It’s a new year, but don’t throw out all your screen print tees and needlessly start over on your carefully planned wardrobe. Even if your closet hardly resembles that of “Clueless” fashion icon Cher Horowitz, you can still look up-to-date by making minor adjustments to your existing outfits and bring them into the new year.
We are entering 1998 with optimism and enthusiasm. We are leaving behind the year of the Ox, the death of Princess Diana and O.J. Simpson’s recent stint in civil court. This year, we have the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, to look forward to, as well as an exciting 70th Academy Awards on the horizon. The “Titanic” frenzy does not look like it will slow down anytime soon, but hits like “Good Will Hunting” and “As Good As It Gets,” make the winner predictions difficult.
Movies and politics aside, some of the most important stuff coming up this year is in fashion. It feels like ages since we embraced neon colors and hardcore grunge, and as the 1990s move closer toward wrapping up, we are seeing an exciting modern turn toward the skater style and 1970s-era revival. Though the skater-boy look was once intended just for boys, girls have quickly adopted the trusted skateboard shoes and sweatshirts by shopping at stores like PacSun.
A practical way to pull off the hot 1990s prep look with which Cher made history is finding short plaid skirts that you can pair with matching jackets and same-colored shirts. It is imperative to keep some Abercrombie & Fitch logo T-shirts on hand to wear with this winter’s hottest flare jeans. Attach a couple new Roxy keychains to your JanSport backpack to freshen up any look.
If you are looking to revamp your entire collection of cotton tees and asymmetrical dresses, the trusty dELiA*s catalog will offer inspiration. Browse the spring season’s new line of Roxy swimsuits and dELiA*s adorable butterfly-print pjs.
Clean, white Jack Purcells are still the hot shoe of choice, but if you feel like spicing it up a little, dull blue Puma sneakers will add that much-needed splash. Stegman wool clogs can be worn with plaid skirts for a complete, cute preppy look.
Don’t forget to call your BFF to plan out your outfit at least once a week. Even if it is not twin day, you can at least dress in the same genre. Every cool girl knows it is just fun.
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