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1995: All about colorful designs -

In the mid-'90s people began to ditch all-black, grunge ensembles in favor of multicolored looks. 

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1994: Time for plaid -

The print also peaked in popularity in the mid-'90s, thanks to grunge bands such as Nirvana, who wore their fashion statements on their sleeves. 

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1993: Someone raided grandma's closet -

It was all about flowery grandma dresses and summery straw hats, a look totally acceptable by 1993 standards!

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1992: Grunge era -

Grunge music, from Nirvana to Hole, inspired the fashion scene. It was all about combat boots, flannel shirts, baby doll dresses, ripped pantyhose, and a lot of smeared lipstick. 

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1991: Light-wash jeans -

Nothing says early '90s more than light wash jeans. From mom jeans to baggy jeans, all styles were acceptable, except for skinny. 

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1990: Visible skin -

As the '90s beckoned we would see plenty of crop tops and short skirts showing ample skin hit the streets, sequins and all! 

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1989: Shoulder pads and power suits -

Nothing says '80s more than this trend, and it clothed us all until  1989. It was powerful look, and every woman wanted to show it off. 

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1988: Suspenders came into style -

Over the years suits have never completely gone out of style. Instead people just put new spins on the classic look, like rocking suspenders in the late '80s. 

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1987: Men loved rock and roll-inspired fashion -

In the mid- to late '80s, men's fashion was influenced greatly by the decade's many glam-rock bands, like Bon Jovi (pictured), Mötley Crüe, and Aerosmith. 

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1986: Time for monochromatic -

Be it white on white, or pink on pink, people weren't afraid of going monochromatic, including the makeup! 

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1985: Keeping it fun -

As Madonna became bigger and bigger, so did her influence in fashion. Women opted for miniskirts paired with tights, while others chose long skirts that flared out at the bottom. Tons of bracelets, rosaries, and hair scrunchies were also a must! 

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1984: Pinstripe pants were worn by men and women -

Pinstripe was super trendy with both men and women, and they were preferably worn loose-fitting. 

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1983: Men rocked athletic wear -

Clothes that represented sports teams were also popular, especially those featuring logos. This trend would later spread to women's fashion. 

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1982: The go-to color combination was black and white -

This elegant color combination was typically worn together in formal ensembles and paired with lace accessories. So chic! 

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1981: All about voluminous shoulders -

Everything from dresses to blouses with puffy shoulders featured in the early '80s. 

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1980: A new decade with bright, bold colors -

Women also opted for a mix of fitted and loose styles throughout 1980, and paired their looks with chunky jewelry. 

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1979: Keeping it punk with ripped jeans and leather -

Punk fashion originated in London around the mid- '70s and continued to influence clothing trends through towards the end of the decade. 

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1978: Clothes were designed for dancing -

This was the year that brought us 'Saturday Night Fever,' which helped disco become an even bigger music sensation. The fashion was all about Lycra, sequins, and flamboyance.  

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1977: Styles that left the skin exposed were popular -

Both men and women gravitated towards plunging necklines at the time. 

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1976: Dresses that buttoned in the front became trendy -

In a nod to the 1920s, buttons were sewn onto dresses to create a nautical and elegant aesthetic.

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1975: Everyone wanted to wear a jumpsuit -

A disco inspired style, many jumpsuits featured wide-legged pant legs and voluminous sleeves.

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1974: Cozy, knitted styles -

There was no shame in wearing something your grandma knitted. In 1974, it was deemed street chic! 

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1973: Denim on denim -

Denim on denim was a huge fashion trend. And of course, one of the most iconic looks of the '70s was the flared jean. 

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1972: Ruffles -

Ah, the pure essence of the '70s: a suit with a ruffled shirt. Austin Powers would approve of this look, but it's Bond's Timothy Dalton who wore it first!

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1971: Halter necklines -

The halter neckline was seen as risqué in the early '70s. However, it was quickly popularized and commonly found in jumpsuits, dresses, and swimsuits. 

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1970: Bell-bottoms -

The go-to pants of the time, they were available in various materials, from denim to corduroy. 

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1969: Knee-high boots -

This style featured short and chunky heels. They were made of leather, and reached just above the knee.

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1968: People were wearing styles inspired by the film 'Bonnie and Clyde' -

Though the film was released a year prior, 'Bonnie and Clyde' still inspired fashion throughout 1968. In particular, men would wear pinstripe suits paired with hats.

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1967: Shakespearean style -

Street style enjoyed a Shakespearean makeover with lacy cuffs and lacy collars to match. It was timeless yet modern.

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1966: Bring on the poncho -

Be it formal or casual, the poncho was a must in 1966. Hippies later adopted the trend at the end of the decade. 

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1965: Fashion was influenced by the mod movement -

Rather than wearing sleek suits, the youth rocked black-and-white attire and boots inspired by the designs of André Courrèges, among others. Mod, short for modernism, was a subculture known for its focus on music and style, which spread from the UK to the rest of the world. 

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1964: Time for fitted clothing and bold colors -

During this time, neutral colors were replaced by daring prints and fitted silhouettes. Sheer fabric started to become popular as well. 

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1963: Bow collars came into style -

In the early '60s, bow collars were commonly worn by women entering male-dominated work fields. The look chose to blur the lines between masculine and feminine style. 

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1962: The popular pillbox hats -

Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis helped popularize the pillbox hat. She also often wore tailored coats, elbow-length gloves, and strapless gowns, all of which became huge fashion trends.  

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1961: Matching coats and dresses -

Silky trapeze silhouettes were the going trends in 1961. The matching look was often complemented with style coordinated hats, gloves, and heels.

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1960: Pointy shoes -

Probably the longest, pointiest shoes you've ever seen, it couldn't have been easy to walk in this footwear! 

Sources: (Marie Claire) (Insider) (Harper's Bazaar) 

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