4 Dress Styles That Scream ’90s Supermodel
Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and Kate Moss at the 1995 Costume Institute Gala
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Don’t get me wrong. I love Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber just as much as the next fashion girl. But my favorite model-inspired outfits to re-create are by far the iconic looks from the ’90s. Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista were the It girls of the decade, always showcasing their love for fashion and sense of personal style when showing up to red carpets, charity events, fashion parties, and just running around New York, London, Paris, and Milan.
I decided this summer was the time to channel my inner ’90s supermodel and started looking at images from that decade and noticed four dress styles that were huge in the ’90s yet feel perfect for 2024.
Keep scrolling to see which ’90s supermodel–approved dress styles I’m bookmarking to wear this summer.
Simple, Strappy, Sexy
Kate Moss at 1993 Look of the Year
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For me, when I think of ’90s-supermodel dresses, I think of looks like this. Simple, sexy, yet so chic and oozing that sort of effortlessly stylish vibe our favorite ’90s supermodels mastered. Plus, with butter yellow trending this summer, this outfit may be from ’95 but feels very 2024.
Shop Simple, Strappy, Sexy Dresses
Significant Other
Jacy Dress
Lovers and Friends
Karma Maxi Dress
ZARA
Stretch Knit Midi Dress
Christopher Esber
Salacia Wire Column Dress
Michael Costello
Fiji Midi Dress
superdown
Racheal Open Back Dress
Scarf-Dress Chic
Cindy Crawford at the 1995 MTV Movie Awards
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I have to admit I’m obsessed with this one. The neck tie adds a stylish, flirtatious flare to a look that can take even the simplest of dresses to the finish line. This fiery-red body-con minidress with a scarf tie Cindy Crawford wore to the 1995 MTV Movie Awards has been giving me major night-out inspo. It’s so good.
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Alice + Olivia
Harmony Dress
Jaded London
Draped Dress With Scarf Detail
For Love & Lemons
Francesca Maxi Dress
The Perfect LBD
Naomi Campbell at The 1994 “Michael” Awards Benefit for the National Children’s Leukemia Foundation
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The ’90s were all about minimalism, and a good black dress has been the old faithful closet pick since it was invented. Naomi Campbell wearing this cowl-neck, slinky black dress styled with a cross necklace to the 1994 “Michael” Awards Benefit for the National Children’s Leukemia Foundation is proof that the right black dress and the right accessories can be a the perfect subtle, glamorous combo.
Shop Little Black Dresses
Vix Swimwear
Firenze Lou Midi Dress
Christopher Esber
Pierced Orbit Halter Split Front Dress
ZARA
Satin Effect Halter Dress
HOUSE OF CB
Bellisima Body-Con Cocktail Midi Dress
J.Crew
Gwyneth Slip Dress in Luster Charmeuse
Anna October
Waterlily Midi Dress
fleur du mal
Silk Ruched High Leg Dress
The Naked Dress
Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss at 1995 Costume Institute Gala
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Lace or mesh, dealers choice. But the ’90s naked dress has been proven to still be a favorite of fashion girls today. Nothing says confidence like a good naked-dress look. I’m planning on wearing one before the summer ends.
SUBSURFACE
The Liquid Slip
Superdown
X Bridget Lara Sheer Dress
LIONESS
Fever Lace Maxi Dress
retrofete
Sabina Lace Dress
