{Photo by RSee Photography}
The thought of ‘90s tv sitcoms is so nostalgic. One of the ways these flashbacks comfort my inner child is through color. All the funky vibes from Saved by the Bell just makes my heart smile. To this day, watching the intros to Martin and Living Single brings back such warm memories of simpler times. I visited the Bay Area this past summer and checked out this awesome 90s pop up museum. Great experience! Check out the picture below!
Fashion seems to currently be experiencing all the feels for 90s colors as well. Take for instance the shoes pictured in this post (linked below). When I first saw them I immediately thought of the fashion I used to admire as a kiddo like Cross Colours outfits and eclectic sneakers. This seems to be a trend with sneaker brands, especially Nike, because over the summer I was eyeing a pair of kicks that channeled memories of the old school Rugrats cartoon (see shoes here). There are a few reasons why colorful kicks work so well for fall.
1).The color combinations can inspire different looks with minimal effort.
Take the outfit pictured for instance. I can pair a look with any color match in the shoe but also a variation of the color. For example, the purple skirt (looks less blue in person) complements the lavender portion of the inner shoe. It also pops against the jewel tone and neon colors of the shoe. Speaking of the skirt, it comes in a variety of other solid colors as well (see link for skirt at the end of post).
2) They make a great alternative to boots.
Now don’t get me wrong, I love a pair of fly boots! Though there are many days…most days to be honest…that I just want comfort. Putting on a pair of heeled boots takes effort. Flat boots take less effort but still may not be the most comfortable to walk in. Snazzy sneakers are the perfect blend of cute and comfort. And you can still keep it girly chic if you want to dress them up a bit. Hence the fitted midi skirt.
3) They keep things fly, professional and fresh for casual office wear.
In a former role I remember the HR rep having to have “the talk” about professional attire during a staff meeting. Her concern was that employee’s attire was becoming too casual for the business attire policy of the organization. That employer was actually less conservative with attire than some of the other organizations I’ve worked for. So it was a bit surprising that administration had to have this talk. I understand that life happens – not everyone has the financial means to be dressed to the nines. People gain/lose weight and can no longer fit their clothes. Life changes occur (i.e. having a baby) and decrease the energy that one has to put into a work outfit. The scenarios can go on. However, even the most affordable, basic professional attire can be made presentable for work. *Presentable* being the key word; nothing fancy. In this case, most folks were just down right comfortable and taking advantage of the code.
So back to the shoes…
A sneaker like the one pictured can be worn with a solid color top (i.e. green, yellow) and jeans for Casual Friday. Throw on a blazer or cardigan sweater and you’re done. For those that are allowed to wear smart casual attire in a less formal space, these shoes can elevate the most basic black or grey pixie pants and a nice top. All very comfortable yet presentable for the appropriate office setting.
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Would you be willing to take a time capsule back to the 90’s with this sneaker trend? By the way, I’ve linked two colorful women’s retro styles below at different price points. While the quality of Nike is always worth the price (in my opinion), it’s not always convenient to shell out the asking price. I get it!
Let me know what you think about 90s inspired kicks!
{Photo by RSee Photography}
Outfit Details
Shirt (Eva Mendes for New York & Company – similar); Skirt (Eva Mendes for New York & Company); Shoes (Nike); Glasses (Nordstrom); Purse (Anne Klien {old} – similar); Bracelet (old- similar); Earrings (Macys)
