It has finally happened. I’m old enough to see my childhood trends revived and reimagined. The 90s and Y2K had some cutting edge styles with their relaxed funky silhouettes, silhouettes and bright colors, while others were an absolute disaster and should never come back.
Seeing these styles make a comeback has me excited to try them again with a more sophisticated mindset as I now know what I like, looks better on my body type and have learned a few tips and tricks from my years of fashion school and work in the fashion industry. .
Below you’ll find the trends that are still “bomb” that I’m currently embracing, and the trends that I said “as if”.
The “bomb” category.
Barbie: This trend is centered on a pink feminine wardrobe styled from head to toe. Think Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in the early 2000s. I style this trend by adding pearls and pumps with a hot pink satin jumpsuit.
Coastal Grandma: This trend started in the 2000s and is based on minimalist beach styles. The best way to imagine this style is to think of Diane Keaton’s outfits in her movie Something’s Gotta Give. I love this trend because it’s effortlessly chic and comfortable. I recently bought a cream knit turtleneck and brown knit shorts, which I paired with bronze Birkenstocks to embrace my inner beachy grandma.
Bell bottom jeans: I’m excited to see this silhouette make a comeback. Not only is it flattering on several body types, but this style is more comfortable than skinny jeans! I love to style my bell skirts with a classic fitted top.
Hair claws: The ’90s were filled with all kinds of hair accessories, including hairpins. Fast forward to 2022, hair claws are back and come in different designs and different materials. I wear a white plastic hair clip around the house and a metal pearl stud to go out.
Category ‘As if’
Miniskirt: Alicia Silverstone sported many a miniskirt in 1995’s Clueless, making every girl want to rock a miniskirt. Although the trend is cute, I’ll leave it to the high schoolers, as being in my 30s, I believe a longer length is more appropriate.
Low rise jeans: To be honest, I never liked this trend as I felt it lacked sophistication.
Butterfly clip: As I said before, the 90s were filled with many hair accessories, including hair bands, combs, metal clips, Hairagami and butterfly clips. I was obsessed with butterfly clips and being in a house with three sisters, we had hundreds of them. Although I love this trend, I believe it should be reserved for children.
Preparatory style: Ralph Lauren made the preppy style icon in the 90s, especially with his colorful polo. Instead of polos paired with a knotted sweater, I’m going to back off and go with a classic Princess Diana white button down.
