Back to the 90s!

Over-sized sweaters, high waist pants, turtlenecks, full-sleeve salwar kameez and floral dresses were some of the classic staples of the nineties. An era of style which was in and out classy. The minimalist fashion sensibilities of the time are also what make it easily adaptable. The current era particularly seems to hark back to the nineties with many of us choosing to reinvent the looks we saw our mothers or our favorite yesteryear icons create.

Here are 12 looks that scream the 90s out loud!

1. Denim

High waist denim shorts paired with a floral shirt, embroidered denim minis under an over-sized white t-shirt or a pair of classic straight fit jeans; denim can be styled in the most versatile of ways with very little room for a fashion faux pas. Accompanied by the right accessories, like the brown moccasins or the plain white keds sported by these lovely ladies and you've got the look on point.

2. Crop Top

From the iconic Rachel Greene to our very own Bollywood divas the crop top ruled the roost in the nineties. It is still very trendy with almost everyone owning some version of it - from the daring bra crop to the bandeau crop or the midriff crop to the navel crop. Even the Indian choli is a form of crop top worn so ingeniously with the lehenga.

3. Prints

The 90s were practically bursting with prints. Hawaiian prints, color block prints, animal prints or geometrical prints. Remember the cutesy flower patterns on your jeans or the asymmetrical lines on your t-shirt. The bolder the better and the 90s kids sure did know how to mix and match it all!

4. Over-size

Wearing plus sized tees and extra large sweaters were all the rage in the 90s. The loose fit didn't mean being baggy and shabby on the contrary the extra room ensured being comfy and relaxed. The trick was to wear a roomy tee or a large sweater over a pair of leggings or tailored pants to balance the look and keep it fashionable. So size up the next time you go shopping.

5. Co-ords

Floral top with a floral skirt? Polka dots running all through the salwar kameez? Wearing matching tops and bottoms was another winning fad of the nineties. The plain white shirt in the picture with a matching skirt and a belt cinched at the waist is the perfect co-ords look for beginners.

6. Slip dresses

The slip dress is a fashion choice that is both stylish and economical. It can be worn as it is or over a plain top for a cute and chic look. The simplicity of it is what makes it a timeless favorite.

7. The perm

Bollywood was crazy for the perm in the 90s. From Juhi Chawla's natural cute locks to Karishma Kapoor's wavy magnificence, everyone loved the curls. Madhuri Dixit immortalized the frizzy bob as a style statement and all college goers insanely copied the look. Long waves, short mop or the full blown Afro perm, the 90s held no bar!

8. Geeky spectacles

Guess who inspired Simran from DDLJ? :D The Simran glasses became iconic after the release of the cult classic film in 1995. Getting that perfect nerd look became the hottest trend in town. Who knew Kajol would change the way we bought our eye-wear, making it a fashion accessory forever.

9. Statement belts

A statement belt is a handy solution to break the monotony in your outfits. It serves as the extra jazz to make you stand out. With a couple of them you can even splurge less on buying new clothes and instead elevate the ones you have by wearing a glam belt.

10. Kitten heels

Carrie Bradshaw was the mother of kitten heels in the 90s, sashaying down the streets of New York in the famous sitcom Sex and the City. Kitten heels have a quality of nostalgia about them that echoes the 90s, and for those switching over to these little beauties from high heels, you know they make your feet happy!

11. Velvet

Velvet is the plushest of fabrics, soft to touch and a bliss against the skin. Remember the sheer crushed velvet dresses and tops sported by Phoebe in FRIENDS, so chic! It's the one fabric I'm glad is back on the block.

12. Blazer and Turtleneck

From Princess Diana to Cindy Crawford, Gwyneth Paltrow to Jennifer Aniston; the blazer and turtleneck look was major in the 90s. A look that was effortless and a powerhouse of fashion. This one will be repeated again and again and again.

Trends may come and go but style is forever and the 90s were truly a stylish lot. This was a small tribute to the favorite era of fashion - the Nineties.

Credits to my mausi, my mother and their friends for their experiments with fashion.