If you’re feeling nostalgic and want to be a part of the latest 80s or 90s trend, then a 90s hip hop party is the perfect place to get your groove on. With kitschy costumes that had all your favorite trends, there’s no telling how much fun you’ll have at this party!
Hip-hop parties are the quintessential social event for party-goers who want to be entertained by old-school rap music. The best attire for this type of event is an outfit that reflects hip-hop culture and fashion style from the 1990s. For more information on how to dress for this type of party, check out our recent post on what it means to “turn up.
Table of Contents
- 1. Snapback
- 2. Fanny Pack
- 3. Flannel
- 4. T-shirt
- 5. Stretch Jeans
- 6. Embroidered Backpack
- 7. Baggy
- 8. Tennis Shoes
- 9. White Vans
- 10. Floral Print
- 11. The Color Yellow
- 12. Guess Jeans
- 13. Loafers
- 14. Jean Jackets
- 15. Cargo Pants
- 16. Colorful Socks
- 17. Streetwear
- 18. Velvet Shirts
- 19. The Thong
- 20. Urban Jeans
- 21. Ripped Fishnets
- 22. Crotchless Denim Shorts
- 23. Vans
- 24. Crochet Crop Top
- 25. Timberland Boot
- 26. The Cazal Glasses
- 27. The Gold Rope Chain
1. Snapback
This classic 90s staple is always a good call. Snapbacks come in various colors and styles to best suit your style.
2. Fanny Pack
A 90s fanny pack does wonders for your outfit and can be used to store things like money, weed, and makeup.
3. Flannel
The flannel shirt was famous in the 1990s due to its versatility for warm-weather and cold-weather wear, which you will need at this time of year! They’re also timelessly cool and hipster chic!
4. T-shirt
Although white t-shirts are more popular than ever, every style and shade is relevant and timeless. A true staple of 90s fashion!
5. Stretch Jeans
Stretch pants were prominent in the 90s – and they’re an excellent way to wear a different look when going out with your friends and still look presentable! They fit right above your knee, which can work on either men or women!
6. Embroidered Backpack
It’s the 90s, so you should carry a cool backpack with some embroidery on it. You can look into buying a vintage one or making your own!
7. Baggy
Baggy pants are a hipster’s favorite and will go with just about any top you can imagine. They’re also very practical for the summer weather that is about to take over!
8. Tennis Shoes
Tennis shoes are very trendy in the 90s fashion circles, and no wonder– they’ve always been an easy shoe to wear and have been seen on celebrities like Pharrell Williams and Nelly!
9. White Vans
Vans, like tennis shoes, have always been a popular shoe to wear, but in the 90s they became even more widely known!
10. Floral Print
Don’t be afraid to go floral with your outfit. This style from the 90s is timeless and will stand the test of time!
11. The Color Yellow
Yellow was a definite color of the decade and is shown in many styles, including bright yellow jeans and light block shirts – it just looked so good then!
12. Guess Jeans
In the 90s, Guess Jeans were by far the most popular denim brand, and there’s good reason for it! They actually add an extra centimeter or two to your jeans in order to give them a more tight fit around your waist and bottom.
13. Loafers
These go well with just about anything from pants to shorts! Loafers are a definite must-have! It should also be noted that loafers are a great alternative to flats and offer comfort you can’t get with other shoes.
14. Jean Jackets
Jean jackets are a fashionable way to dress up any outfit from t-shirts and jeans to shorts and a button down!
15. Cargo Pants
Although cargo pants started in the 80s, in the 90s it became an even bigger trend because of how easy it was to store things like money, weed, and makeup in the front pockets.
16. Colorful Socks
Socks in the 90s were a lot more colorful than they are now. They were also pretty big in the 90s and would go up above your ankles.
17. Streetwear
Streetwear became a “thing” in the 90s, and rappers like Ice Cube even helped popularize it through their music videos and shows like NWA’s ‘Straight Outta Compton’!
18. Velvet Shirts
V-neck shirts with velvet collars or cuffs were all over the place in the 90s, especially when people wore them to hip hop concerts and around town!
19. The Thong
Thongs are a definite must-have from 1990 to now, but they didn’t become a trend until the late 1990s. They were worn by rap artists like Bloodhound Gang and DMX.
20. Urban Jeans
Urban jeans are one of the many styles of clothing that were popular in 90s hip hop fashion. They’re known for their skinny fit, which adds to its hipster-chic vibe.
21. Ripped Fishnets
Fishnets were very popular in the 90s and got their start in the 80s. They were also a big trend in hip hop music as well!
22. Crotchless Denim Shorts
Crotchless denim shorts are a definite must-have when it comes to 90s hip hop fashion. They’re very trendy and will definitely go with any outfit you do decide to wear out on a Friday night!
23. Vans
Vans were at their peak popularity during the 1990s and are still one of the most popular sneakers of all time!
24. Crochet Crop Top
Crochet crop top is perfect for fitting into those 90s hip hop throwback clothes without looking like you just stepped off of a time machine! Cut off at mid-back with exposed shoulder straps, this shirt will have heads turning.
25. Timberland Boot
For the ultimate 90s hip hop outfit, the perfect accessory is the iconic Timberland boot. Wear a long-sleeved shirt or sweater in a neutral color, layered over jeans. The key thing to remember is denim on denim is not cool.
26. The Cazal Glasses
You might be able to roll your eyes and say, “No,” when someone’s asking you if you want to wear a pair of the 90s hip hop party must-have — but don’t. The Cazal glasses were so popular that they even got their own rap song. Bringing four points of light into the world, they were said to be the new lenses of choice for rappers as well as photojournalists.
27. The Gold Rope Chain
The Gold Rope Chain is the accessory that epitomized the 1980s and 1990s, famous for crossing over from hip hop culture to pop culture. Not only can you wear one around your neck, but don’t be afraid to dangle it from your belt loops or wrist!
28. The Beanie
There are plenty of variations on the knit hat — with a pom-pom on top, with a flat brim, or with two tubes sewn together — but they all share that low-profile look with a tight fit and chunky stitching.
29. The Bucket Hat
The baseball cap is just one element of the bucket hat’s design. Made from stiffer material and larger to cover the ears, it’s the perfect complement to a gold chain or oversized pendant.
