Best Clothing Stores From the '90s

1 American Eagle Outfitters

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The go-to spot for your favorite boot-cut jeans, along with a plaid button-down in any number of colors.

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2 PacSun

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This California-centric store was the ultimate spot for skater-inspired style.

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3 Abercrombie & Fitch

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Who could forget Abercrombie's iconic models or the lingering smell of Fierce when you walked away?

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4 Aeropostale

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When cruising the mall, this was the spot to stop in for all the basics.

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5 Claire's

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You know you were a true Claire's fan if you got your ears pierced here.

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6 Gadzooks

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Since Gadzooks catered to both women and men, this was every parent's dream store — a one-stop shop.

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7 Alloy

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Way back when, Alloy was on top of all of the trends.

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8 Zumiez

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Skater kids headed to Zumiez to stock up on their Vans collection.

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9 Delia's

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Getting the Delia's catalog in the mail was arguably a highlight of many girls' childhoods.

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10 Hot Topic

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Sure, it was a little dark and scary to step inside, but where else could you buy funny pins or zany shoelaces?

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11 Limited Too

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From velcro word shirts to those zip-off pants, Limited Too was the go-to spot for '90s girls.

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12 Deb

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The ideal spot for shopping for everything from platform shoes to palazzo pants — and oh, plenty of polyester.

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13 Hollister Co.

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Abercrombie's sister store was the spot to find basics with a California spin — and oh yeah, models again.

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14 Mervyn's

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Like Walmart or Macy's, Mervyn's was a store where you could count on finding really anything you were looking for.

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