The 5 Nineties trends that are making a comeback and the celebs who love them, plus how you can wear them from £12.99
WHILE the 90s might have been three decades ago, the fashions that made the decade iconic are back on the high street.
It seems we have some of our favourite celebrities to thank for these trends coming back, with the likes of Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski and Sabrina Carpenter all stepping out like it’s 1996.
From capri pants to micro handbags, the high street is full of trends that will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
And while there are some 90s trends that we’d rather see the back of, the likes of slip dresses are a timeless classic that can be a great addition to your wardrobe.
Be inspired by your favourite celebrity and add some nostalgia to your wardrobe.
You may think some of these trends were long forgotten, but it’s clear they’re here to stay.
Here, Fabulous’ Abby McHale and Emily Regan take a look at where to get your hands on some iconic 90s-inspired fashion.
CAPRI PANTS
- Black capri pants, £35.99, Zara – BUY NOW
- White capri pants, £35.99, Mango – BUY NOW
- Red capri pants, £19.99, H&M – BUY NOW
First made big in the 50s by the decades It Girls like Marilyn Monroe, capri pants made an appearance again in the 90s and have now hit the 21st century with our modern style muses, such as Bella Hadid.
While classic monochrome colours make this trend easy to wear, a punchy red like this pair from Zara are perfect for summer.
Wear with ballet flats (another 90s throwback), and a T-shirt for a casual look.
Or dress them up with kitten heels and blouse to make your capri pants go glam.
SLIP DRESS
- Black slip dress, £129, Massimo Dutti – BUY NOW
- Yellow slip dress, £97, & Other Stories – BUY NOW
- Leopard-print slip dress, £35.99, Zara – BUY NOW
You really can’t go wrong with a classic slip dress.
This is definitely a trend that has proved it stands the test of time.
It looks great dressed up with a pair of heels like Irina Shayk has done here, or keep it casual with trainers and a blazer thrown on top.
They’re available in different colours and prints across the high street, and if you are worried about not being able to wear a bra with the thin straps, search out a styles with a thicker alternative.
MINI HANDBAG
- Brown suede bag, £36, River Island – BUY NOW
- Brown bag, £25.99, Bershka – BUY NOW
- White bag, £65, Charles & Keith – BUY NOW
A mini handbag may not be the most practical choice (can you even fit your phone in one?), but it is bang on trend, thanks to the likes of actress Sydney Sweeney.
Usually reserved for evenings out, they make a great alternative to a clutch, plus they often have a handle so are easier to carry.
There are lots of styles available in a range of colours, patterns and textures – discover these handbags on the high street.
CYCLING SHORTS
- Teal cycling shorts, £15, Next – BUY NOW
- Black cycling shorts, £12.99, H&M – BUY NOW
- Green cycling shorts, £17.99, Zara – BUY NOW
Who says cycling shorts should stay in the gym?
You can channel your inner Princess Diana with a pair this summer.
While royalty were wearing them back in the 90s, A-listers are rocking the look today.
Wear as Brit actress Susan Wokoma has here with an oversized shirt and chunky trainers for a preppy ensemble.
Black may be the classic colour, but if you want to try something more daring, there are also plenty of colourful options.
HALTERNECK SHIRT
- Striped top, £34.95, NA-KD – BUY NOW
- Blue striped top, £25.99, Pull & Bear – BUY NOW
- White top, £25.99, Zara – BUY NOW
The shops are full of halternecks, which were all the rage in the 90s.
So why not smarten up the look with a collared shirt version?
Emily Ratajkowski was seen on the streets of New York sporting one recently, and you can copy her look for under £30.
Plus, you can wear them with jeans, midi skirts, wide-leg trousers… the options are endless.
All the 90s trends that are making a comeback
WE might be in 2024, but fashion fans are looking to the past when it comes to new styles. So what trends from the 90s are making a comeback these days?
Claw clips
These hair accessories were a huge trend back in the 90s, but are now most popular among those trying out the “clean girl” aesthetic. Designers such as Prada have released their own versions, while there are thousands of colours and styles to choose from on the high street.
Platform flip flops
Again a popular choice among fashionistas in the 90s, these heels have made a comeback with designers such as Balenciaga trying their luck with their own styles.
Cargo pants
Once worn by the stars of All Saints, cargo pants became a popular trend for teens in the 90s. But they’ve now had a fashion overhaul, with stars such as Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber all putting their own spin on the trend.
Jeans and a nice top
It was the phrase that defined fashion for a decade, and now famous faces such as Sofia Richie are sporting the reinvented trend – pairing their own denims with a more sophisticated top. But are you willing to dig your jeans and nice tops out of the wardrobe for a second time?