Wear a checkered shirt with a pair of worn out jeans and Converse, and you’re all set for a relaxing evening out. Or spice up your outfit with a shiny chain belt, replace the ripped jeans with sassy jeggings, and Converse with a pair of killer pumps, and you’re ready to rock it on the local dance floor. Tip for girls: If you’re going for slashed denim, make sure the rips are in ‘socially acceptable’ spots, like over the shin or knee. Anything above is just an invitation for Mr. Pervy McPerve standing by the Koshk to throw an unpleasant line.
Overalls You say ‘overalls’ I think Rachel Greene from Friends. Yes, she wore that signature denim piece repeatedly – paired with crop tops and cute little tees – and it was fabulous. Sold at every price point, while offering comfort, coziness and a break from those skin-hugging jeggings; denim overalls are a good choice when you’re not going anywhere special. A night out in town, however, might call for a more sophisticated application of the trend. Try the more flowy versions with a colorful print.
Jelly Sandals and Shoes Whether you rocked your jelly summer sandals in the 90s or dreaded them, they’re back and bigger than ever. We all remember wearing the typical jelly sandal and, let’s face it, they looked cute with all the shades of the rainbow and the occasional glittery look. They were… ‘happy’! Jelly sandals and shoes have taken a twist now, though. With more designs than before; they come in all shapes and colors. Promising comfort, flexibility, and a bright accessory; they sound great for a go. Just don’t wear them if you’re planning on a long walk – they will smother your feet dead.
Crop Tops Clearly, cropped pieces – ones that expose anything from an inch to a foot of midriff– fall into the scary category. This is the kind of trend that looks great on catwalk models but sets off alarm bells in real life. Even Vogue agrees – cropped pieces were the subject of a ‘tricky trends’ feature in their March edition. Back in the 90s, it was painful to watch those cropped tops on less-thantight tummies. Pick your battles, ladies! This trend is NOT for everyone; and it certainly isn’t for Cairo streets either. Like I’ve said before, this trend would be best ventured on the beach, or somewhere private like a friend’s house party. The golden fashion rule here is: the shorter the top, the longer the bottoms should be, in order not to look overexposed and trashy. Also, keep in mind that tighter fitting crop tops look great with pants, shorts or skirts with more volume, while a loose crop top is best worn with tighter leggings or tight pencil skirts. Always think ‘balance’ and you’ll be fine!
Round Sunglasses Yes, I admit, the only memory I have of round shades in the 90s is Hesham Abbas singing “ta3aaalaaa” with some random chick on a motorbike. But that’s just me; round sunglasses were all over the Spring and Summer 2013 runways. Small, medium and large… round sunglasses in all sizes! When making your purchase, just make sure they’re not too big for your face; you don’t want to be confused with a giant walking fly. Choose the size that fits your features best. With that said, if you’ll excuse me, I’ll go dig into my closet for whatever vintage 90s items I may have saved. This season should be fun!
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