a jacket or choker necklace with studs.
7. Choose Palladium, Timberland or Dr.Martens. Palladiums are sturdy canvas sneakers with a rubber sole that were worn by a wide audience in the 1990s. Timberland shoes were especially popular in the hip-hop world. Dr. Martens are army-style boots and were mainly worn by people who listened to grunge music. Choose your favorite style and your 90s outfit is complete!
   • Palladiums are very casual and can be combined with almost anything.
   • Timberlands pair well with loose-fitting jeans and a Coogi sweater.
   • Dr. For example, you can wear Martens in combination with a flannel shirt and a belt with studs.

Tips

• You can blonde the ends of your hair for a '90s hair style.
• Other popular prints for clothing and accessories from the 90s are smileys, Yin and Yang signs, dolphins, flames and animal prints.
• Fisherman's caps and sunglasses with colored lenses were very trendy in the 1990s.