The '90s Fashion Trends Making a Comeback This Summer

Trends come and go but this summer, old trends are back! Popular pieces and closet staples of the 90’s are officially in style and being seen on social media, influencers, and celebrities. From basic tops, to bottoms, to accessories, current popular brands are releasing their own products to follow the trends coming back on trend. Lululemon has their belt bags, Aritzia and Edikted have baby tees, and Princess Polly has slip dresses, to name a few iconic items of the 90s with a hint of 2022. 

These may be past trends, but it’s 2022 — people are coming up with new ways to spice up these 90’s classics. Wearing athleisure to class, dressing up a white ribbed tank, or dressing down a simple slip dress are all ways these original 90’s pieces are coming back in current fashion. Adding personal touches to these items have been seen everywhere this summer.

01. Baby Tees

From solid colors, patterns, or graphics, baby tees seem to be a go to outfit this summer. With shorts, a skirt, or even pants, they can be a casual shopping fit or for a night at a new trendy restaurant.

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Garage Stormi Tee

A simple black baby tee can be dressed up or down for any occasion and is a current staple in many wardrobes. $20

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Edikted I Love Me Cropped T-shirt

This purple graphic baby tee is the perfect top to make any casual outfit trendy with a pop of color! $20

02. White Ribbed Tanks

A simple piece of the 90’s, seen now on everyone’s favorite celebrities like Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner. Worn full length or cropped, white ribbed tanks can be found at so many places and can be styled so many ways!

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RE/DONE Ribbed Tank

A basic seen on many of today’s favorite influencers, this tank may be on the pricier side but is the perfect staple item. $80

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H&M Ribbed Tank

This summer staple can be found for such a great price and in multiple styles and colors at H&M! $3

03. Denim

You can never go wrong with a nice pair of denim jeans. Skinny jeans and jean skirts used to be all the talk, but now 90’s styles such as high rise and straight leg jeans are back! These denim jean styles are found in many different lengths and washes of color.

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PacSun Eco Light Blue High Waisted Straight Leg Jeans

The perfect length and wash, great PacSun denim is great for summer! $39

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BDG High-Waisted Cowboy Jean

This great pair of Urban Outfitters denim comes in many different washes and is the perfect high rise pant. $49

04. Slip Dresses

Slip dresses quickly became popular in late spring and now in summer with the warm weather. These are being dressed up with a nice pair of heels or dressed down with a t-shirt underneath.

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Princess Polly Dale Mini Dress

This is the perfect little black slip dress and can be worn for many different occasions. Add a pop of color with accessories for a personal touch! $55

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Zara Jacquard Animal Detail Slip Dress

This pink simple slip dress is the perfect style and color for summer. $23

05. Athleisure

Going to work out, to class, to run errands, you name it- athleisure is many people’s go-to style that is back this summer. Matching sets or biker shorts paired with the Lululemon belt bag is the perfect everyday outfit seen all over the media.

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LNSK 2 Piece Seamless Ribbed Outfits Gym Yoga Shorts Running Set

This shade of blue is a popular color of summer 2022 and the one shoulder top amps up a simple workout fit. $30

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Alo High- Waist Biker Short

Biker shorts are huge this summer and this Alo pair comes in different lengths and a wide variety of colors. $58

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