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From chokers to faded, high-waisted “mom jeans” to bodysuits (soooo many bodysuits, you guys), ‘90s style is trending hard these days. This season’s coolest way to get in on the look? Put a T-shirt under a slipdress. Once a go-to move for our favorite on-screen It Girls of the grunge era—shout-outs to Rachel Green and Angela Chase here—the combo is back, courtesy of smart, of-the-moment updates from buzzy designers, celebrities, and fashion world stars. Best of all: No strapless bras needed!
Here, 5 easy outfit formulas you need to start copying ASAP:
1. Dress a fancy-pants cocktail dress down with a slogan tee.
Allow us to direct your attention to this slinky, sparkle-covered slip from iconic French brand Courrèges’ spring 2016 show—it feels surprisingly laid-back, right? You don’t need a runway or professional stylist to replicate the same effect, though, just a slouchy graphic T-shirt and equally low-key footwear. “I got this” swagger doesn’t hurt either.
2. Speaking of swagger, this idea from Rihanna is dripping with it.
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Of course, the great Bad Gal RiRi is already several steps ahead of this fashion craze with her own striking twist: a monochromatic color scheme. Use powder pink separates to mimic her exact ensemble (especially if you managed to order a pair of those furry Puma slides before stock sold out!), or experiment with other coordinating hues—tone-on-tone dressing in general is huge right now, so any matching shade goes.
3. But remember: There’s no shame in a black-and-white game.
Timeless and easy, white T-shirts and black spaghetti-strap shifts go together like chocolate and peanut butter (or chocolate and mint, if that’s more your jam). Seriously, there’s no way you can mess this combination up! Because both separates are so simple, however, your accessories are what really defines the finished look. (And if you’d like said definition to include edgy, concert-ready attitude, Kylie’s printed headscarf and chunky boots are the perfect place to start.)
4. Planning to wear this all out? Opt for high-contrast textures.
While this trend is often all about making evening wear work for the day, Kendall Jenner proves it’s party-worthy—MTV movie awards after-party-worthy, to be precise—as well when luxe fabrics and shiny metal jewelry enter the picture. Arranged around a basic cotton top, all those sophisticated elements stand out even more.
5. When you’re ready to go casual again, reach for a button-down blouse or light sweater.
Then tie it around your waist. Add a scarf, sunglasses, and slip-on flats, et voilà! You can take the same outfit you feel asleep in at 3 A.M. on a Saturday night straight to brunch the next day. Easy peasy, so you can focus on the important stuff, like Getting. Coffee. Now.
OK, you’ve got the theory down—now it’s time to practice. Here are some killer pieces to get started:
