Alexa, play Justin Timberlake’s 2006 hit What Goes Around…Comes Around. 

No matter when you were born, it is likely you will see fashion trends make their way back around in your lifetime. Whether you see it on celebrities strutting down Rodeo Drive or everyday people in your downtown, there is no question the 90’s fashion trends are currently making their way into the new decade.

Flashback to the 90s

The 90s represented a new era of casual and comfort. It was a departure from the crazy 80s with power shoulders, colorful suits, crazy patterns, and big hair. Suddenly, people stopped trying so hard. They began stripping down their look. Being fashionable wasn’t a call for attention anymore. It was easy, cool, and simple. Think Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Drew Barrymore, and even the Friends cast. For the most part, things would stay pretty much the same for years to come. 

Although it may be hard to visualize, fashion trends began moving towards the 80s again in the 2010s. Everything was once again about the glitz and the glam. It was the boom of social media, EDM and pop music were at their peak, and everyone was more obsessed with celebrities than ever before. People began wanting to be bold again. They wore tighter clothes, layers, hats, and every accessory you can think of. 

Who Brought the 90s Back

So how did fashion trends manage to make another turn in 2021? In a way, the comeback of 90s fashion trends makes perfect sense. The last year or so has been eventful, to say the least. When the present is gloomy and uncertain, people tend to move towards what feels safe and comfortable. Nothing is safer and more comfortable than nostalgia. That’s why nostalgia is selling right now. The 90s fashion trends are without a doubt the most comfortable era in fashion history. Generation Z seemed to pick up on it fast. We suggest digging through your storage for some pieces you might be able to give a second chance to, or shop at your nearest thrift store. The 90s fashion trends will be something you cannot ignore this year. In case you weren’t sure of what pieces to look out for, we’ve put together this list:

• Bike shorts
• Black leather jackets
• Bucket hats
• Cardigans
• Cargo pants
• Cat-eye sunglasses
• Colorful windbreakers
• Combat boots
• Crop tops
• Denim jackets
• Denim overalls
• Fanny packs
• Fishnet tights
• Flannel shirts
• Graphic t-shirts
• High-waisted jeans
• Knee socks
• Leather chokers
• Platform sneakers
• Sheer dresses
• Slip dresses
• Spaghetti straps
• Tracksuits
• Wide-legged pants