What was In and what was Out in 1990
HOT
-softer shoulders
-curvy tailoring
-fluid, loose skirts
-untucked shirts over soft shorts
-bright fluorescent colors
-earth tones
-chiffon, lace beads, bejeweled, sequins
-Lycra and crepe
-long jackets
-graphic prints
-shine and matte
-large oversized sweaters
-middle aged models
-flared pants
-platforms
-abstract and op art prints
-borrowing from European ideas
-casual look
-long straight hair
-hoop earrings
-hippie fashion
-fanny packs
OUT
-shoulder pads
-business woman/manly look
-tights
-big hair
-acid washed denim
-slim fit pants
-narrow, tight skirts
-boxy jackets
As the decade changed and 1990 came, the boxy, business woman look faded and bright, abstract, and more casual looks took its place. This change occurred for a few reasons. One reason was because of how women wanted to become less manly with their boxy jackets and shoulders pads and more feminine with looser, casual, and soft look. Another influence on the change of what was in and what was out was the economy which was doing well during this time. Because people had stable jobs, more money seemed to be flowing into households during this time then previous years. This allowed consumers to have more money to spend on luxury items such as high, elaborate, fashion clothing instead of staple clothing.
Sources:
http://www.fashion-era.com/the_1990s.htm
http://www.englandattraction.com/1990s-fashion.html
"Vogue" January 1990 Issue
"Twentieth Century Fashion" Linda Watson. London: Carlton Books
"Harpers Bizarre" July and August 1990 Issues
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