6 ‘90s Trends That Should Have Been More Popular

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Archive Photos/Moviepix/Getty Images From vests to headbands, see 6 underrated '90s trends that should make a comeback. We only include products that have been independently selected by Bustle's editorial team. However, we may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Archive Photos/Moviepix/Getty Images

Vests As Shirts

Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images You're well on your 'cardigan-as-shirt' journey, so it's high time you added one more layering piece to the mix. Consider shopping for a menswear-style vest and buttoning it up to the top like a shirt.

Buttons Suit Waistcoat Mango Keep it understated with a black, navy, or nude when it comes to your waistcoat finds. $40 See on Mango

Headbands

Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images If you're willing to take butterfly clips for another spin around the sun, reach into the '90s archives and pull back your hair — day or night — with one of the biggest styling trends of the decade.

Satin Braided Headband J.Crew Go classic black with a twist, trying this braided style. $25 See on J.Crew

Polka Dots

Princess Diana Archive/Hulton Royals Collection/Getty Images Of all of the patterns that have come back from the 1990s, polka dots has remained largely estranged from the 2010s and beyond. Consider dipping your toe into the trend that is equal parts classic and whimsical.

Frilled Wrap Blouse & Other Stories Opt for a polka-dot print in a pastel tone to play up the whimsy. $69 See on & Other Stories

Velvet Slip Dresses

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images You love the luxe material...and you love a silk dress of the same silhouette. So, why not take advantage of the '90s trend that married both of your favorites together?

Alice + Olivia Carmelina Draped Velvet Mini Dress Net-a-Porter For even more of a '90s vibe, seek out a velvet slip dress with a draped neckline. $330 See on Net-a-Porter

Everyday Plaid

Archive Photos/Moviepix/Getty Images Sure, plaid is a huge trend every Fall and Winter, but consider mixing it into your wardrobe during warmer days of the year as well.

Shrimps Smiths Plaid Dress Farfetch Go for a mini dress that you can wear 365 days a year. $263 See on Farfetch

Layering Chokers

Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images Sure, chokers have come back from time to time, but the best part about their initial appearance in the 1990s was that they were a go-to addition to everyone's everyday look. Think of it less as a statement piece and more an everyday layering item.

14K Wire Choker Necklace Lump Dress it up with a gold option for day or night. $550 See on Lumo