Whether you sported adolescent pigtails to channel Baby Spice, much like Blake Lively [1], or you were insistent that everything be "posh," there's no denying the Spice Girls' effect on our coming-of-age dressing. They introduced wearable personas, encouraged platform trainers, and played chameleons of style, as we mimicked with '90s sportswear, dark lips, and low waists. Any true Spice Girls fan will admit that their urge to mirror these iconic idols [2] is still in there, somewhere.
In the interest of helping you do so, we've matched five iconic outfits with modern day equivalents, aiding you in dressing like your favorite spice in a millennial world. Read on to spice up your life — and your wardrobe. We like to call her Miss "Gen Z."
"Scary Spice," Melanie Brown
Theory Spaghetti Strap Dress
Theory Spaghetti Strap Dress [4] ($520)
& Other Stories Puka Shell Necklace
& Other Stories Puka Shell Necklace [5] ($29)
"Baby Spice," Emma Bunton
P.A.R.O.S.H. One Shoulder Dress
P.A.R.O.S.H. One Shoulder Dress [6] ($295, originally $393)
Ash Addict Off White Sneaker
Ash Addict Off White Sneaker [7] ($275)
"Ginger Spice," Geri Halliwell
Missguided Blue Button Crop Top and Skirt
Missguided Blue Button Crop Top [8] ($30) and Missguided Blue Wrap Skirt [9] ($30)
Shashi Solitaire Necklace
Shashi Solitaire Necklace [10] ($55)
"Posh Spice," Victoria Beckham
Milly Floral Eyelet Bustier Dress
Milly Floral Eyelet Bustier Dress [11] ($345)
Urban Outfitters Thin Tortoise Cuff Bracelet
Urban Outfitters Thin Tortoise Cuff Bracelet [12] ($12)
"Sporty Spice," Melanie Brown
& Other Stories Cropped Crewneck Sweater
& Other Stories Cropped Crewneck Sweater [13] ($55)
Topshop Popper Mini Kilt
Topshop Popper Mini Kilt [14] ($55)