The 90’s are calling

Being born in 1996, I was alive in the late 90’s, but I don’t really remember enough of the 90’s to consider myself a true 90’s kid. However, I do remember most of the fashion trends from the late 90’s and early 2000’s, and I would just like to announce that they are back (in case you didn’t already know). Literally, the things I wore in kindergarten 15 years ago are cool again. How that happened, I’m still not entirely sure, but I’m also not complaining. As a kindergartener, I rocked the black stretchy choker that was given to me by my 6th grade buddy (it was literally one of my prized possessions). I also rocked denim mini skirts quite frequently, mainly ones of the bedazzled and embroidered variation. While I’m fairly confident that my sense of style has developed to be keener than that of a kindergartener, some habits die hard; especially denim ones. Keep on reading for my 90’s inspired outfit that features the new and improved way to rock denim skirts for Summer 2016.

What’s great about denim skirts, and about denim in general, is how versatile they are. You can pair so many different tops with denim skirts to create different looks and styles that are perfect for various occasions. Most of the denim skirts that are popular right now feature a high waist, and many also are kept closed with snaps going down the front as opposed to the traditional button and zipper combo that is found on jeans. Because of these details, it’s best to highlight the skirt by wearing something that either tucks in to the skirt, or hits at/above the waistline (think crop tops). I paired my denim skirt with a off-white striped crop top and olive colored wedges. Outfit details are below.

Top:

This off-white striped crop top is made of linen, which makes it lightweight and perfect for summer. The open back is also great because it keeps it breezy, and it’s what drew me to the top in the first place. I bought this at Primp, and it is designed by Lush. The top goes great with high-waisted shorts and skirts, and the black and white color scheme makes it easy to pair with a lot of bottoms. I’m really looking forward to wearing the top more throughout the summer because it is so cute and can keep you looking and feeling cool on hot days.

Skirt:

Although the denim skirt trend intrigued me, I wasn’t really sure if I would buy one; that is until I found this one at Free People. I loved how it followed the denim trend but was unique in the sense that it doesn’t button all of the way down in the front, and it has really cool detailing on the back pockets. Also, it was a great price, so I really didn’t have any other option than to buy it. I love the way it has a slight A-line shape to it, and I like that it sits pretty high up around the waist. I may have been hesitant at first, but I cannot wait to rock this skirt all summer long all while paying homage to my kindergarten self.

Jewelry:

Because the hardware of the skirt is so prominent, I really wanted to match my jewelry to the snaps on the skirt. I accessorized with a tarnished gold spiky bracelet from J. Crew that has grey rhinestones surrounding the spikes. The metals matched perfectly, which was exactly what I was going for. I also wore simple stud earrings that are gold with grey rhinestones all over them to match with the bracelet. The earrings are from Silpada, and are one of my go-to pairs of studs, especially because they can be paired with either silver or gold accessories given the rhinestone color.

 

Shoes:

I finished off my outfit by throwing on a pair of olive colored wedges. These are made by Franco Sarto, and I bought them at DSW. I love these wedges because they are insanely comfortable, and also because they go with a lot more than I expected they would when I first bought them. I love how prominent the color is due to the thick band that goes across the toes. I also really like the tan detailing that can be found near the buckle; this really helps tie the shoes in with outfit because the stitching on the skirt is the same color. The wedge itself on these shoes is also great because it has a slight stripe to it, but it doesn’t detract at all (I’m kind of picky about that sort of thing, especially with wedges).

The return of 90’s fashion has got us all saying “hit me baby one more time”, especially because it has been reinvented in a way that is much more modern and wearable. So this summer, make sure all you twenty-somethings embrace the decade you came from, and rock lots of denim (but let’s please leave some of the less desirable trends in the past). Until next time, bye, bye, bye.

XOXO, Chloe

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