Starting in California, the uncertainty of the late 1990s ushered in a time of fear for many people, and teens and young adults re-invented the gothic movements of centuries earlier. Many adopted Royal Air Force and Union Jack motifs, especially after the Spice Girls released “Wannabe” on July 8, 1996.

Striped shirts were a popular option for men and women. Tight-fitting tops paired with designer jeans were another trendy option at the start of the decade, as were oversized sweatshirts paired with a favorite pair of tight-fitting leggings.īy the middle of the decade, well-dressed men were sporting herringbone jackets and velvet sportscoats. By the end of the decade, fashion-forward gothic clothing was everywhere.Įveryone had a pair of high-waisted khaki chinos in their closet, which many paired with an Ivy-League blazer and an Oxford-style shirt. The middle of the decade saw a turning back to the 1970s as Britpop music became popular. Both coasts saw an interest in hip-hop-and-gangsta clothing during the early 1990s. In the Eastern United States, teens started wanting to look preppy in the late 1980s, and it continued well into the 1990s. Wilson Phillips urged people to “Hold On” as the decade opened, and that might have been good advice as the United States seemed to lose its innocence as the Oklahoma City bombing, Columbine High School shooting, and Princess Diana died in a questionable car crash occurred. South African authorities finally released Nelson Mandella from prison, the Soviet Union collapsed, and East and West Germany were finally re-united. The 1990s were a critical time in history.

If an invitation has just arrived for a 1990s party, it is natural to wonder what to wear.

90s fashion outfit ideas for men and women.

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