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10 Trends From Your '90s Childhood You Need to Start Wearing Again

We'll admit it, childhood was not our most fashion-conscious stretch of time. With outfits chosen mostly by Mom, we have a feeling we were not the coolest kids on the playground. It's funny how fashions change over time, though, because today as a 20-something, dusting off some of those same looks can make you the chicest woman in the room.
So, the next time you're browsing through your old photos and looking for a perfect #tbt, don't forget that your childhood self had some serious style credibility. Though there are some throwback styles we would definitely rather forget, these 10 classics are totally appropriate to add to your adult wardrobe.

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1. Overalls Whether you like them short or long, there's no denying it — overalls are in, and we're not sorry about it. Way back when, this utilitarian onesie was perfect for stashing rocks, crackers . . . basically whatever was on hand at a given moment. Today, we're filling the pockets with our modern must haves – our phone, car keys, and lipstick. And maybe some snacks still, because some things never change.
2. Tevas OK, so before you negate this trend, hear us out. Growing up, these sporty sandals were the preferred kicks for the nature-loving, outdoorsy kid. These days, the look has been co-opted by the style set with designers like Marc Jacobs sending pairs down the runway. Rise above your preteen fears of being made fun of, and rock a pair (your feet will thank you).

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3. Birkenstocks Long considered the preferred footwear of granola-munching earth lovers (when they're not barefoot of course), this comfortable style has gotten a high-fashion seal of approval. Paired with boyfriend jeans or even a fun Spring dress, this style is perfect for the laid-back cool girl.
4. Backpacks As the honor roll students we were back in the day, we relied on our JanSports to hold the 50 pounds of textbooks we were constantly carrying. Today, with brands like Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and even Chanel putting their spin on this classic carry-all, utility can go hand in hand with high style.

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5. Shrunken Sweaters Back in the day, these cozy mini knits were our go-to style (thank you, Clueless). There wasn't a color, pattern or texture we didn't like, and we were under the impression that these shrunken pieces were worth wearing every day of the week. Worn now, it's a sexy way to show a little skin in a cropped style that still leaves something to the imagination.
6. High-Waisted Jeans Today's high-waisted styles have some fit improvements over their predecessors from the '90s. We've come along way, after all, and it's safe to say we learned our lessons (mainly, pay attention to back-pocket placement). Toss out super-low-rise fits, and try today's version of the mom jeans.

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7. Matching Set Probably one of our favorite looks to make a comeback, this sleek style is a major upgrade from the matching sets of yesteryear. Gone are the neon spandex two-pieces, replaced instead with sexy top-and-skirt combos or matched jackets and tops that are guaranteed to make you stand out from the crowd.
8. Bodysuit We considered leotards a regular article of clothing when we were young and clearly remember our moms anchoring an entire outfit with her adult version of it: the bodysuit. We never thought we'd be asking if she'd held onto hers, but how wrong we were. Today's iteration is the ultimate layering piece that banishes the awkward action of constantly tucking in your top (even Miranda Kerr wears one!).

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9. A Shirt Around the Waist Stretching back to the grungy days when Nirvana was king, a button-up tied around the waist was the ultimate '90s styling trick (bonus points if yours was plaid). Today, we're loving the look as an easy way to make a pulled-together outfit a bit more casual.
10. Sporty Accessories Look down at your wrist right now: are you wearing a chunky plastic bracelet to count steps and such? You aren't alone. The sporty style is all over the place and reminds us eerily of the G-Shock watches we used to obsessed over. Today we've traded keeping track of the minutes left in recess for keeping track of our sleep cycle.

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