1990's Timeline

By ograffin

  • 1990

    1990
    Recession-weary shoppers chose to spend money on clothes that would stay in style as long as possible. Embroidered satins and laces, slender black dresses, parkas, and anoraks are a few popular trends in 1991.

  • 1991

    1991
    A common way for women to dress was to wear a longer jacket over an above the knee skirt. Casually, most women wore t-shirts, sweatshirts, and jeans. Calvin Klein and Donna Karan were the major designer of special jean collections that appealed in 1991. Plaids were also a huge fall essential. The fashion industry was still in the hands of ready-to-wear designers.

  • 1992

    1992
    1992 was the year of black. Animal prints were also in high demand but many women refused to buy fur coats unless they were made of synthetic materials.

  • 1993

    1993 was the year of bell-bottoms and platform shoes. The ball cap was also a popular accessory as well as military style jackets with Nike Air Jordans.

  • 1994

    1993 was when the "grunge" style had taken over America. Musicians influenced the fashion world to an assortment of grunge styled jackets, vests, sweaters, skirts, footwear, and scarves.

  • 1995

    1995
    In 1995, women ignored the recommended hemline and short skirts were in. Many women also dressed comfortable and in casual clothing. Some women still embraced their curves leaving the push-up bra to become popular.

  • 1997

    1997
    In the workplace for women, the traditional jacket/skirt combo was very popular. For formal events, intricate dresses were inappropriate and the "little black dress" was commonly chosen.

  • 1999

    1999
    Women began to turn to colorful accessories and sportswear was dominant. Pastel shades were also worn all over with casual and evening wear.