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Recession-weary shoppers chose to spend money on clothes that would stay in style as long as possible. Embroidered satins and laces, slender black dresses, parkas, and anoraks are a few popular trends in 1991.
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A common way for women to dress was to wear a longer jacket over an above the knee skirt. Casually, most women wore t-shirts, sweatshirts, and jeans. Calvin Klein and Donna Karan were the major designer of special jean collections that appealed in 1991. Plaids were also a huge fall essential. The fashion industry was still in the hands of ready-to-wear designers.
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1992 was the year of black. Animal prints were also in high demand but many women refused to buy fur coats unless they were made of synthetic materials.
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1993 was the year of bell-bottoms and platform shoes. The ball cap was also a popular accessory as well as military style jackets with Nike Air Jordans.
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1993 was when the "grunge" style had taken over America. Musicians influenced the fashion world to an assortment of grunge styled jackets, vests, sweaters, skirts, footwear, and scarves.
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In 1995, women ignored the recommended hemline and short skirts were in. Many women also dressed comfortable and in casual clothing. Some women still embraced their curves leaving the push-up bra to become popular.
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In the workplace for women, the traditional jacket/skirt combo was very popular. For formal events, intricate dresses were inappropriate and the "little black dress" was commonly chosen.
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Women began to turn to colorful accessories and sportswear was dominant. Pastel shades were also worn all over with casual and evening wear.
