The Best '90s Outfits to Wear In 2024

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

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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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Retro Rectangle Sunglasses
SOJOS Retro Rectangle Sunglasses

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Teru Bio-Based Sunglasses
Ray-Ban Teru Bio-Based Sunglasses
Sting Sunglasses
Chimi Sting Sunglasses

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GG1457Sm Metal Rectangle Sunglasses
Gucci GG1457Sm Metal Rectangle Sunglasses
Leo Slim Metal Sunglasses
Urban Outfitters Leo Slim Metal Sunglasses
53mm Oval Sunglasses
Polo Ralph Lauren 53mm Oval Sunglasses

Baggy Jeans

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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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Relaxed Selvedge Jeans
Todd Snyder Relaxed Selvedge Jeans
Baggy Jeans
Gap Baggy Jeans
569 Loose Straight Fit Jeans
Levi's 569 Loose Straight Fit Jeans
90s Loose Fit Jeans
Calvin Klein 90s Loose Fit Jeans

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Naval-Inspired Distressed Jeans
Polo Ralph Lauren Naval-Inspired Distressed Jeans

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90s Jeans
Agolde 90s Jeans

Graphic T-Shirts

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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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Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt
Riot Society Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt
Budweiser King Of Beers Tee
Urban Outfitters Budweiser King Of Beers Tee
Vintage New York Giants Graphic Tee
Abercrombie & Fitch Vintage New York Giants Graphic Tee
Vintage-Wash Cotton Graphic T-Shirt
J.Crew Vintage-Wash Cotton Graphic T-Shirt
The Doors Cow Palace Tee
Marine Layer The Doors Cow Palace Tee
Black T-Shirt with Eagle Serigraphy
The Kooples Black T-Shirt with Eagle Serigraphy

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Flannels

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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.

Shop the Best '90s Flannels
Long Sleeve Heavyweight Fleece Shirt
Wrangler Authentics Long Sleeve Heavyweight Fleece Shirt
Long-Sleeve Flannel Shirt
Amazon Essentials Long-Sleeve Flannel Shirt
Cutaway-Collar Checked Printed Cotton-Flannel Shirt
Celine Homme Cutaway-Collar Checked Printed Cotton-Flannel Shirt
Checked Jersey-Trimmed Cotton-Flannel Hooded Shirt
Balenciaga Checked Jersey-Trimmed Cotton-Flannel Hooded Shirt
Brushed Hazy Flannel Button Down Shirt
Wellen Brushed Hazy Flannel Button Down Shirt
Pacific Twill One Pocket Shirt
Buck Mason Pacific Twill One Pocket Shirt

Denim Jackets

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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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Denim Trucker Jacket
Saint Laurent Denim Trucker Jacket
Faded Denim Trucker Jacket
Polo Ralph Lauren Faded Denim Trucker Jacket
Selvedge Denim Jacket
Todd Snyder Selvedge Denim Jacket
Jersey Trucker Jacket
Faherty Jersey Trucker Jacket
Trucker Jacket
Levi's Trucker Jacket
Boxy Denim Jacket
Cos Boxy Denim Jacket

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