Fashion
4 '90s Trends for Plus-Size Ladies to Try
As a '90s kid, I still remember hearing my older siblings blasting Nirvana from their bedrooms at such obscene levels that the neighbors down the block would call to complain. I remember the mom jeans, the plaid — oh, so much plaid — the fuzzy sweater dresses, and the denim everything. Seriously, denim was the drug of the decade.
These staple wardrobe pieces marked the pivotal years of my childhood. Grunge became that thing, like shoulder pads had before it, and disco pants before that. Everything I wore, I wore because it reminded me of Full House's D.J. Tanner. So to see the '90s come back has been epic. So, so epic. And to see the variety in plus options is equally fabulous.
Shop these to bring it back to your closet ASAP.
The Denim Skirt
Denim spread like wildfire the ’90s. And my favorite denim piece is by far the denim skirt — preferably waist-high and with a bit of an acid wash going on.
Mom Jeans and Flannel Tees
The combination of mom jeans (or to put it simply, baggy jeans) and plaid shirts was simply vital for a good ten years. There was and still is something sexy about the androgynous, boyish look.
The Denim Jacket
Another fantastic way to wear denim: the jacket. This one with sheepskin lining is my favorite, but any kind of denim outerwear is brilliant for fall. This particular jacket is from Topshop, so it’s not technically plus-size, but the 12 fits a 16/18 nicely.
The Fluffy Sweater
In the ’90s, the fuzzier the better. But it’s the ideal trend for the autumn/winter season. You get to stay warm, and everyone wants to give you free hugs. Win/win. This particular sweater dress is straight-size ASOS, but a 14 may just do the trick if your body is like mine.
