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Jelly shoes
“Translucent, jelly-bean-colored plastic sandals that squeaked with every step and left waffle-pattern tan lines all summer long.”
Scrunchie
“A fabric-covered elastic hair tie that ballooned out your ponytail, worn in stacks up the wrist between hairstyles.”
Mood ring
“A ring with a heat-sensitive stone that supposedly revealed your emotional state by changing color, when really it was just reacting to your finger temperature.”
Doc Martens boots
“Chunky, air-cushioned leather boots with yellow stitching that went from British workwear to a grunge and Britpop uniform practically overnight.”
Fanny pack
“A zippered pouch worn on a belt around the waist, endlessly mocked and endlessly practical for keeping your hands free at theme parks and concerts.”
Platform sneakers
“Chunky sneakers with a thick raised sole popularized by Spice Girls-era pop culture, adding a few extra inches to every outfit.”
Overalls
“Denim overalls worn with one strap deliberately unclipped and dangling, a defining 90s look from playgrounds to boy bands.”
Cargo pants
“Loose-fitting pants with oversized pockets down each leg, worn baggy and stuffed with everything a kid could carry.”
Suspenders
“Elastic straps clipped to the waistband and worn over the shoulders, alternately preppy or punk depending on what else you paired them with.”
Poodle skirt
“A wide felt circle skirt appliqued with a poodle design, synonymous with 1950s soda-shop style and sock hops.”
Saddle shoes
“Two-tone lace-up shoes with a contrasting "saddle" panel across the middle, a preppy staple of 1950s school style.”
Trucker hat
“A mesh-backed cap with a curved foam front panel, worn flat-brimmed or curved, that went from farm-supply freebie to genuine fashion statement.”
Combat boots
“Chunky lace-up boots borrowed from military surplus and worn with everything from band t-shirts to babydoll dresses.”
Davy Crockett Coonskin Cap
“raccoon hat toy”