Post #2: The 90s Are Back

Headline: Fashion has once again called for the return to a previous decade this season—the 90s are back.

           Now, as a child of the 90s, I fondly look back on all of its glories, including Disney Channel Original Movies that were actually good, “Clarissa Explains it All,” “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” and “All That.”  But when fashion looks back on the glories of that same time period, it is not suggesting that you dress like this: 

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No, no, instead it’s screaming “grunge” and “Kate Moss!” 

Looking back at the fall ready-to-wear shows that graced the catwalks last spring, more than one designer referenced this well-loved decade. While fashion houses such as Gucci directly referenced the 90s as inspiration, the decade slipped into more than one designer’s clothing creations. For instance, while Rag & Bone’s collection shouted more alpine lumberjack than anything else, their layering of gray and black hues didn’t fail to acknowledge grunge style.

So what does all this mean? Well, be prepared for one fashion trend that will keep you warm and (hopefully) comfy in the lovely Colgate weather that we’re about to have. Just think: flannel is in! Well, it’s in as long as you don’t look like a lumberjack. And layering is especially in. Don’t feel the need to look polished every morning, as dismantling your wardrobe in dark hues is what this trend is all about. Feel free to break out the blacks, grays, and olives in your wardrobe. And feel free to break out a pair of kick-ass black boots along with a leather jacket, as well. But seeing as how trends can be tricky to navigate, I thought I’d give you a few Dos and Don’ts to keep you looking fab and not drab this season. Please,

DO: Embrace edgier pieces like bondage dresses, stockings with intricate details, and leather.  

DON’T: Look like Ke$ha on a bad day.

DO: Wear plaid, flannel, and ripped jeans.

DON’T: Look like a lumberjack.

DO: Be daring and wear sweaters like Urban Outfitters’ Cheap Monday Debbie Sweater.

DON’T: Wear crop tops and see-through t-shirts (some things are meant to go out with the times).

DO: Look to Gucci layers, Dolce & Gabbana sweater dresses, and Rag & Bone for inspiration.

DON’T: Spend all of your money to buy a new wardrobe.

DO:  Shop at American Apparel, Urban Outfitters, and Forever 21.

            DON’T: Let your purchases end up making you look like this: 

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But no matter what you choose to do, do it with some polish. The 90s are back, but they’re back with a certain element of class. And for those of you who don’t have any interest in partaking in this trend, remember that there’s more than just this to look forward to in fall fashion.