It was a decade of Friends and flannels, the grit and grunge of Nirvana and the preppy plaid of Clueless. I'm talking, of course, about the '90s—a time when life was consumed by boy bands, Tamagotchis, and some damn good style.
From your Chandler Bings and Jerry Seinfelds to your Justin Timberlakes and Leo DiCaprios, there's something about '90s fashion that just works. Maybe it's the simplicity of it all—staple pieces in proportions that are oft too big or too small, from tight tees to baggy pants. Maybe it's the minimalistic classiness (take notes from the younger version of Brad Pitt if you want to know how a simple turtleneck and sunglasses can look especially cool).
It shouldn't come as a surprise to hear that the '90s are back, and I don't just mean by way of all the revival shows and reunited bands out there. It was a decade of daringness (if David Beckham and Posh Spice could get married in purple outfits, anything was possible), and the biggest trends of the decade are still influencing our modern wardrobes, from ripped jeans to graphic tees. Below, browse some '90s trends that you can effortlessly incorporate into your own wardrobe.
Slim Sunglasses

Matt Leblanc, 1996.
Sometimes, the best things in life are small. If you still can't look at a pair of slim sunglasses without seeing the actual Matrix, fear not—there are tons of '90s-esque styles that don't emulate Neo. These days, you can catch the likes of Timothée Chalamet and Tom Holland wearing these sleek styles. From oval frames with nosepads to a rectangular, plastic silhouette, these are the retro sunnies that are still as cool as ever.
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SOJOS Retro Rectangle Sunglasses
Now 36% Off

Ray-Ban Teru Bio-Based Sunglasses

Chimi Sting Sunglasses
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Gucci GG1457Sm Metal Rectangle Sunglasses

Urban Outfitters Leo Slim Metal Sunglasses

Polo Ralph Lauren 53mm Oval Sunglasses
Baggy Jeans

Brad Pitt, 1997.
Everything in the '90s seemed so easy and breezy—even the jeans. If you know a thing or two about fashion, you know that we haven't been wearing super-skinny jeans in a while, and you probably already have some relazxed jeans in your wardrobe. Well—make them even more relaxed. Go for a loose—even baggy—silhouette for the ultimate '90s look and feel.
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Todd Snyder Relaxed Selvedge Jeans

Gap Baggy Jeans

Levi's 569 Loose Straight Fit Jeans

Calvin Klein 90s Loose Fit Jeans
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Polo Ralph Lauren Naval-Inspired Distressed Jeans
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Agolde 90s Jeans
Graphic T-Shirts

Will Smith, 1993.
Once graphic tees entered the mainstream, they never really went away. Still, we pay tribute to the brave '90s trailblazers who paved the way for the rest of us to boast our favorite beer brands across our chests today.
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Riot Society Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt

Urban Outfitters Budweiser King Of Beers Tee

Abercrombie & Fitch Vintage New York Giants Graphic Tee

J.Crew Vintage-Wash Cotton Graphic T-Shirt

Marine Layer The Doors Cow Palace Tee

The Kooples Black T-Shirt with Eagle Serigraphy
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Flannels

Noel Gallagher, 1994.
You don't have to channel Kurt Cobain or Noel Gallagher to pull off a flannel. Leave the guitar and the grunge behind and just pair any of these with your best jeans or chinos, maybe some loafers or sneakers.
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Wrangler Authentics Long Sleeve Heavyweight Fleece Shirt

Amazon Essentials Long-Sleeve Flannel Shirt

Celine Homme Cutaway-Collar Checked Printed Cotton-Flannel Shirt

Balenciaga Checked Jersey-Trimmed Cotton-Flannel Hooded Shirt

Wellen Brushed Hazy Flannel Button Down Shirt

Buck Mason Pacific Twill One Pocket Shirt
Denim Jackets

Leonardo DiCaprio, 1992.
Everybody was wearing a denim jacket way back when. On red carpets, to awards shows, and certainly in daily life. Turn on any episode from any season of Friends or Seinfeld to see what I mean, and then shop your own denim jacket right here.
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Saint Laurent Denim Trucker Jacket

Polo Ralph Lauren Faded Denim Trucker Jacket

Todd Snyder Selvedge Denim Jacket

Faherty Jersey Trucker Jacket

Levi's Trucker Jacket

Cos Boxy Denim Jacket
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