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Kinut · 23/03/2025 21:05

I’ve got a hen do on Saturday and it’s 90s themed, so everyone’s dressing up suitably. It’s drinks locally then into a nearby city.

I thought I had loads of time but now it’s on Saturday and I’ve got nothing. The Spice Girls are already taken.

Any help please?

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zaxxon · 26/03/2025 19:06

That sounds perfect, I'm laughing at cassette tape earrings, stroke of genius!

Kinut · 26/03/2025 18:46

I’ve bought some cassette tape earrings, butterfly clips, scrunchies and a bumbag. Will wear them with leggings and a top.

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Porcelainpig · 25/03/2025 19:09

Benshawsberries · 23/03/2025 22:07

Early 90’s raver - chunky boots, black leggings & top, leather bucket hat & and bum bag, that was my favourite outfit back then, you could always add some white gloves & a whistle for a bit extra lol

You can get one of those dummy lollies too

ikeatime · 25/03/2025 19:08

Literally go shopping in New Look or Primark. Everything is so 90s again it’s great!

Porcelainpig · 25/03/2025 19:07

Get your MC Hammer trousers on.

Aworldofwonder · 25/03/2025 19:03

Kinut · 24/03/2025 00:06

I think this might be the winner!

Yes this is my favourite too. Twist your hair into little bjork style buns all over your head, some pancake foundation, face glitter and you're good to go.

SwanOfThoseThings · 25/03/2025 18:48

Long floral dress, DMs and a German army jacket. Paint some flowers on the DMs and you have the perfect early 90s hippy look.

ACabaret · 25/03/2025 18:46

I want to come to this party!

WorriedRelative · 25/03/2025 18:41

Kinut · 25/03/2025 18:40

I’m a 32F so definitely not 😆

In that case you need a blond wig and a red swim suit!!!

WorriedRelative · 25/03/2025 18:40

Princess Di - white cycle shorts, college sweater, slouch socks, trainers and sunglasses. Or the revenge dress with black sheer tights and court shoes.

Any of the looks from friends, tartan mini skirt Rachel would be my choice but you might prefer another look.

Any of the iconic looks from early sex and the city - the opening credits outfit would be best.

Clueless (tartan again with over the knee socks)

B*witched (double denim)

All saints - combats, and a vest.

Oasis, bootcut jeans, Adidas Gazelles, parka, bucket hat a fag and a swagger.

Nirvana - ripped jeans, check shirt, converse.

Jarvis - black cigarette leg trousers, pointed toe boots, black shirt, pink tie. Side parted fringe. Bend over and waft your hands behind your arse like the brit awards.

Brittany Spears - the school girl look would be easiest.

Kinut · 25/03/2025 18:40

seanconneryseyebrow · 25/03/2025 18:08

Oooh could you get one of those handkerchief tops and wear low slung jeans. You know the ones that had no back?? I couldn’t cos you couldn’t wear a bra but if you can??

I’m a 32F so definitely not 😆

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Spring025 · 25/03/2025 18:24

Some things here sound more 80's to me, I think 90's is a bit trickier.

I'd go baggy combat trousers with pockets all over with a strappy vest top. Doc Martens and hair tied up.

seanconneryseyebrow · 25/03/2025 18:08

Oooh could you get one of those handkerchief tops and wear low slung jeans. You know the ones that had no back?? I couldn’t cos you couldn’t wear a bra but if you can??

TheeNotoriousPIG · 24/03/2025 20:56

Double denim and B*witched were my first thoughts! Just nail the dance routine to C'est La Vie, should it be required/requested on the night, and you'll have cracked it!

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 24/03/2025 20:48

Short skirt, body and longline fitted waistcoat. Wear with black tights and flat shoes.

zaxxon · 24/03/2025 20:45

Love the rave kid idea. You could wear your hair in two mini buns on top of your head, one on each side, with bits sticking out a la Bjork. Neon smiley bobbles. Cyberdog t-shirt. Short skirt made out of old army surplus trousers. Eight or nine belts ... and little stars stuck to your cheek

JaneJeffer · 24/03/2025 20:34

90’s fancy dress 😭

Kinut · 24/03/2025 19:48

NooNakedJacuzziness · 24/03/2025 19:26

Get your double denim on and go as one of B*witched

Ooo yes, this might be it.

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Wildflowers99 · 24/03/2025 19:28

Low rise stonewash jeans with those inbuilt wide denim belts (anyone remember them?). With some kind of silk bustier and plenty of shimmery make up.

NooNakedJacuzziness · 24/03/2025 19:26

Get your double denim on and go as one of B*witched

TaranFollt · 24/03/2025 19:09

Excellent suggestion by a pp for the 90s rave scene. For true authenticity you will need to be sweating buckets and drink water all night. Tell casual acquaintances how much you really love them.
Google Tara Palmer-Tomkinson wearing a sheepskin coat and snorkel, if you want to know what a high society version of being off yer bonce looked like.
Rave safe kids.

Selttan · 24/03/2025 02:09

BassesAreBest · 24/03/2025 01:36

I don’t remember anyone wearing that kind of thing on nights out in the 90s!

There was definitely more of black bike pants under denim shorts on the show than fluoro but I did see Kelly wearing it so went with it.

BassesAreBest · 24/03/2025 01:36

Selttan · 24/03/2025 00:58

I watched BH90120 to get ideas for a 90s night.
Ended up with white tshirt and denim shorts with neon bike pants under and scrunchy neon socks.
I looked hot 😆

I don’t remember anyone wearing that kind of thing on nights out in the 90s!

Selttan · 24/03/2025 00:58

I watched BH90120 to get ideas for a 90s night.
Ended up with white tshirt and denim shorts with neon bike pants under and scrunchy neon socks.
I looked hot 😆

Kinut · 24/03/2025 00:06

Benshawsberries · 23/03/2025 22:07

Early 90’s raver - chunky boots, black leggings & top, leather bucket hat & and bum bag, that was my favourite outfit back then, you could always add some white gloves & a whistle for a bit extra lol

I think this might be the winner!

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