Ah, the ’90s: an era filled with the Spice Girls, Brad and Jen, and a lot of questionable fashion choices. Though we’re seeing a resurgence of some of the defining ’90s fashion trends, such as double denim and baggy jeans in the form of mum jeans and Levi’s 501s, there are other ’90s outfits we’re hoping stay buried safely in our long-forgotten family photo albums.
Below, we count down the fashion that – for better or for worse (mostly for worse) – defined the 1990s.
13. Flared jeans
Remember the days when you could never imagine wearing straight-legged jeans?
12. Platform sneakers
The Spice Girls defined 1990s fashion, but how did they walk without falling over?
11. Knee-high socks
Extra points if they’re striped and mismatched (no? just me?).
10. Crushed velvet
Princess Diana can do no wrong.
9. Chokers
Sure, they made a brief comeback a few years ago, but none in the form of the OG black plastic we once adored.
8. Mood rings
True or false: you 100% believed mood rings were accurate?
7. Pleated skirts – most likely plaid or denim
Avril Lavigne, a ’90s style icon.
6. Boob tubes
Extra points if it was from Supre.
5. Scrunchies
Best worn with hair half up half down.
4. Anything Roxy
Let us reiterate that, anything Roxy.
3. Scarf tops
Insider tip: scarf tops could be making a comeback this summer – you heard it here first.
2. Hip-hugger jeans
Grip jeans, anyone?
1. Cargo pants
A staple in every teen’s wardrobe
