Proof That '90s Trends Are Everywhere at Music Festivals

While music festival fashion often leans toward a '70s hippie vibe, recent years have shown a comeback of trends from a decidedly different era: the '90s. The decade of clear backpacks, Blossom-style bucket hats, and Sun-Ripened Raspberry body lotion is back in a big way. So, whether you're a first-time outdoor festivalgoer like Kimmy Schmidt or a seasoned pro, get ready to rock out while rocking these classic '90s looks that say you're living your best so-called life.

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Crop Tops
POPSUGAR Photography | Lisette Mejia

Crop Tops

Whether worn with a high-waisted skirt or even overalls, crop tops let your belly do all the talking. The crop top was a wardrobe staple for most '90s girls, especially pop-culture teen bombshells, from Kelly Kapowski to Kelly Taylor. And probably even Kimmy (before she became a mole woman). Today, female festivalgoers continue to channel their own inner California babes with these tiny half-tees. Even some men, like Kid Cudi, enjoy feeling the midriff breeze.

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Overalls and Shortalls
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Overalls and Shortalls

At an outdoor music festival, overalls and shortalls are as ubiquitous as sunburns and day drinking. The absolute coolest, '90s-inspired way to wear them is by unclipping one side, which lends you the same radness factor you achieved while carrying a backpack on one shoulder. Overalls have that country-mouse vibe, but when worn over a crop top, the whole effect is sort of homespun sexy, like Betty Boop meets ranch hand.

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Chokers
POPSUGAR Photography | Lisette Mejia

Chokers

Is there anything more quintessentially '90s than a choker? Every '90s girl — from Clueless's Cher to the ladies of The Craft — wore this neck adornment at one point or another. Nowadays, it seems to be a go-to lightweight accessory for the outdoor festival crowd, as it pairs nicely with sundresses or shortalls. Add a scrunchie-cinched high pony and a spritz of Tommy Girl and you may have actually time-traveled from an Ace of Base concert.

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Baby-Doll Dresses With Combat Boots
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Baby-Doll Dresses With Combat Boots

The baby-doll dress would almost be too cutesy . . . if it weren't toughened up with some big black combat boots. This look that dominated the '90s makes a comeback in a big way at music festivals — and for practical reasons. The light, breezy baby-doll dress is comfortable garb for swaying in the sun, while the boots provide ankle support and sturdy traction on festival grounds. You can have a good time while implying that reality still bites.

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Co-ords
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Co-ords

Colorful co-ords are as popular at music festivals as they were at Bayside High. It's easy to see the appeal: they provide a little more coverage than a bikini and a little less than a full romper, making them ideal for warm weather and colorful flash tattoos with all the skin real estate. Having two separate pieces means using the bathroom is less complicated than it is with a one-piece. And the two pieces come already, well, coordinated, so deciding what to wear is a breeze.

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