13 Iconic Julia Roberts Looks From the '90s

Roberts is the queen of uncomplicated, cool airport style here in 1990, walking through the terminal at LAX in a pair of belted mom jeans, a white V-neck tee, and low-top sneakers. For texture, she layered on a trio of beaded necklaces and for warmth, a roomy, open-front cardigan completed the look.

In a dressed-down floral minidress, Roberts could have easily pioneered the cool-girl aesthetic we've all spent years trying to perfect. At the LA screening of "Jacob's Ladder" in 1990, she complemented her swingy shift with a pair of suede flats, establishing this casual combination as completely red carpet appropriate.

For the 1990 "Die Hard 2" premiere with Kiefer Sutherland in LA, Roberts made a case for another low-key, minimalist red carpet look, wearing her brown short-sleeve minidress — complete with a ditsy floral print — with the same pair of suede shoes, forgoing a purse and statement jewelry entirely.

Looking like the quintessential '90s girl in a distressed denim jacket layered over a floral dress, Roberts hailed a cab while leaving Tiramisu Restaurant in New York City in July 1991. The actress mixed prints with a blue-and-white patterned satchel swung by her side, and she opted for edgy, black leather boots.

Roberts made an oversize blazer and biker shorts a thing back in 1989 at the Century City, CA premiere of "Miss Firecracker." She cuffed the sleeves of her tailored jacket and left her long, curly hair down natural.

Roberts styled bootcut denim with a button-down shirt in this 1991 look that would be just as perfect on the street today. Leaving The Ivy in West Hollywood, CA, she showed off her Western accessories, including a leather belt with silver hardware and a pair of black pointed-toe cowboy boots. She finished the look with a simple silver timepiece.

Roberts looked cool and quirky in a thigh-skimming minidress, socks, and loafers, plus round, retro sunglasses, while stepping out for lunch in New York City in August 1991.

Roberts styled light-gray leggings with an oversize graphic-print long-sleeved shirt for a casual dinner at Nick & Eddie Restaurant in New York City in 1991. The actress accessorized simply, with a long pendant necklace and white low-top sneakers.

Roberts mastered the art of layering with a vest and oversize blazer at a convention in Las Vegas in 1991, finishing the look with thin hoop earrings, her hair swept up, and a pair of statement-making cowboy boots.

Roberts reveled in a mixed-print moment in 1993 with this cropped tee and wide-leg pants combination. She styled the laidback outfit with a stack of silver bangles and a classic timepiece.

Surely, you know the slip dress trend started with looks like this one in 1997. Roberts wore a double-layered look with slip-on sandals and a lightweight cardigan for the Rainforest Foundation Benefit Concert in New York in April 1997. She accessorized with a gemstone drop choker necklace.

Comfortable and cool, Roberts's take on sweatpants involved a pair of gray tapered joggers capped off with Birkenstock-style slides. Tiny sunglasses and a black cap-sleeved tee were all she needed to own this minimalist street style moment in New York in 1998.

The knee-length skirt hails from the '90s — especially an embellished iteration like this one. Roberts wore hers with strappy sandals, a halter-style tank, white cardigan, and a mini bag for the Amnesty International's Second Annual Media Spotlight Awards at Chelsea Piers in NYC in September 1998.

Agolde Charli Organic Denim Jacket ($200)

ASOS Design Metal Round Sunglasses in Shiny Black ($12)

Keds Women's Champion Originals Sneaker ($55)

Mother Denim Frisky Flood High Rise Straight Ankle Jeans ($154, originally $258)

Charles & Keith x Itzy Rainier Chunky Platform Penny Loafers ($119)

Reformation Frankie Silk Dress ($298)

Vicson Juana Boots in Black ($310)

Reebok Identity Fleece Sweatpants in Gray ($35, originally $46)

Theory Oversized Boy Jacket in Good Linen Black ($182, originally $455)

Cider Rhinestone Button Up Cardigan ($30)

Veronica Beard Avita Leather Strappy Sandals ($197, originally $395)

UO Edy Satin Midi Skirt ($20, originally $49)