How to Create the Perfect 90s Look for Your Next Party

From shocking statements in fashion, and and iconic trends to unforgettable style moments, the 90s was the decade. The 90s take many looks and turns from grunge to glam, to even more which is a rich variety that even today inspires the new modern fashion. The 90s was the perfect decade, if you want to prepare for a theme party yet feel the nostalgia simply grab a look at the decade and you’re good to go. Here’s how you can grab attention at your next party.

1. 90s Clothing Essentials should be Your Starting Point

90s theme party outfits have several specialized garments and the 90s was one of them. Depending on which style you want to recreate, here are some key options:

Grunge: Graphic band tees paired up with ripped jeans or flannel shirts. Don’t forget oversized distressed denim jackets for some more edge.
Preppy: Plaid skirts, tailored jackets, and cable-knit sweaters as seen in the movie Clueless.
Casual chic: 90s casual fashion included high-waisted jeans, crop tops, and even slip dresses but with some vintage-style spaghetti straps and velvet fabric to go even more back in time.
Sporty: The rise of many new brands like Adidas, Nike, and Fila made tracksuits and windbreakers with oversized branded t-shirts popular among many.

Add any of these staples together to make a fitted outfit straight out of the 90s.

2. Adorn Yourself with Fashionable 90s Accessories

To complete your style look for 90s birthday party outfits, accessories must be incorporated to acquire the true 90s look. These are some essentials:

Chokers: Chokers of any type thick velvet chokers or tattoo style were commonplace in the 90s. They add to any outfit and provide a cool edge.
Bucket Hats: These playful hats were all the rage, especially for hip-hop and streetwear
Mini Backpacks: An appropriate accessory for any period, mini backpacks can be used instead of traditional handbags.
Bandanas: Whether worn as a headband, around the neck, or on a wrist, bandanas are a simple and useful extra.
Chunky Belts: A wide leather or metallic belt can also complete a simple outfit with high-waisted jeans.

If you feel that your outfit is lacking detail, additional rings and bracelets can be effective.

3. 98’ Footwear Fashion

With any style from the nineties, there are certain shoe trends that go hand in hand. Depending on the goofiness of your outfit, there are certain options to consider.

Platform Shoes: Any footwear or handbags paired with platforms were a fashion statement.
Combat Boots: Similar to doc martins, combat boots were common in grunge fashion.
Chunky Sneakers: Fila Disruptors or retro Nikes are an amazing sporty and casual look.
Strappy Heels: Appear splendorous in square-toed strappy sandals with a glam feel.

Wear shoes that go hand in hand with your attire and improve the look as a whole.

4. Go with 90’s Hair Styles

Your hair will either make or break the whole look, it’s your decision. Here are a few styles you should consider trying out instead.

Crimped Hair: A crimper was used to form the blocky waves. Crimping hair was popular as well.
High Ponytails: Put a scrunchie on your high ponytail so that the hairstyle looks stylish with a playful touch.
Spiky Updos: Spiky buns were gelled which turned into a trademark along with half-up styles of the 90s.
Curtain Bangs: Use layered bangs for your haircut to replicate Rachel Green’s hairstyle from Friends.
Butterfly Clips: Either plait your hair twist it or part it and further use a colorful butterfly clip to complete the look.

With these styles, you should be able to pick a more suitable match for your clothing and the style you will be showcasing.

5. Stick With 90’s Makeup

Makeup during the 90s was either light or it was dark and exaggerated. To achieve that look effectively, have the right plan of action:

Brows: Cut your eyebrows short in length and make an arch shape on the brow which is the popular trend during that period.
Eyes: Try blue, silver, or lilac frosted eye shadows or a smoky eye accentuated with winged eyeliner.
Lips: Go for a brown, burgundy, or nude matte lipstick for those iconic lips. As for lips too, they had a tendency, it seems to add Glossy lips so straight-from-the-pot Gloss is going to be great.
Blush: Going for milky pinks and peach color tones achieved a slightly blushed effect on one’s cheeks.

Conclusion

We hope we have inspired you to reinvent yourself in the wacky and outrageous fashion of the 1990s. Everyone remembers the iconic fashion of this decade. With the right set of clothes coupled with hair, and makeup, with accessories on top, you can make the past come to life while still standing apart from the crowd. From the grunge era of fashion to the preppy days, the sport-inspired pop culture battled all red flags and pulled through in style in the 90s decade where one could easily fit in from any walk of life.