10 ’90s It Girl Outfits That Have Stood The Test of Time




If you spend any time on Who What Wear UK, you’ll know our obsession with the ‘90s runs deep. Between the straight-leg jeans, throwback movies (Clueless, anyone?) and unforgettable shoes, the nostalgia is something we hold close to our hearts. But. if we’re being really honest, it’s the street style (the It girls’ outfits, if you will) that are the best thing about the decade.

Whether you were into preppy streetwear, thought of yourself as a minimalist, or were loyal to grunge, the decade’s most formidable women were unrivalled when it came to outfit inspiration. From Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy delivering daily masterclasses in understated elegance across Manhattan, or Aaliyah single-handedly making tomboy-chic cool again, the era was stacked with icons. And 20-or-so years later, their influence hasn’t changed one bit; in fact, it’s still defining how we dress today.