red backless mini dress Ruched Bodycon in Draped Detail Motel slinky ruffle open back

I am not even sure socks without scrunches or ruffles were produced between 1990 and 2000

Destiny's Child Dressed in head-to-toe black leather, Destiny's Child proved that they were the moment on the red carpet at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Milan, Italy in 1998

Oversized jerseys paired with baggy jeans became a symbol of cultural identity and effortless cool

So sit back, grab a packet of Pop Rocks, and instead of wondering how 1990 can be as far away from the present day as 2050 (!), enjoy these looks, which represent the very best (if "best" is the right word) of polarizing '90s fashion

Nia Long wore this shiny and sleek dress to the 1998 VH1 Fashion Awards, showing that jackets aren't the only way to sport this material

The Meringue Skirt Gals wanting to go for an eye-catching look would often choose a meringue style skirt