The 1990s saw the rise of style icons such as Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, and brands like Chuck Taylor and GAP went mainstream. This season, the trends we were working 20 years ago are back with a retro attitude!
Here are 5 bloggers rocking the top footwear trends of the ’90s with a 21st-century update.
1. American Girl
Star-spangled knitwear and rolled-up denim are Converse’s best companions. Red, white, and blue never go out of fashion, and packing your outfit with a patriotic punch like Sazan’s will make you feel ready for a long hot summer.
Sazan wearing red, white, and blue with Converse sneakers
2. Leather High Tops
Take the ’90s to the streets in retro leather high tops and a graphic T-shirt. Chanelle’s look is playful and fun, and the monochromatic detail of the sneakers adds an urban edge. Check out her blog The Penelope Times.
Chanelle wears a monochromatic retro outfit
3. Simple White Wedges
Nothing says ’90s chic like the classic shape of wedge sandals. Think Calvin Klein’s simplistic collection, and you’ll be right on the money.
Tricia of Tricia Will Go Places knows that wearing these shoes with a simple shift dress exudes an aura of elegance and class, perfect for a day in the city.
Tricia wears classic retro wedges in white
4. Classic White Sneakers
Black is the fashion color of the ’90s, and what better way to balance it than with pure white high top sneakers like Savina of The Blossom Girls?
Keeping the rest of the outfit sleek and simple prevents you from looking like you’ve stolen your little brother’s shoes.
Savina’s pure white high top sneakers
5. Black Flatform Sandals
Flatform sandals are the epitome of the ’90s style. Black, bold, and chunky, these shoes are here to make a statement — “look at me.”
Megan of Donatilarose shows that pairing these bad boys with a girly outfit makes for a super cute look and can be worn day or night.
Megan’s black platform sandals with retro appeal