We are a bunch of millennials living in the ‘90s.
dELiA’s was the one store you dragged your mom to at the mall and the one catalog you anxiously waited at your mailbox for. Fans became less interested with the clothing brand over the years but were devastated when the company announced its doors were closing last November. Saying goodbye was like losing a childhood friend.
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But oh, happy days. dELiA’s is being revived online on Aug. 6 and we’re hoping they bring back some of our favorite looks.
The reboot comes alongside the reopening of Limited Too and the 20th anniversary of Clueless, memories from our awkward pre-teen years.
I miss the days where picking out what Delia's outfit for the Jonas Brothers concert was my hardest decision of the day— Katie Padden (@super_K8TE) July 12, 2015
Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever be as excited as getting the dELiA*s catalog as a tween.— Katie McCauley (@katiemccauley_) July 10, 2015
Today's designers are still taking cues from '90s fashion. From chokers to excessive plaid, many trends from that decade have come back in full force.
If you are still waiting for your own Patrick Verona or Josh Lucas, here are 10 clothing trends from ‘90s dELiA’s that you can and should still rock today.
1. Chokers
#chokers #necklaces #crystal #quartz #sun #black #silver #purple #tumblr #grunge #hipster #cute #kawaii #pretty #beautiful #gorgeous #amazing #awesome #adorable #comment #follow #like4like #jewelry A photo posted by Alexis Give Credit If Used (@alexis.paradise) on Jul 24, 2015 at 7:21am PDT
Whether you wore them around your neck or all over your body, purchasing these jelly chokers for $0.25 out of a gumball machine used to be the highlight of our preteen days.
2. Platforms
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Ankle-breaking platforms are back and better than ever in all different forms: sneakers, sandals and heels.
3. Overalls
Newport night one. Crop tank, overalls and a big ol' smile. @newportfolkfest #birthdayweekend #overalls A photo posted by Emma Guthrie (@emmaedg2686) on Jul 23, 2015 at 3:38pm PDT
We don't know when overalls went out of fashion, but they were a '90s must-have item that has been brought back in long and shorter-alls form.
4. Jellies
Shade, grass, and sparkle jellies are what is getting me through this Wednesday! #humpday #gellies #90skid #bestshoes #atx A photo posted by Kyra (@klorato) on Jul 22, 2015 at 10:00am PDT
We nearly cringed when we saw jelly sandals on the walls of American Apparel this past year, but they're versatile and bring a unique look to any outfit, so we're on board.
5. Cropped graphic tees
Because Mondays are long & we need a nap. #regram @andweawussett Shop her looks at bit.ly/styleseekers #styleseeker A photo posted by @delias on Jul 21, 2014 at 8:17am PDT
Graphic tees were what dELiA's was known for. You would walk in and see tees covering the walls, floor to ceiling. The '90s were full of crop tops and showing a little belly. It's all back today, thanks to Taylor Swift.
6. Collared dresses
Ich liebe Kleider mit Bubikragen einfach so sehr // Perfect dress for autumn/winter. Thanks to @sugarhillboutique @etailpr A photo posted by @retrostreetstation on Oct 3, 2014 at 11:18am PDT
Cute, preppy and vintage: Three words to describe collared dresses then and now.
7. Matching sets
awesome, oh wow, like totally freak me out i mean, right on #thetorossurearenumberone #bmgorgeousgardenwhitelscrop #bmgorgeousgardenwhitecheerleaderskirt #blackmilk #blackmilkclothing A photo posted by @supernovangirl on Jul 21, 2015 at 9:47am PDT
Sorry, Taylor Swift, matching sets were around way before you started wearing them.
8. Scrunchies
Selfies bc scrunchie. (Also bc I worked really hard on my makeup today & I feel like it was under appreciated.) pic.twitter.com/eAxiC3gyP9— Kennedy Reeves (@KennedyJReeves) July 7, 2015
They're just as glittery and metallic as they once were, but we don't think scrunchies used to cost $8 apiece.
9. Maxi skirts
#TBT tO tHe #nineties WheN dELiA*s wAs ObSeSSed wItH wRiTInG LikE tHiS. #ninetieskid A photo posted by @delias on Jul 24, 2014 at 6:42pm PDT
Bohemian maxi skirts of today were the grunge staple of the past.
10. Plaid
#denimjacket #blackhighheeledshoes #plaidskirt #yarnblouse A photo posted by aldis (@aldis_woo) on Jul 24, 2015 at 3:30am PDT
Plaid was the print of the '90s: plaid skirts, plaid pants, plaid bags, plaid shoes.