Buzz
If you want to embrace the fashion of one of the most iconic eras, this article will guide you through the essential steps.
Steps
Trend
The grunge trend.
Dress in a doll-like style.
Wear lots of plaid. Plaid shirts, skirts, and dresses were trendy in the 90s. Try layering a plaid shirt over your outfit (with the buttons undone), or tie it around your waist.
Wear overalls. Overalls, short overalls, and overall dresses were popular in the 90s. This style was also worn by young women in the 1930s, particularly those living in rural areas. For an authentic look, leave one strap of the overalls undone.
Layer a vest over a t-shirt, long-sleeve shirt, or dress. 90s vests came in a variety of colors and patterns. Try a denim vest, a crochet vest, or one with floral prints.
Look to the fashion of the 70s and the Great Depression for inspiration.
Shoes and Accessories
Wear high-top sneakers in various colors. You can choose from Converse, Nike, Reebok, and Vans. If you're going for the grunge style, opt for old sneakers with mud stains and/or holes.
Buy black combat boots. Doc Martens shoes were very popular for both men and women in the 90s.
Look for plastic shoes. These shoes come in a variety of colors: purple, pink, green, gray, blue, and even transparent.
Wear a headband. If possible, find a wide headband (about two fingers wide) in bright colors that match your top or dress.
Wear a hat. Black fedoras and backwards baseball caps were iconic trends in the 90s. Women sometimes wore hats adorned with flowers or large bows.
Places to Shop
Buy branded items. The following shoe and clothing brands were extremely popular in the 90s: JNCO, Tommy Hilfiger, Hypercolor, Umbros, Calvin Klein, Roxy, Keds, Reebok, Guess, and Nike.
Check out thrift stores. It might be difficult to find authentic 90s clothing in modern stores, so make sure to visit thrift shops. You'll also save a lot of money buying second-hand items.
Shop on eBay, Etsy, or other vintage websites. These sites sell classic items or vintage-inspired pieces that are no longer available in stores.
Search for items in the wardrobe. Look through your parents' or older siblings' wardrobes, or ask friends if they have any clothes from the 90s that they no longer need. You can also check your own wardrobe (if you were born and raised in the 90s) to see if you still have any old items left there.
Advice
- If you're dressing up for a themed party, consider going as a character from popular youth movies or shows such as 10 Things I Hate About You, Ocean Girl, etc. For inspiration on 90s fashion in Vietnam, you can watch movies like Người đẹp Tây Đô, Cửa hàng Lopa, Chiến dịch trái tim bên phải, 12A4H...
- Watch old music videos, read vintage magazines, and check out other 90s programs to get fashion inspiration.
- Remember that 90s fashion trends for women are back. Floral print babydoll dresses, military boots, and grunge style have returned, so you can visit modern stores to buy clothes too.
- You can also take style cues from bands like Oasis, Blur, and Stone Roses, which means wearing genuine Adidas gear, dark denim jeans, and beige-colored pants. Fred Perry and Ben Sherman polo shirts were highly popular back then, and Parka jackets were too.
