Don’t know bout you, but I’m still totally digging 90s style. And apparently, shit phrases from the era too, as I find myself using ‘digging’ as an adjective.
So much so, in fact, that I’m compiling a 90s fashion shopping list, as inspired by some of the girls in my favourite films and TV proggies from the era itself…
Drew Barrymore, Poison Ivy (1992)
- Round sunglasses (Drew’s are just perfect)
- Battered leather biker jacket (to wear over EVERYTHING)
- Oversized Yin-yang jumper (so 90s, non?)
- Midi length printed shirt dress (not sure about the waistcoat, mind)
- Slouchy white socks (to wear with stompy bovver boots)
- Oversized denim jacket (am hunting down the perfect men’s Levi’s one)
Gwen Stefani, Don’t Speak (1996)
- Midi length printed tea dress (to wear with bright red lippy and no shoes, just like our Gwen)
Gwyneth Paltrow
- Jersey maxi skirt + knotted shirt + leopard print coat + Converse low tops (who knew Gwynnie was so cool?)
Bridget Fonda, Singles (1992)
- printed dress + biker jacket + jaunty hat + black opaques + DMs (+ Matt Dillon, thank you please)
Clarissa Explains It All (1991-94)
- Fluro highlights (particularly loving the yellow socks)
- Pucci prints
- Ripped denim (just over the knee)
- Top with lary graphic motif (see also The Fresh Prince of Bel Air for excellent loud T-shirt references)
- Polka dots (spot on)
My So-Called Life (1994-95)
- Essentially, all of Rayanne’s outfits (including the hair scrunchie)
Blossom (1990-1995)
- WTF? I don’t recall Blossom being *this* sexual?! (but I’ll be adding ‘studded EVERYTHING’ to my list, all the same)
Kelly Kapowski, Saved by the Bell (1989-1993)
- Floral print jeans in pastel shades (already have)
- Canvas lace-up pumps (already have)
- Candy coloured cropped tops (already have – but I just wanted to include her, OK?)
The Secret World of Alex Mac (1994-98)
- Beanie hat (see also this post for more slouchy headgear ideas)
- Dungaree shorts (wear with one strap down for extra kudos))
- Canvas plimsolls like Keds or Supergas (like these ones)
Reality Bites (1994)
- It’s all about the ditsy floral print dresses (long or short)
And what with the 90s being officially vintage now (yup, the early part of the decade, 1991-1992, can now be classed as vintage as a result of the 20-year gap), it’s time to trawl your local chazza shops for original gems. Or, if you can’t be arsed, hit up the following places for 90s-inspired garms:
Comments
Nina
90S FOR THE WIN!!! This is an amazing post! Are you guys on Pinterest? this would make an excellent board. Funny how at the time I wasn’t so into this look, but second time round I’m ALL OVER IT!
Natalie
I know exactly what you mean, Nina. Like I (rather lamely) said at the start, I’m totes digging the 90s right now. And funnily enough, we ARE on Pinterest, and that very board already exists: http://pinterest.com/leblow/the-90s/ so repin the shit out of it, please! 😉
90s nut
Amazing post. Don’t think I fully appreciated at the time how amazing the 90s were – but am living the dream now. Totes need to get a few box sets and films on the go, based on all the above! x
Natalie
Hellz yeah. Maybe we’ll throw a Le Blow 90s film night / slumber party…