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Last Updated on March 3, 2022
If you know anything about me β and why the hell would you? Iβm a complete stranger β you know that I love coats and jackets. LOVE. I am the one person in the world who enjoys British weather, because we get to wear coats and jackets.Β
Well, lucky me, the 90s regaled us with a vast array of different jackets in styles and colours and fabrics β some of which are coming back with a vengeance. Would I rather some of them stay buried in whatever attic they came from? YEP.Β
But Iβm afraid the 90s resurgence is well and truly underway now, including all its faux fur and windbreaker glory, so take shelter. See you all on the other side.Β
Contents
- Bomber jacket
- Denim jacket
- Tommy jacket
- Windbreaker jacketΒ
- Kappa jacket
- Winter jacketsΒ
- Wind jacket
- Track jacket
- Rave jacket
- Cartoon jacket
- Sports jacket
- Ski jacket
- Shell jacketΒ
- Snowboard jacket
- Plus size jacket
- Puffer / bubble jacket
- Starter jacketΒ
- Neon jacket
- Nautica jacket
- Leather jacketΒ
- Hooded jacketΒ
- Hip hop jacket
- Grunge jacket
- Oversized jacketΒ
- Colourful jacketΒ
- Raincoat jacket
- Tapestry jacket
- Parka jacket
- Plaid jacket
- PVC jacket
- Overcoat jacket
- Faux fur / fuzzy jacket
- Fleece jacket
- Duffle jacketΒ
- Flannel jacket
Bomber jacket
Gotta admit β I hate this one, but Iβm going to try not to let my mild dislike for this garment to cloud my judgement. Because letβs face it, bomber jackets are hopping right now, in both menβs and womenβs fashion.Β
More importantly, compared to the bomber jackets we used to wear, they now come in every style and fabric imaginable. The satin printed jackets are particularly interesting and expensive-looking, but you can play around with other styling aspects, as well.Β
Denim jacket
As always, denim is the king and queen of everything, especially in the 90s, so we gotta talk about denim jackets. The memories Iβve got of denim jackets from back in the day is that they used to be pretty useless in terms of the warmth they provided, but they were fAsHiOn, MOM!Β
Anyway, the denim jackets the kids have today are a bit different, cause theyβre very βdad jacketsβ, arenβt they? Oversized and acid washed, theyβre way cooler than the lame Canadian tuxedo I used to rock back then.Β
Tommy jacket
Branding was huge in the 90s, in a way that became very tacky afterwards and is slowly coming back into fashion. And back then, it was ALL about the Tommy Hilfiger jackets. Tommy is still a respected brand and all, but not quite to the standard it used to be.
This is the type of stuff that separated the βcoolβ kids in high-school from everyone else β they had the Tommy jacket celebrities did. Will you be surprised to hear I never had one.
Read: Why Tommy Hilfiger is a Must-Know 90s Brand
Windbreaker jacketΒ
I almost feel like Iβm cheating with this one, because windbreakers are soooo 80s, but in reality, I can distinctly remember the windbreakers I used to wear in the 90s. Of course, looking at them objectively, now β theyβre garish and hideous.
But thatβs sort of the appeal, isnβt it?Theyβre loud and patterned and colourful, which really brightens up a gloomy, windy day. Not to mention the comfort and practicality and the fact that you can wear the most basic outfit underneath; wouldnβt want to compete with the jacket.Β
Kappa jacket
Remember Kappa? I bet your mom sure does, and that you used to BEG her to get you one. Itβs one of those βcoolβ sporty brands that dominated the 90s and maybe itβsβ¦20 to 30 years too late, but damn it, we can have those jackets now.
Take THAT, Stacy, I can be popular, too! You get bonus points if youβre able to get a genuine vintage one from the 90s and not just one in that same style.Β
Winter jacketsΒ
Of course, this is broad β winter jackets come in all shapes, sizes, styles, and materials, so we could be talking about anything. And we will. This past season saw the return in fashion of winter jackets that are actually WARM.Β
Faux fur, puffers, parkas, even those insane sleeping bag jackets β they are all welcome and theyβre keeping us from freezing our butts off. The bigger the coat, the smaller whatβs underneath can be, which I suspect is where the trend is coming from, in reality.Β
Wind jacket
The thing with 90s fashion is that lipgloss was in, which was a pain you know where because all your hair got stuck to your mouth. Windy conditions call for appropriate attire, and that includes a wind jacket. Yes, they are ugly as sin, but so is your mom!
No, Iβm kidding, and maybe βyour momβ jokes are inappropriate, although they are so very 90s.Β Anyway, the wind jacket is not my fave, but it can be yours. I wonβt judge you (too harshly).Β
Track jacket
Okay, but you donβt really do sports β thatβs SO 2018. Whatever, gal, that doesnβt mean you canβt wear a track jacket ironically. That is the fashion secret that is going to set you free β is it ugly? Tacky? Weather-inappropriate? Itβs fine, Iβm wearing it ironically.Β
That works for track jackets, but donβt try that mess with cultural appropriation-y stuff, because thatβs not freaking cool, ok?
Rave jacket
Youβre all probably too young to have gone to raves, or even know what a rave is, possibly, but all you need to know is that thereβs music and βother stuffβ involved, and everyone wears happy colours.Β That means that a rave jacket is going to be colourful, bright, neon, and most likely glow-in-the-dark, if you can handle that.Β
Cartoon jacket
Who doesnβt love cartoons? If your hand is about to shoot up, then donβt answer that question. Theyβre the best things to come out of the 90s, bar none, and Iβm not saying grown men and women should wear cartoons on their clothes, and Iβm also not saying Iβve seen a PowerPuff Girls jacket and that I am currently clicking Add To Cart.Β
Slapping cartoons on something is the best way to make it fun and whimsical, when you feel like winter will NEVER END. Plus, itβs a cool nod to the 90s and a sure-fire way to get all of my money. All of it.Β
Sports jacket
That whole athleisure thing that happened in the 90s has been back with a vengeance (unfortunately, in my opinion), so this is the perfect time to break out that sports jacket.Β
There are a few different directions you can take here, from the American letterman jacket to one of those track jackets, or anything with a hood, really. Donβt wear it with heels.
Ski jacket
Can you wear a ski jacket when youβre not going skiing? Well, the juryβs out on that, but with the winters and the freaking POLAR VORTEX weβve been getting over the past few years, Iβm tempted to give them a pass.Β
Obviously, this thingβs going to have A LOT of volume, so maybe go for skinny jeans on the bottom half if you donβt want to look like the Michelin Man.Β
Shell jacketΒ
This is super 80s, but bleeds into the 90s (I definitely remember having one of these in the 90s), and itβs the colourful shell jacket. Not quite as good in the rain as a proper raincoat, but good enough.
The way I like to wear stuff like this is with like, heels, or a really made-up face and over-the-top hair. Just contrast the casualness (thatβs probably not a real word), you know?
Snowboard jacket
Just like the ski jacket, the snowboard jacket is normally reserved strictly for winter sports, but we can bend the rules a little bit. It can make a very fashionable statement, while also wealth signalling, a la βIβm rich enough to hit the slopes whenever I want!β, or just look like youβre constantly on holiday. Lug a snowboard around too, for good measure.Β
Plus size jacket
Again, anything can be a plus size jacket, because you can wear any style of jacket. Whether thatβs a denim jacket, a leather one, a windbreaker, a puffer, a trench coat β everything goes, and weβre seeing influences from a lot of different decades, not only the 90s.
Basically, someone decided to just give up this year, and weβre good to go on wearing anything, which Iβm not mad about, not gonna lie. Democracy in fashion can only be a good thing.Β
Puffer / bubble jacket
I swear to god I never thought Iβd see the day when the puffer jacket came back, and yet, here we are. The puffer is not only acceptable, itβs βcoolβ, which I admit, I find somewhat baffling. I mean, hurray for being warm and comfortable, but a little lost on whatβs cool about it.Β
I guess the contrast between the huge jacket and the teeny tiny things girls wear underneath is appealing, plus you can get away with a crop top because the jacket is warm. In addition, theyβre colourful and sometimes, shiny, so that gets a thumbs up in favour from me!
Starter jacketΒ
Iβm telling you, if you want to convincingly look like a small-town American football hero, the starter jacket is for you. These are usually branded, or they have sports team logos, and if you want to achieve this authentic 90s look, you can probably just hit the charity shop and youβll find plenty of these discarded. Donβt worry, no oneβs a football hero over the age of 25.Β
Neon jacket
While neon tends to make people like me look like death, itβs an EXCELLENT addition to the jacket repertoire, because the vast majority of people are out in boring, black clothes. A pop of neon says HEY LOOK AT ME THIS IS FUN WOOOO, and also that youβre into the late 80s/early 90s.
I may not be brave enough for neon jackets myself, but Iβll nod at you knowingly on the tube. Just make sure to pair it with neutrals, and not more neon. This isnβt a rave, love.
Nautica jacket
The Nautica jacket, like the FUBU jacket, and the Tommy jacket (and so many others) is one of those obviously branded things men like to wear to show how cool they are. I canβt even take the piss out of them, because women totally do the same thing with those obnoxious Louis Vuitton logo bags, so eh.
If you REALLY want that 90s dad vibe, you have to get yourself an oversized Nautica jacket that you can pair with your awkwardly long white socks and dad sandals.Β
Leather jacketΒ
My fave, my love, my life β the leather jacket. You can pry this baby out of my cold, dead hands. The moto-style leather jacket has always been and always will be βcoolβ, but the 90s were also about a more elegant type of leather look.
You know those blazer type of jackets that your mom probably wore? The ones you used to hate? Well, guess whatβs coming back in fashion? DING DING DING ITβS THE 90s LEATHER JACKET. Have a dig in your momβs closet; you may still find it.
Hooded jacketΒ
Listen, a hooded jacket isnβt just for Eminem in 8 Mile, okay? You and I can wear one too, and you know why? Because itβs practical, Barbara! Itβs been decades since weβve been allowed to dress for comfort and practicality, and if you hate umbrellas as much as I do (for those of you yelling βBut why do you live in the UK, then?!β β I KNOW, OKAY? I KNOW.), then this is a nice alternative.Β
Hip hop jacket
This is gonna be something that falls under athleisure, and youβll notice that weβve got a lot of sporty vibes going on β what can I say, itβs what the 90s were all about; at the same time as being all about bare midriffs and platform shoes, for some reason.Β
The so-called βhip hop jacketβ can be in any colour you want, although probably less of that really colourful, dorky, 80s-inspired kind of jacket. Thatβs not cool enough.Β
Read: 90s Hip Hop Fashion Guide: Outfits, Brands, and Trends (Womenβs Edition)
Grunge jacket
What is the grunge jacket, you ask? Well, letβs see:Β
- Oversized
- Probably from the menβs section
- In a dark, murky colour
- Probably has pins and patches
- May smell less than fresh, but that may just be you
There is no βone true styleβ of grunge jacket, but you canβt go wrong with one of those olive-y anorak jackets that kinda looks like your dad brought it from the army.Β
Read: Grunge Accessories for Women Thatβll Turn Heads
Oversized jacketΒ
Looking for a shortcut to looking grunge and vaguely like Linda Cardellini in Freaks and Geeks? Buy yourself an oversized jacket. Or steal one from your boyfriend, dad, or older brother.Β
Itβs a one-step process in which you take said jacket and throw it over whatever you are wearing, for an instantly casual and laid-back look. No one thinks you care that much, because otherwise, you wouldnβt be wearing that cool, oversized jacket.
Colourful jacketΒ
If youβre sick of neutral monochrome and are a lover of colour like me, hands up! Maybe itβs a holdover from the 80s, but regardless, itβs cute af and I love it. You can wear a colourful jacket with pretty much anything (probably neutrals), and the best thing is that you can totally coordinate colours! Pair that neon orange jacket with a neon orange beanie, girl. YOLO.
Raincoat jacket
If youβre looking at this, scratching your head, I laugh in the face of your privilege of not living somewhere where it rains so much, that thereβs barely any point in owning any other type of jacket.Β
Anyway, the raincoat is cool, now, as are rain boots. I credit that entirely to music festivals and the necessity of these things forcing them to become acceptable again, so weβre pretending that looking like 90s dorks is cool. And you know what? Thatβs just fine, come at me with that Paddington Bear jacket.Β
Tapestry jacket
Youβll either love this type of material or youβll hate it, and I know what category Iβm firmly in. Look, I just think it looks A LOT like my grandmaβs ugliest couch, so Iβm not at all inclined to go for it. And it can look kind of matronly.
BUT it can also be really vintage-looking and it goes well with a funkier, more eclectic kind of style, so if youβre brave enough for this, I say wear it and screw what I say.Β
Parka jacket
Are parkas the most fashionable jackets alive? Absolutely not. But that doesnβt mean you canβt make it fashion. Like with the other oversized, sporty, or otherwise unflattering jackets, the parka can be worked.Β
If you pick out a pastel-coloured parka, no oneβs going to be giving you side-eye. In fact, theyβll only be jealous of how warm you are and how cute you look.Β
Plaid jacket
Plaid will always be in fashion, if you ask me, but especially if weβre talking about 90s fashion, it cannot be missing from your wardrobe. It would be fashion suicide! Well, not THAT dramatic, but I was trying to go for 90s teen movie.Β
Anyway, ANY style of jacket can work with plaid, so donβt feel like youβre limited in terms of style. And itβs sooo Clueless, it hurts.Β
PVC jacket
Iβm a sucker for some PVC, and I will gladly wear it in any form itβs in, to the eternal horror of my mother. Sorry, mom! Not trying to look like a leather daddy, just love shiny things.Β
As far as Iβm concerned, PVC is, as the kids say, the shizzle (do young people still say that?), and a jacket is just the natural extension of that. Imagine a black moto-style PVC jacket, with high-waisted jeans and a pair of big stomping boots. Mmmm.
Overcoat jacket
Okay, this one surely brings about memories of old people, but overcoats are not only cute and very 90s, they are also really cute and in fashion! You can get one (or several) in a bright colour and live your Mrs. Maisel fantasy. I can take or leave the matching bag and hat, thatβs a bit much for me.Β
Itβs certainly one way of looking cute in horrendous weather, if itβs not quite a March of the Penguins kind of cold.Β
Faux fur / fuzzy jacket
You know when you do that thing where you spend your whole life screaming loudly about how much you hate something and how tacky it is and then you grow to love it? Wellβ¦for me, thatβs the faux fur jacket, the pinker and tackier, the better.Β
Listen, itβs still an ironic kind of βOmg this is freaking ridiculous I LOVE itβ appreciation (plus a new-found appreciation for the pimp look), but still β Iβve got two, now. I am ready for our Muppet overlords.Β
Fleece jacket
Say what you want about fleece as a fabric and how itβs for doc workers, but itβs suuuper comfortable and warm. You are literally wearing a blanket, so in my opinion, you are #winning.Β
Itβs not even unfashionable, and it is, indeed, so very 90s, because it fits right into that grunge ~aesthetic~ that you like to post about on Tumblr.Β
Duffle jacketΒ
Okay, so the duffle coat or jacket isnβt the most feminine piece in the world, but it doesnβt really matter, because itβs majorly cool, not to mention WARM. And yes, thatβs something youβll hear a lot of from me, because Iβm literally a lizard.Β
Yes, it reminds me of Paddington Bear, but is that really a bad thing? Paddington is a fashion icon, not to mention my personal 90s hero.Β
Flannel jacket
Iβd say that flannel is having βa momentβ, but itβs not really a moment, because itβs been a full-on love affair. Basic white girls love their flannels, folks, especially paired with knee-high socks, beanies, and pumpkin spice lattes.Β
The cool thing about flannel jackets is that you can get them in pretty much every colour and it doesnβt get more casual or laid back then this. Itβs peak autumn; people can probably hear the leaves going βcrunch crunchβ just by looking at you.Β
Whatβs your favorite? Let me know below.