Oh, 90's Fashion!
I'll be the first to admit that 90's women's fashion was kinda horrible for the most part. I mean, REALLY HIDEOUS. As in, we can hope that it will NEVER AGAIN blind us.
That said, there was also a good amount of 90's dresses that, while hideous on the stick figure models, look fabulous on real people.
The only reason I say this is that I picked up a dress that was soft, long, and on the hanger kinda lame at the good will. I liked how soft it was, though, and decided to grab it. I am ridiculously glad that I did, because as soon as I put it on, the dress went from looking formless to looking amazing. It's hard to find a dress that is empire waisted enough to make your boobs look nice and to show that you have a waist without it also showing the embarrassment of your tummy. But I found that dress for me.
So today I started browsing 90's dress patterns. As much as I like the Grecian look, It was the Empire Waist Prom Dresses that caught my eye. Pretty.
Some of the evening dress patterns weren't quite right for my tastes, though if made floor length and lower necked they would be lovely. This pattern could loose the collar- I'd have a scoop neck instead- and make it into ankle length, and I'd be all over it. The B look on this one would be amazing with a slightly lower neck and thinner ribbon. And look C in this one? The only change I'd make would be scoop neck.
None of these should be in the suggested colors, of course. That was one of the most blinding parts of the 90's, in my opinion.
One thing I love about the 90's is that there are some absolutely gorge Wedding gowns that you just can't find any more. I'm not talking the mutton sleeve things, either- I'm talking about some of the necklines that are MADE for people with nice shoulders. I'm in LOVE with this pattern- It's off the shoulders, will stay in place, and will hide the flab on the upper arms. Seriously, I've tried on too many off shoulder tops that made my shoulders look PASTED ON YAY to my arms.
What 90's Looks do you miss, and what ones do you hope to never EVER see again?
(To new folks: Hi, I normally don't post this sort of thing, but a ha ha, hello 90's Fashion how you've influenced what I want to look like in 20-40 years. )
That said, there was also a good amount of 90's dresses that, while hideous on the stick figure models, look fabulous on real people.
The only reason I say this is that I picked up a dress that was soft, long, and on the hanger kinda lame at the good will. I liked how soft it was, though, and decided to grab it. I am ridiculously glad that I did, because as soon as I put it on, the dress went from looking formless to looking amazing. It's hard to find a dress that is empire waisted enough to make your boobs look nice and to show that you have a waist without it also showing the embarrassment of your tummy. But I found that dress for me.
So today I started browsing 90's dress patterns. As much as I like the Grecian look, It was the Empire Waist Prom Dresses that caught my eye. Pretty.
Some of the evening dress patterns weren't quite right for my tastes, though if made floor length and lower necked they would be lovely. This pattern could loose the collar- I'd have a scoop neck instead- and make it into ankle length, and I'd be all over it. The B look on this one would be amazing with a slightly lower neck and thinner ribbon. And look C in this one? The only change I'd make would be scoop neck.
None of these should be in the suggested colors, of course. That was one of the most blinding parts of the 90's, in my opinion.
One thing I love about the 90's is that there are some absolutely gorge Wedding gowns that you just can't find any more. I'm not talking the mutton sleeve things, either- I'm talking about some of the necklines that are MADE for people with nice shoulders. I'm in LOVE with this pattern- It's off the shoulders, will stay in place, and will hide the flab on the upper arms. Seriously, I've tried on too many off shoulder tops that made my shoulders look PASTED ON YAY to my arms.
What 90's Looks do you miss, and what ones do you hope to never EVER see again?
(To new folks: Hi, I normally don't post this sort of thing, but a ha ha, hello 90's Fashion how you've influenced what I want to look like in 20-40 years. )