The '90s Were the Best Decade for Airport Style—These 8 Chic Outfits Are Proof
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Shuttershock; Getty ImagesChalk it up to the '90s being a huge part of my formative years, but I believe that that particular decade was one of the most stylish to date. While I usually enjoy perusing red carpet photos or editorials from the '90s, there is one other photo locale that never disappoints when it comes to great fashion inspiration: the airport. I live in casual-cool outfits, and this is where celebrities tend to shine in that department. In fact, if you have an upcoming trip planned, I highly recommend taking a look at some of the best airport style of that time.
There are a plethora of chic '90s airport looks archived on the internet, but I narrowed it down to eight that are classic and effortless yet spot-on with the current trends. These ensembles—from the likes of Kate Moss and Jennifer Lopez—would seriously look right at home now in the terminals of some of the most stylish cities in the world. Think straight-leg jeans, sleek boots, cool outerwear, and much more. Keep scrolling to see each airport outfit, and be sure to bookmark this page for any future travel plans.
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Getty ImagesWhen I think of '90s airport style, this casual-cool look from Kate Moss always comes to mind. To re-create it, you'll need a silver chain necklace, distressed white tank top, long black velvet jacket or coat, leopard-print bag, straight-leg jeans, and black boots.
Madewell always has great jeans.
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ShutterstockWhitney Houston was the epitome of chic in a black bucket hat, rectangular sunglasses, long black leather trench coat, gray maxi sweater dress, and tall black boots.
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ShutterstockJennifer Aniston is the master of minimalist, elevated casual looks. Here, she is just that in black oval sunglasses, a gray long-sleeve tee, brown belt, neutral nylon pants, and flat suede shoes.
Just loosen the hems, and they're perfect for getting Jen's look.
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Getty ImagesThis travel outfit from Garcelle Beauvais is the embodiment of '90s style with oval sunglasses, a gray fitted cardigan, belted straight-leg jeans, and an oversize Louis Vuitton duffle bag.
A worthy investment for the frequent traveler.
This makes more of a statement with the puff-sleeve design.
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Getty ImagesCindy Crawford would look right at home today in trendy cities like L.A. or NYC with her rectangular sunglasses, cord necklace, sheer black top, straight-leg jeans, and suede square-toe boots.
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Getty ImagesGwyneth Paltrow is painfully chic while chatting with Ben Affleck in her black sunglasses, textured black jacket, black tee, striped tote, taupe maxi skirt, and chunky black shoes.
I'll never get sick of a good black tee.
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Getty ImagesJennifer Lopez was spotted at LAX in the late '90s wearing a cozy white denim look that included a chunky sweater, simple black sunglasses, a classic shoulder bag, and suede boots.
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Getty ImagesTyra Banks was all smiles in a sporty look that is super easy to pull off with transparent sunglasses, a timeless denim jacket, Calvin Klein T-shirt, high-waist black leggings, and Nike sneakers.
Is there anything more '90s than Calvin?