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5 ’90s Denim Trends That Have the Most Staying Power

The ’90s have come racing back into the spotlight recently, so much so that we’re declaring the entire decade to be more relevant today than it ever was before. Even looking into what It girls like Noami Campbell and Julia Roberts were wearing 20 years ago, their outfits look eerily similar to the ones you’d find all over Instagram in 2018. Loads of straight-leg jeans, thin-strap sandals, and some of the coolest double denim looks around. So let’s face it, the ’90s most iconic fashion trends are simply not going anywhere anytime soon.

Sure, there are a good amount of styles we wore back then that we surely wouldn’t be caught dead in today, but the trends that have stuck around have proved to be virtually immortal. The most everlasting of them all? ’90s jean trends. One glimpse at the denim sections of your favorite retailers would prove just how popular shapes like straight-leg jeans are right now—so popular, in fact, they’ve been giving skinnies a run for their money this year. It’s not hard to come across even more of denim trends that have the decade to thank, they’re just hiding in plain sight.

From the jean jacket style that dominated then and now to the denim wash that’s only recently undergone a complete revival, we’re highlighting the five ’90s jean trends that are only getting more popular these days. Ahead, see how celebs were wearing the styles back then and then shop the modern-day iterations of each one.

Not quite a true black, but not grey either, this denim wash is a cool alternative to your blue pairs.
The button fly lends a vintage appeal.
Wear this pair with all your favorite sweaters for fall.
Everlane’s denim is always a hit.
The ’00s may have owned the denim mini skirt, but the ’90s was the originator of the style—only in a longer midi length.
Channel Gwenyth and wear this skirt with knee-high leather boots.
Wear this skirt now all the way through spring—just swap your boots for block heel sandals.
So ’90s it almost hurts.
Denim jackets have been around for every decade it seems, but ’90s kids loved their cropped fits.
Button sleeves. Think about it.
The perfect jacket to wear with high-waisted jeans.
We love the slouchy oversized fit of this one.
These high-waisted jeans have a looser fit throughout but a tailored waist and but. Think of them as the more flattering update to ubiquitous “mom” jeans.
We love this jean shape worn with pointed-toe kitten heels.
Tuck in your favorite blouse.
The ideal relaxed-tailored fit.
’90s girls loved a mood denim dress, especially pinafore styles that buttoned up the front.
If Reformation gets on board, you know it’s a trend to pay attention to.
This long sleeve version is perfect for cooler weather.
Take a cue from the model and layer a white turtleneck underneath.

Speaking of the ’90s, get inspired by how It girls wore ankle boots back then.

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14 Casual Gifts for the Person You’re Kind of, Sort of Dating

We’re inching toward the holiday season, and you have a looming question on your mind: What the heck am I going to get the person that I’m kind of, sort of seeing? Do I even get them anything? Casual holiday gifts for guys or girls can be tricky. How do you say you care without overdoing it? Our advice is if your instinct is to maybe get something, then a small gesture can’t hurt. But if you’re caught without a holiday gift for the person your texting, and they got you something, that’s a bit embarrassing, or at least can potentially communicate something you didn’t intend about how you view the relationship.

So if you haven’t had the talk with the person you’ve been dating and aren’t certain whether it’s quite time in the relationship to be giving gifts, we think you’ll feel a bit more at ease after taking a peek at today’s gift guide. Why? We have a foolproof strategy: The key is narrow in on an interest of your crush, and then think small. Does he or she love cooking? Think of an inexpensive kitchen gadget that would make them smile. We also encourage gifts that touch on a shared inside joke or small experiential gifts you can enjoy together, such as tickets to a museum exhibit. Now that you know a bit about our approach, scroll down to check out our affordable yet creative holiday gifts for guys and girls that are sure to impress without it feeling unexpected or overwhelming.

Do they love coffee? Skip the Starbucks gift card and give this scooper instead.
If that special someone enjoys a cold one from time to time, they’ll feel extra-cool having this in their kitchen.
If you’re puzzled over which book to gift your beloved bookworm with, try these cool bookends instead!
Plus a promise to take a road trip?
Does your beau have a dog? Show how much you care with a nice leash!
You can’t go wrong with a set of minimal leather coasters—you just can’t.
Noncommittal at its finest.
This is a great conversation-starting ornament to add to their Christmas tree.
To encourage more candlelit evenings.
Late nights at the office strike often? Make the space a little more visually appealing with this paperclip holder.
Hot cocoa for two! Plus your favorite new couple friends. 
Socks in a box—we’re into it.
Give them another trophy to add to the bookshelf.
A fun and functional gift anyone would be delighted to receive.

See? That wasn’t so hard. Tons of fabulous gifts for the person you want to keep at least keep casually dating.