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The 1990s certainly had their moments, didn't they? While some memories from that decade bring a smile, others, particularly when it comes to fashion and fads, might make us chuckle (or perhaps even wince a little) in retrospect. It was a time of bold choices, and let's be honest, some of those choices were truly questionable. This collection of 34 trends is a rather amusing trip down memory lane, showcasing some of the styles and fads that, thankfully, most of us have moved on from. It’s a fun reminder that not everything from the past needs a comeback!

#1

Troll Dolls

Troll doll with bright purple hair wearing cringey nineties fashions colorful shorts and a purple jacket on carpet background.

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    #2

    Windbreaker Tracksuits

    Bright teal and purple vintage windbreaker tracksuit, a classic cringey nineties fashion left behind from past decades.

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    Kelly H. Wilder
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I may be the lone person who wishes these would make a comeback, except for that annoying swish-swish sound with every step. Comfy, water-resistant, and so vibrant!

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    #3

    Windows Solitaire Cards

    Classic 90s computer solitaire game screen featuring vintage card backs and simple pixelated graphics from the nineties era.

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    #4

    Mood Rings

    Mood ring on original 90s packaging showing color meanings, a classic cringey nineties fashion accessory left behind.

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    #5

    Slap Bracelets

    Person wearing a colorful nineties fashion slap bracelet on their wrist outdoors on grass background.

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    DeShotz
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The crazy thing about these was the fact that the inside of the bracelet was made of a short section of a standard tape measure.

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    #6

    Jelly Shoes

    Yellow translucent jelly shoes from the nineties displayed on a wooden surface, representing cringey nineties fashion trends.

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    Isaiah Julien
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Question: Are they lemon, pineapple, or banana flavored? I'd say lemon.

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    #7

    Baja Hoodies

    Multicolored striped Baja hoodie laid flat on a teal background, representing cringey nineties fashions we left behind.

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    Lee Gilliland
    Community Member
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stupidest pocket ever, nothing stayed in.

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    #8

    Clear Plastic Neon Phone

    Clear plastic landline phone with colorful internal components visible, a popular cringey nineties fashion accessory.

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    Sapna Sarfare
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was just talking about them today with my sister

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    #9

    Puka Shell Necklace

    Teen boy outdoors wearing a plaid shirt and shell necklace, showcasing cringey nineties fashions left behind.

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    Dori
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have one. Never knew what they were called though.

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    #10

    Scrunchies

    Woman with dark hair styled in a bun secured by a large green velvet scrunchie, a popular nineties fashion accessory.

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are so popular again in Australia. My friend makes them and sells them at markets.

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    #11

    Frosted Tips Hairstyle

    Man with spiked bleached hair and tinted sunglasses standing by a car with flame decals, showing cringey nineties fashion style.

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s one dude at my school that has this. I have no idea who he is, but I will periodically see him in the hall and think “oh, there’s Frosted Tips”

    #12

    Beanie Babies

    A collection of colorful Beanie Babies plush toys representing cringey nineties fashions left behind.

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    #13

    Chokers

    Three young women wearing cringey nineties fashion chokers and dark lipstick posing against a black background.

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    #14

    Hypercolor T-Shirts

    Tie-dye t-shirt with Hypercolor print, representing cringey nineties fashions left behind from the 90s era.

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    #15

    Parachute Pants/Jeans

    Four people wearing wide leg pants, showcasing cringey nineties fashion trends left behind in denim and corduroy styles.

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    Petra Peitsch
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An exaggeration from '70s hippie-style. I remember wearing my mother's 3 pants, what were her favorites in '70s, therefore preserved for me to have in '90s.

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    #16

    Manual Roll Down/Up Car's Windows

    Manual car window crank handle inside a vehicle, evoking nostalgic cringey nineties fashions we left behind.

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    LizzieBoredom
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Manual windows never decapitated anyone's beanie baby.

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    #17

    Velcro Paddle Ball

    Hand holding a colorful plastic catch ball paddle with a green and pink fuzzy ball, a nostalgic nineties fashion accessory.

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    #18

    Plastic Vampire Teeth

    Green plastic vampire teeth toy representing cringey nineties fashion accessory left behind from the decade.

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    #20

    Bucket Hat

    Small fluffy dog wearing a cringey nineties fashion bucket hat with space print and red harness in a car seat.

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    #21

    Infomercials

    Man wearing a red bow tie and suspenders in a kitchen with text about not keeping unused items, showing cringey nineties fashions.

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    #22

    Yo-Yo's

    Young man outdoors wearing a cringey nineties fashion black shirt, playing with a blue and green yo-yo among green trees.

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    #23

    Denim-On-Denim

    Two men wearing cringey nineties fashions in denim outfits, standing by a railing near a body of water outdoors.

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    Ace
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Errr, yeah, that went out in the 1990s, right enough. (Just don't look in my clothes cupboards).

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    #24

    "Talk To The Hand" Phrase

    Hand wearing cringey nineties fashion beaded bracelets reaching out on a sunlit forest path in autumn.

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    Ellinor
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Parle à ma main ! (Fatal Bazooka on se sait)

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    #27

    Fanny Pack

    Person wearing a silver f***y pack around the waist, showcasing cringey nineties fashion accessories against an orange background.

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    Lee Gilliland
    Community Member
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And every American wore these and those danm huge sneakers in Europe.

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    #28

    Laser Pointers

    Gold cringey nineties fashion accessory kit with laser pointer, clips, and metallic caps in a yellow case.

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    Petra Peitsch
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never understood, for what do you need them, especially?

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    #29

    Tamagotchi

    Hands holding colorful virtual pets, a popular cringey nineties fashion accessory from the 90s era.

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    Isaiah Julien
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you couldn't take care of your Tamagotchi, I'm not sure if you're qualified to raise a kid /hj

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    #30

    Butterfly Hair Clips

    Butterfly hair clips with colorful beaded edges on a wooden surface representing cringey nineties fashions.

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These got caught in your hair so easily and I always ended up stretching the springs trying to get it out.

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    #31

    Backwards Cap

    Man in a backward cap playing keyboard, representing cringey nineties fashions and nostalgic music style.

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    V
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, the other day I put my kids cap on her backwards and said "rad". She just looked at me like I was crazy.

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    #32

    Flannel Shirts

    Two men wearing matching plaid flannel shirts, showcasing cringey nineties fashions we left behind outdoors.

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    #33

    Y2k Hysteria

    Newsweek cover from 1997 about the computer bug crash, illustrating cringey nineties fashions left behind in tech culture.

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    Petra Peitsch
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When society was still effective. Yes, I know, younger generations as gen-X, are making fun and memes about the Y2K-problem. What they really don't realize, that they are able to make fun of it, is due to very hard work of professionals on global scale, to fix this problem. And a generation later, is the same with Covid, in an other field. We never learn. Or at least, not enough.

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    #34

    Roll-On Body Glitter

    Four vintage glitter roll-on bottles, popular accessories in cringey nineties fashion trends left behind.

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    Glix Drap
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ball or aerosol. That's a joke by the way. Some people will get it and others won't.

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