To create a spectacular look, you need to find the right things, think about the hairstyle and accessories for a certain style. Friends who are interested in collecting vintage items or relatives who have items in good condition can help you choose clothes. Or you can go to thrift stores and regular stores, but before going, it is advisable to decide on a style and carefully think through the image so that the search is crowned with success.
Main accents
How to dress for a party in the style of the 90s and look very stylish at the same time? After all, you don’t want to dress sloppy and ugly. To do this, you will need to place the accents correctly. You can choose things that are still in every wardrobe:
- Denim
. Clothes made from denim were extremely popular and were sold mainly by black marketeers. The squeak of fashion is “varenki” (the blue color of denim was diluted with white streaks). Many people “cooked” them at home using bleach or regular soda. Almost any clothing was made from denim: dresses, sundresses, shorts, trousers, jackets. To give the outfits exclusivity, they were embroidered with beads, beads, and decorated with studs. As before, denim products are very popular among people of various age categories; - Leather products
. Owners of so-called “leather jackets” (short leather jackets with an asymmetrical zipper, decorated with rivets and spikes) were considered especially fashionable people. The texture of the leather could be lacquered or, conversely, with a “bruised” effect; the color range ranged from black to bright red. At that time, it was believed that such jackets were worn only by “bad” boys and girls, bikers and rockers, but over time, this cut of the jacket became firmly established in fashion, as it is universal. On a cool summer evening it can be thrown over a dress, and in autumn and spring it can be worn with jeans or mini skirts, with thick-soled shoes or sneakers; - Leggings
. In the 90s, leggings (modern leggings) made of elastic fabrics that fit tightly to the figure were extremely popular. Therefore, this outfit is suitable only for slender, long-legged representatives of the fair sex. A feature that came from those times are prints. Plain leggings, bright acid shades, or with prints of geometric shapes, floral motifs were popular then, in trend and now. Article on the topic “What is the difference between tights and leggings”); - Skirts
. Mini skirts made of jersey, satin, velor, as well as tight-fitting elastic skirts made of knitwear were considered fashionable in the 90s. Pressed skirts and skirts with large checks were also in demand. By the way, now they are also at the peak of popularity; - Blouses and shirts
. The style of such blouses is distinguished by wide shoulders (large shoulder pads were specially sewn on the inside along the shoulder line) and voluminous sleeves. They sewed shirts and blouses from artificial and natural silk and satin. The trend was monochromatic outfits, or with floral motifs; - Knitted items
. Long T-shirts and dresses with prints of foreign cartoon characters (“Tom and Jerry”, “Donald Duck”), pop or movie stars, have found their fans. And if you want your look to be sexy and seductive, wear a short T-shirt that reveals your navel. Girls who prefer a more glamorous look can turn their attention to exclusive knitwear items with an asymmetrical cut or with beautiful lace trim and bugle embroidery; - Sweaters
. Shapeless, baggy sweaters with ornaments or plain ones were in demand among fashionistas of those years. This voluminous shape helps hide figure flaws. And for slender girls, to emphasize the waistline, you can wear a belt around your waist. Sweaters with Norwegian motifs and geometric patterns will create warmth and comfort for their owners; - Evening dresses
. A great choice for a party of those years was a brocade dress. It shimmers spectacularly, especially when it hits the spotlights and lights of the color music that was used at discos in the 90s. Another great option is a dress made of grass knitwear. It looks very impressive and luxurious.
Grunge
The youth idol of the 90s, Kurt Cobain, seriously influenced the way young people dressed in the 90s. His stage outfits became firmly established in everyday life, bringing with them negligence and indifference to beauty and grace.
Washed, torn and worn things, aged shoes, worn leather jackets - all this was worn not only by hardened rockers, but also by very young pretty girls. Grunge has moved from the streets to the catwalk, becoming the biggest fashion trend. Among his most prominent fans is Naomi Campbell, who literally became an icon of the grunge style.
Hippie style look
Ethnics in the 90s were popular among trendy youth. The hippie style meant clothing made from natural fabrics (cotton, linen): loose dresses, long sundresses and skirts, flared trousers, all kinds of T-shirts and T-shirts. Accessories will help complete the look: a bauble woven from floss with the addition of beads, a leather or fabric bandage on the forehead, as well as scarves twisted into a rope that were worn on the head.
Hair and makeup play an important role here. You don't need to style your hair too carefully into gorgeous curls. It is better if the hairstyle looks as if it was not touched by a comb. And makeup should be minimal, for example, you can lightly tint your eyes with black pencil.
Beauty of the female body
A significant event of the nineties was the increased attention to the female body. Women's fashion dictated new conditions, where, along with clothing, fashion trends were represented by the body.
Piercing, tattoos and makeup have become an integral part of the fashionable image. Moreover, this trend has found admirers among men.
The line between clothing style and the artistic delights of fine art is gradually blurring: artists use the female body as canvases.
For example, Alexander McQueen created clothes from pressed leather that most accurately conveyed the contours of the female figure.
And Jean-Paul Gaultier used such elastic materials that, looking at the models, it seemed like they had a second skin. In the 1996 collection, the designer presented a dress made of blue nylon mesh. It was filled with a moire pattern and completely followed the contours of the female figure.
Accessories
To complete the look, complement the outfit with period accessories:
- Impressive size rings and bracelets made of plastic;
- Plastic clips, hairpins;
- Wooden, glass beads;
- Gold-plated large chains and medallions;
- Volumetric elastic bands decorated with sequins or beads, “cones” in which hair was collected into a bun;
- Headbands, hairpins;
- Horn-rimmed sunglasses;
- Oversized bags, backpacks made of thick fabrics.
Treat
The festive dishes of the Soviet people, in contrast to their appearance, have hardly changed. The usual set: Olivier salad, herring under a fur coat, potatoes with mushrooms, cutlets. As well as pickled cucumbers, sprats, sandwiches with caviar and sausage.
Sweets from the Red October factory, crackers. Drinks include beer, vodka, cognac, port wine. As a “taste of the era” - chips, chewing gum, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola. A special treat is whiskey or gin. The quality of the cookware does not matter.
90s hairstyles
The hair was backcombed, resulting in a voluminous hairstyle that looked like a cloud. She was thoroughly sprayed with hairspray. For more volume, you can curl your hair with a curling iron or curlers, because the more voluminous, the cooler you will be at the party 90.
The bangs at that time were quite thick. They were generously watered with varnish and laid on their sides.
Ponytails were in fashion (the hair was neatly combed and secured at the top of the head with hair bands). In this case, the higher the tail, the better. But this option is suitable only for owners of long hair.
For hair they used dyes and tinted shampoos in rich unusual colors: blue, purple, pink. "Parrot" colors were in fashion.
Minimalism
This style was not so clearly visible in the fashion of the 90s, but its elements could be seen here and there. Skinny jeans, plain short shirts and T-shirts, tank tops, tailored jackets - these things were in the wardrobe of every boy and girl of the last decade of the 20th century.
In the late 90s, minimalism gradually began to prevail over excess - bright leggings and large flashy accessories began to disappear from the streets, and “raspberry jackets” became a sign of bad taste and migrated to jokes and tales. Minimalism is closely intertwined with unisex, gradually preparing the ground for the androgyny of the “zero”.
Makeup a la 90s
In the early 90s, eye makeup was too bright: shadows in blue, green, gold shades, eyeliner in black or other bold colors, even mascara was colored. For the lips they used plum and red brick lipstick, and the blush was also a rich shade. In the late 90s, makeup became more subdued: eyes were painted with black or gray mascara, shadows were gray-smoky, lipstick was chosen in natural shades.
You can choose exactly the option that you like best. But the main thing is not to overdo it. After all, bright makeup is not clown paint. If you are afraid that you won’t be able to do what you need on your own, contact professional makeup artists.
What to wear for a girl
One of the main attributes of any party is a spectacular outfit. To look stylish, fashionable and in keeping with the theme, a girl needs to choose bright and catchy clothes, shoes with large platforms, and large jewelry.
To be considered a fashionista from the 90s, all you need to do is wear high boots, a short skirt and a fluffy blouse. To add style to your look, you can wear banana jeans paired with a large, wide blouse or sweater. An excellent option is a knitted stocking dress with leggings worn underneath.
Bright makeup from the “the more the merrier” category is required. Purple or pink shadows, blush on the cheekbones, winged eyelids, black eyebrows, several layers of mascara on the eyelashes and lilac lipstick are the rage of the 90s.
The presence of “artistic disgrace” is obligatory on the head: a lushly fluffed hairstyle with combed bangs, covered in a layer of hairspray.
When choosing an outfit for a party, you should take into account the “direction” of the event and select the image based on this. Clothing should be light and practical, not restricting movement.
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Revealing secrets
So, you're invited to the party. You can choose a sporty, glamorous or casual style. One of the conditions is that the clothes suit you and don’t look ridiculous. If you want to get a little rowdy, perm it with small curlers or create a “crazy” bouffant on your head. Makeup should also be appropriate: dark plum lipstick, shadows with a metallic effect. Set of clothes: jeans with scuffs or cuts and a long T-shirt with a dropped shoulder. Shoes – sneakers or boots with tractor soles. For a good-girl look, wear a shirt-style dress in pastel shades, wear natural-colored makeup, and leave your hair loose or in a ponytail.
If you want the party to be a triumph, but you're unsure about how to dress for a 90's party, find an experienced image maker. He will help you, in accordance with the laws of fashion and style, choose clothes and put together the optimal look, taking into account the characteristics of your figure and type of appearance.
Sport chic
The first half of the 90s, sad as it is to admit, is associated by many with bandits. If the “new Russians” preferred crimson jackets, then ordinary members of criminal and paracriminal groups chose a distinctly sporty style.
It has become very cool to wear a “branded” tracksuit, sewn in China at best, and in the basement of a neighboring high-rise building at worst. The world of footwear was dominated by chunky sneakers and patent leather shoes, which were unashamedly combined with tracksuits. The girls wore tight tops, leggings and the same sneakers, preferably with platforms and bright ones.
