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90s Fancy Dress

90s fancy dress is the comfiest decade to dress up as, and possibly the most nostalgic. Girl power dresses, Britpop swagger, rave smileys, bucket hats and shell suits are all here, for men and women. Most 90s outfits mix brilliantly with clothes you already own, so you won’t need to spend much.

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Finding your 90s fancy dress vibe

The 1990s didn’t have one single look, and that’s the fun of it. Pop groups, Britpop bands, rave culture, hip hop and grunge all left their mark. Pick the scene you loved most, or go for whatever you can throw together from the back of the wardrobe with a couple of key accessories.

90s lookKey piecesBest forHonest tip
Girl bandUnion Jack dress, platforms, bunchesHen dos and group costumesShort dresses can ride up, so check the length
BritpopParka or track top, bucket hat, round shadesPub nights and festivalsEasy to build from your own clothes
RaverSmiley tee, bum bag, glow sticksClub nights and fun runsPrint quality varies, so wash inside out
Hip hopOversized tracksuit, chains, capBirthday partiesSizing is meant to be baggy; don’t size down
Shell suitBright tracksuit, headbandStag dos and pub crawlsOften one size, with short legs on tall people

Women’s 90s fancy dress

Girl band looks are the big favourite for women, especially for groups who can each take a different member. A Union Jack dress, sporty tracksuit or leopard print with platform trainers covers most of the line-up. Rave and grunge looks are great alternatives if you want something comfier. Add bunches, butterfly clips or a bob from our fancy dress wigs and you’re there. More ideas sit in women’s fancy dress.

90s outfits for men

Men can go Britpop with a track top and attitude, rave with a smiley tee and bucket hat, or full shell suit for maximum laughs. Hip hop looks with an oversized tracksuit and a chunky chain are another easy win, and they’re comfy enough to dance in all night. Bucket hats and caps from our fancy dress hats range and a pair of tinted party glasses do a lot of the work. Browse men’s fancy dress for more.

90s fancy dress ideas for groups

The 90s is perfect for hen and stag fancy dress, thirtieth and fortieth birthdays and school reunion nights. A few things to keep in mind:

  • Budget costumes can run small, so check our size guide before you order.
  • Accessories like bum bags and bucket hats are cheap ways to get a whole group on theme.
  • Want a contrast? Pair a 90s night with a 70s fancy dress dress code for a battle of the decades.

In this guide

  1. Finding your 90s fancy dress vibe
  2. Women’s 90s fancy dress
  3. 90s outfits for men
  4. 90s fancy dress ideas for groups
  5. Questions people ask

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Questions people ask

Quick answers about 90s fancy dress: sizing, quality and what to buy. Still unsure? Our size guide and theme pages have more help.

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What should I wear to a 90s party?

Think girl band dresses, Britpop track tops, rave smiley tees, oversized tracksuits or a classic shell suit. A bucket hat, bum bag or butterfly clips quickly tells everyone which decade you’re in.

What are some easy 90s fancy dress ideas?

Double denim, a band T-shirt with combat trousers, a tracksuit with a bucket hat, or a slip dress with a choker are all quick to put together. Most of them use clothes you might already own.

What is a good 90s costume for a group?

A girl band or boy band is the classic choice, as everyone can be a different member. Rave crews and Britpop bands also work well and are easy to match.

Do 90s fancy dress costumes come up small?

Some budget costumes do, especially fitted dresses. Tracksuits and rave styles are usually loose, which suits the look. Check the measurements on each listing and our size guide if you’re unsure.

What accessories make an outfit look 90s?

Bucket hats, bum bags, chokers, butterfly clips, small tinted sunglasses and platform trainers. Glow sticks and smiley badges push it towards rave.

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