Fashion Clothing 22 '90s Outfits That Are Still Worth Copying in 2023 From Jennifer Aniston's LBD to Aaliyah's track suit, these looks remain on our fashion mood board. By Samantha Sutton Samantha Sutton Samantha is InStyle's senior fashion editor. She joined the brand in 2019 and oversees the site's fashion coverage, including trend reporting, fashion exclusives, celebrity style interviews, and Fashion Week coverage. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on January 5, 2023 @ 04:07PM In This Article View All In This Article Cameron Diaz Halle Berry Courteney Cox Kate Hudson Brandy Gwyneth Paltrow Jennifer Lopez Claire Danes Jennifer Aniston Mary J. Blige Winona Ryder Aaliyah Britney Spears Janet Jackson Katherine Heigl Julia Roberts Mariah Carey Salma Hayek Meg Ryan Cindy Crawford TLC Pamela Anderson Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Getty Images/ InStyle Despite younger generations now referring to the '90s as "the olden days," the clothes we once wore during the era of Lunchables, Furbies, and TGIF TV shows continue to resurface. '90s fashion is "in" for 2023, and that means items like duster coats, pencil skirts, and simple tank tops are finding their way back into our closets. Don't Blame Katie Holmes — the '00s Dress-Over-Pants Trend Has Been Bubbling Back Up For Years Today's stars love a good throwback look (Hailey Bieber, for instance, has helped revive items like loafers and leather blazers), but rather than taking inspiration from today's group of style icons, we'd much rather throw it back, gathering everyday '90s outfit ideas from the decade's own group of "It" girls. While researching old photos, we found there's plenty worth copying, from Gwyneth Paltrow's leather pants to Janet Jackson's overalls. Check out all the '90s fashion you can (and should) wear today, ahead. Janet Jackson Is Back and Serving So Much Style Inspiration Cameron Diaz Getty Images Year: 1998 Chilly weather often calls for cozy, chunky knits. If you're wondering how to make that oversized sweater look cute, take a tip from Diaz and pair it with a simple skirt. Halle Berry Getty Images Year: 1995 Basics don't have to be boring. Berry proved this decades ago by leaving her collared shirt unbuttoned at the bottom and adding boots to her timeless skirt suit. Courteney Cox Getty Images Year: 1995 Jeans and a solid shirt will never go out of style, but for 2023, we're more focused on Cox's shoes. She found the solution for what to wear with wide-leg pants, opting to complete her outfit with sleek black boots. 5 Shoe Styles to Wear With Flared Jeans Kate Hudson Getty Images Year: 1998 A tube top, a long cardigan, and a pair of black pants? We could easily picture Bella Hadid stepping out in a similar ensemble today. Brandy Getty Images Year: 1995 In 2023, this baggy top, form-fitting bottom pairing is known as jellyfishing, but Brandy was pulling it off long before the combination had a cutesy name. Gwyneth Paltrow Getty Images Year: 1996 TBH, we'd still wear most of Paltrow's '90s outfits (her wardrobe from that decade was pure perfection), but we're partial to this pair of leather pants, which she styled with a long-sleeved tee for a Giorgio Armani party. The 10 Best Faux Leather Pants That Can Be Worn Year-Round Jennifer Lopez Getty Images Year: 1998 We're big fans of pre-made sets and can't resist a fuzzy-trimmed cardigan. J.Lo, it's time to repeat this red carpet look! Claire Danes Getty Images Year: 1997 For a decent portion of the '90s, fashion felt easy yet elevated. Case in point: Dane's versatile T-shirt and silk skirt, which could be dressed up with strappy heels or kept casual with sneakers. 11 Skirt Outfits to Wear Right Now Jennifer Aniston Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images Year: 1997 A little black dress will forever be a closet staple, but they're also back in a big way for 2023, solidifying a spot as a top fashion trend. When putting together your outfit, channel Aniston's '90s style by keeping your accessories minimal and finishing your look with stappy heels. Mary J. Blige Getty Images Year: 1996 There's a lot to love about Blige's '90s outfit, from her shiny jacket to those oversized shades. However, we're also big fans of a single color scheme (in the trending color purple) and are now inspired to work even more monochromatic outfits into our rotation. Winona Ryder Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Year: 1990 Distressed leather jackets were a '90s alternative era favorite, and this too-cool outfit worn by Ryder is one that lives on in fashion history. Today, the layer is even more versatile and comes in many shapes and sizes (moto, blazers, oversized, etc.), instantly adding oomph to whatever's underneath. I'm Obsessed With This Leather Jacket That Should Cost Triple the Price — and It's Finally Back in Stock Aaliyah Getty Images Year: 1997 On days when you can't decide between comfort and fashion, channel Aaliyah and do both. The singer took the stage at KMEL's All Star Jam wearing an oversized tracksuit, but also nailed the flossing trend by styling a strappy bralette top underneath. Britney Spears Getty Images Year: 1999 Spears' bucket hat may be controversial (not everyone's a fan of that style), but we'd rock those cargo pants in a heartbeat. Plus, her pink tee is a subtle way of pulling off Barbiecore. Michelle Obama Paired Silky Cargo Pants With an Oversized Blazer and a Super-Voluminous Ponytail Janet Jackson Getty Images Year: 1994 If you're still wondering how to wear overalls, Janet Jackson's '90s outfit is the perfect source of inspiration. She gave her own baggy pair a laid-back, sporty twist by adding a cap and chunky shoes. Katherine Heigl Getty Images Year: 1995 Heigl's floral dress and white sandals would still make for a cute summer outfit, and it doesn't hurt that the combo reminds us of what she wore in the cult-favorite '90s movie, Wish Upon a Star. Julia Roberts Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Year: 1990 It's no surprise that Roberts' classic '90s outfits are still being recreated by models such as Emily Ratajkowski. We're especially fond of this casual jeans and T-shirt look, which was instantly pulled together with the addition of a structured blazer. Mariah Carey Getty Images Year: 1991 Between that off-the-shoulder neckline, sheer sleeves, and drop earrings, it's safe to say Carey provided us with the perfect wedding guest outfit idea years ago. 7 Wedding Dress Codes and What They Actually Mean Salma Hayek Getty Images Year: 1997 Although Hayek wore this white halter dress on a red carpet in 1997, we've seen plenty of modern-day dupes that are made from cotton and fit for a sexy summer night. Meg Ryan Getty Images Year: 1994 Is this Ryan or Kendall Jenner? Considering how much the model loves a loose pair of trousers, we could easily picture her wearing this exact look while out and about. This “Unsexy” Pants Trend Blew Up in Hollywood This Year — and It Makes Me Feel So Badass Cindy Crawford Getty Images Year: 1995 Once summer rolls around, out come our trusty jean shorts. It's the ease that ensures this bottom remains timeless; all you need is a casual tee — or crop top, in Crawford's case — before finishing off the look with your favorite pair of sneakers. TLC Getty Images Year: 1996 We're not above coordinating with our pals, just TLC did in the '90s. But even if we're headed out solo, we'd still be down to copy these all-white outfits, consisting of wide-leg pants and matching duster jackets. Pamela Anderson Getty Images Year: 1993 Pamela Anderson's '90s style will forever be on our mood board. This athleisure look solves a variety of our warm-weather fashion dilemmas, whether you're searching for ways to wear bike shorts or wondering how to style a sports jersey.