Leaving the bright colors and big hair of the 80’s, the 90’s came and created timeless looks and
trends we see even now. A key style that came from the 90’s, and one of my personal favorites is
the “90’s minimalism.”
Sleek, elegant looks, using neutral colors and focusing on shapes accentuating the body’s
length. Denim jackets, slip dresses, and many more are staple pieces to achieve these looks.
Below you will find a list of 9 girls from the 90’s, who’s fashion continues to amaze
others, and a look from them that embodies this style.
Tip: Click on the Celebrity Name Titles to Check out these Looks
1) Winona Ryder
The movie star wore an oversized blazer and matching brown pants set to the 1991 movie Little Man Tate premiere. Menswear like this became highly popular in the 1990s and can be seen in many celebrities’ looks. This simple but fashionable look has carried itself through the decades, and any celebrity can wear it on a red carpet now.
2) Gwyneth Paltrow
Similar to Winona’s menswear style look, Gwyneth Paltrow rocked a red Gucci velvet suit to the MTV Awards in 1996. (photo via British Vogue) Proving the point on how timeless these looks are, she recently recreated the look for the 2021 Gucci Love Parade, down to the slicked-back hair and light blue shirt underneath.
3) Angelina Jolie
Moving into the simple elegance of the 90’s none other than Angelina Jolie, is a perfect example. She wore this look to the The Bone Collector premiere in 1999. The sleeveless black dress, with a matching shawl, and minimal silver jewelry makes for a classic red carpet look
4) Drew Barrymore
In 1995 Drew Barrymore attended the Batman Forever premiere, in two thrift store-bought slip dresses. This style of dresses became a widely popular choice of clothing in the 90s. A flower clip in her hair, dark lipstick with a lighter base, and chunky silver heart necklace made this look effortlessly cool in the 90’s
5) Reese Witherspoon
Witherspoon walks through the airport in typical 1993 fashion. (photo via Glamour) The spaghetti strap tank top and chino pants would surely be a look seen today. It’s her accessories that make this look stand out, from her sunglasses and belt, to the popular 90’s style of opened-toed shoes.
6) Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
Maybe not so much an everyday look, but no doubt Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy changed the game for wedding dresses in her 1996 marriage to John F. Kennedy Jr. (Photo via Vanity Fair) Dress designed by Narciso Rodriguez, whom she met during her time working at Calvin Klein.
She showed that there is beauty in the simple elegance of a slip dress such as this, and she did not need something loud and over the top to make a lasting fashion statement.
7) Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks at the 29th Annual NAACP Awards in 1998 wore a sleek navy blue dress with an asymmetrical neckline, a typical style for Tyra seen in her other dresses.
8) Chloë Sevigny
The fashion icon Chloë Sevigny appeared at the 1999 New York premiere of Imposters in what Vogue has listed as one of the:
“14 ’90s Looks That Cemented Chloë Sevigny’s Cool Girl Status For Life”
The casual button-up and tailored black pants are the perfect mix of 90’s cool-girl and minimalism to create a timeless look that could be seen on any red carpet now.
9) Nicole Kidman
Last but certainly not least the incredibly talented Nicole Kidman’s look for the Eyes Wide Shut 1999 premiere. In a matching red set made of silk, a fabric that seems to have been a major trend through the decade. This beautiful set is
simple yet makes such a statement. That’s what so much of these minimalist 90’s outfits were all
about, and what made them so timeless and
special.
