” Fashion is imagined, created and wear with love ” – Laura Brunereau
Fashion trends come and go. Some of the trends stays for a longer period. So, wondering about the fashion in 21 century, It won’t be wrong if said that 90s trends have a vast effect on today’s fashion world. Comeback of 90s fashionable pieces is being successful in most cases. But for some staples, we just want come back to be just a ‘word’.
Being a fashionista, we prefer to keep our apparels and our other collection up to the date according to trends. Although, One must have a eclectic style of fashion. A combination of basic and trends constitute to a perfect fashion outfit on the street.
Thus, contrasting between the 21 century fashion and women’s fashion in 90’s, we are here with various distinctive elements relating to the trends. Various factors should consider to know the actual difference of fashion world in both eras.
FOOTWEAR
The Antique style of Fashion resembles us the all time favorite trend of ‘ Platform sandals ‘ which had a huge fame because of The Spice Girls. (Ah, Those fashion days, no one can forget). In the fashion world of 90s era, Platform sandals were considered as a capsule staple in one’s wardrobe.
On the contrast,Β 21st century fashion trend isΒ chosen with the term ‘ less is more ‘. Looking to the latest styles,Β one can easily differentiate footwear trends in different eras. Nowadays, Block Heels and Stilettos are more prevailing styles.
BOTTOM WEAR
While remembering the trend of 1900s fashion timeline, some trends should never make a comeback (Never). Baggy Bottoms were styling apparel for men specially. Those apparels do not have enough sense of unity and coordination with the outfit.
Since earlier times, Fond of bottoms never goes off the trending list. Some of them are still trending such as Culottes , Pallazo Pants, Formal Pants and what not. High waist slim fit jeans and Mom Jeans have an adverse craze these times.
COLOR COORDINATION
We can say that that 90s era Fashion was more of the chic and bling color combinations. For example: Neon clothing was said to be an embellishing staple in the wardrobe. We have already bid goodbye to this trend.
Balance of color combination requires to get a perfect outfit. These days, choosing the color has more emphasis. More of nude shades, purple tones, cool colors are trending which makes a bomb outfit.
LAYERING
The layering up of vest were big at the 90s era. We can’t properly say that the vest trend will make a comeback into the new trending list. If you grew up in those times, you must resemble ‘Rachel Green’ from “Friends” wearing vest over her shirt.
Layering up the clothing staples never goes out of trend. Basics are more preferable with the layering pieces to style an outfit. Crop denim jacket or bomber jacket (women) is suitable for wearing for casual wear.
ACCESSORIES
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β’ Chokers were ultimate 90s accessory in every women’s wardrobe. Many types of chokers tried to take place in fashion world but none of them could take place of lace chokers.
β’ In this era, choker trend have been converted to trend of chic chain necklaces , statement jewelry and hoop earrings.
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β’ Remember those mini hair clips of iridescent colors? They made our 90s fashion to another level. Every 90s girl’s jewelry box contain full of mini hair clips those times.
β’ As said above, ‘Less is more’, the trend of mini hair clips devastated. Therefore, trend of headbands and scrunchies took the place.
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Β Β Β β’Β Belts are basic requirement accessory to complete our look. Those days, bling and decorative belts were popular among women. But now, more of broad leather belts are preferable. Dark toned belts with less work is considered as a classic accessory.
MAKEUP
Makeup trends varies from time to time. No particular makeup trend has ever made a comeback. Lipstick is considered to be a cosmetic which can make or break your look. In earlier times, dark tones of lipsticks such as brown shade was a kind of smokey eye. Women used lipsticks to make their looks.
On the contrary of old fashion clothing and makeup, dark tones have been no longer fashionable and outdated. Since now,Β more of nude shades are in trend. With the heavy eye makeup, one prefer nude tones and vice-versa.
DRESSES
Sometimes, wondering the outdated fashion, we get worried about their comeback and sometimes, some fashion trends seems almost gone and there are no chances of their comeback. For instance, Silk dresses are such kind of clothing piece. Many actresses have worn silk dress on various award shows in 1990.
But now, Silk dresses looks old fashionable. With the evolution of fashion industry, various kind of dresses have took place such as ruffled sleeved dress, polka dot and peplum dresses. Moreover, Bodycon is a chic piece, still trending from that era.
WINTER WEAR
In late 90s, the trend of trench coats were on the next level. Trench coats had a huge fan base after the celebrities started wearing it as a airport look staples. Trench coats worn with striped pants and styled with boots were considered a perfect winter outfit.
Mastering the basic outfit, Bomber jackets and camel coats have given another styling way to the fashion world. The way the jackets are put on gives a tremendous classic outfit. The era of 21st century is all about mastering the pieces of earlier times with a unique touch.
HAIR-STYLING
90s hairstyles were considered boring,Β if we look up. But, the ‘Rachel’s hairstyle from Friends ‘ has a huge fan base in salons. The two mini buns on the top were a part of school girl look (Not again). Getting a party look hairstyle, buns were always ready to take the place. Bandanas, scrunchies, Hair clips were worn with great excitement.
Hair-styling in 21st century has became easiest. Chic hairstyling tool is of no use. More of simple buns and straight sleek hair is taking place instead of top buns and ponytails.Β
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