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Nine ways '90s fashion is back

BUCKET hats, backpacks, overalls and Dr Martens are back. Yep, it's true - fashion from the '90s has officially made a resurgence and it's hurting our eyes.

SO NINETIES! The Spice Girls in 1996
SO NINETIES! The Spice Girls in 1996

NINETIES fashion has been floating around on the periphery for a while now. A sock and sandal duo here; a spaghetti strap there.

But if the slow re-emergence of overalls and baggy t-shirts weren't enough to convince you, then 2014's Field Day surely should have.

A quick glance at the thousands of social media pictures from the New Year's Day festival reveals bucket hats, backpacks and Dr Martens galore - and considering they were worn by people who weren't old enough to wear the trends on their first time around, we think it's safe to assume that the era is back.

Here are nine ways nineties fashion is making a comeback:

1. Overalls
If it's good enough to be seen again on pop stars and actors, it's good enough to be seen on us.

Rita Ora (left) and SJP looking oh-so-nineties in denim overalls and platform shoes.
Rita Ora (left) and SJP looking oh-so-nineties in denim overalls and platform shoes.



2. Chokers
With a pendant or without, if they're leather, they're in again.

Alison Wonderland at the 2013 Aria Awards, and a choker available on ASOS.
Alison Wonderland at the 2013 Aria Awards, and a choker available on ASOS.

3. Slip dresses
Also known as cami dresses, they've recently been seen on everyone from Kate Moss to Nicole Richie to Pixie Geldof.

Pixie Geldof (left) in a slip dress and brown lipstick, another nineties staple, and Shakuhachi's version on freepeople.com.
Pixie Geldof (left) in a slip dress and brown lipstick, another nineties staple, and Shakuhachi's version on freepeople.com.

4 . Backpacks
They may not be covered in surf brand logos yet, but it's only a matter of time...

It might be Chanel, but we are NOT loving Katy Perry's pink backpack - or Miley's, for that matter.
It might be Chanel, but we are NOT loving Katy Perry's pink backpack - or Miley's, for that matter.

5. Nineties shoes
Dr Martens, jelly shoes, platforms and anything white - if it was seen on the streets in the nineties, it's on it's way back to the streets.

Nineties shoes, led by Katy Perry in Dr Martens and a daisy print, no less.
Nineties shoes, led by Katy Perry in Dr Martens and a daisy print, no less.

6. Bucket Hats

Instagram photos from 2014's Field Day shows the bucket hat has well and truly returned - in every pattern imaginable.

The bucket hat making a comeback at Field Day. Pictures: instagram.com/joeplus; instagram.com/hmoney1; instagram.com/monmau_
The bucket hat making a comeback at Field Day. Pictures: instagram.com/joeplus; instagram.com/hmoney1; instagram.com/monmau_

7. Baggy, slogan tees
Whether you're a guy or a girl, you can finally start wearing those loose and comfy clothes you save for bed in public again.

Baggy, slogan tees, as seen on the runway in London (left) and on supermodel Cara Delevingne.
Baggy, slogan tees, as seen on the runway in London (left) and on supermodel Cara Delevingne.

8. Crop Tops
This Spice-Girls-come-cast-of-Friends trend has been around for a while, and it's showing no signs of going away.

The crop top is donned by Whitney Port (left) and seen on the runway at November's MBFF in Zurich.
The crop top is donned by Whitney Port (left) and seen on the runway at November's MBFF in Zurich.

9. Grunge
Is there anything that says nineties more than the grunge look? Think tartan, leather and black, and the more unkempt the better.

Hailee Steinfeld (left) and Deniz Berdan sporting the grunge look.
Hailee Steinfeld (left) and Deniz Berdan sporting the grunge look.

What nineties trends have you spotted lately? Tell us below

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