While every decade has trends and fashions that make a resurgence, nothing is as big right now as the 90s.
The generation that grew up in this time is now old enough to really be feeling the nostalgia. Yet it was long enough ago that to today’s teens, the ‘90s culture is new and cool.
That equals a lot of fun for everyone, even your Sims.
Even beyond nostalgia and fads, the ‘90s was a time of huge innovations in clothing, entertainment, music, and… well, pretty much everything.
And now you can bring some of the best things this era had to offer into your TS4 game, thanks as always to some lovely custom content.
The ‘90s had many fads that drifted in and out of fashion.
And one of the most popular fads were yin and yang necklaces, like this one from CC maker Jujugamer.
This ancient symbol is actually more an ancient philosophy. It’s something that will always ring true, no matter the era or generation: the world is all totally connected, even things that are seemingly separate.
You know, opposites attract.
Or at least I think it’s something like that.
Even though I myself had one of these necklaces, I’m not completely educated on the true meaning and history – just as I doubt the majority of people were in the ‘90s.
Most of the time, fads come along because people think something looks good. And that’s definitely the purpose this necklace serves.
I think if there’s one thing that absolutely exploded during this decade, it had to be accessories.
There were little ways to show who you were and what you liked, literally from head to toe.
Toe rings, ankle bracelets, pins for your clothes, and of course, a whole bunch of stuff to put in your hair.
Even though I only came along at the very end of the ‘90s, I still have some experience with this.
From funky barrettes to every type of hair clip you could imagine, my mom made sure little me had plenty of things to stick in my hair – besides gum.
These butterfly clips are exactly the sort of thing I miss. Kids today just don’t know all the cute stuff they could have in their hair.
Another thing the ‘90s explored was all the different materials you could make clothes with. Velvet was pretty popular for a time, and creator Jujugaming really did a fantastic job creating a dress with that same look.
Why use a purse or pockets when you can just tote stuff around in a pouch like a kangaroo, right?
While fanny packs have surged back into style, the origin of their popularity stretches back to the ‘90s.
And up until recently, they were pretty firmly tied to that era.
Adults and kids alike used them all the time, be it for school field trips, jogging, or simply for the heck of it.
I will say, you can’t get much more practical than just strapping a bag around your hips. Which is essentially the only thing that sets a fanny pack aside from a crossbody bag.
But it seems they were especially popular in the ‘90s.
There are few hairstyles that are as customizable (or practical) for those with active lives.
Well this straightforward and stylish braided hair CC embodies both of those things pretty well. And you, the Simmer, can decide which route to take for your own Sims.
Will you go with metal beads, a simple hair tie, or the iconic and beloved scrunchie?
Whatever you decide, the hair itself will always be the focus.
This is one of the most textured custom hairs I’ve ever seen, and that’s definitely a plus. I think most of us can agree real braids are anything but perfectly smooth.
The great thing about braids is that they’re a rather neutral choice.
They’ll go right with any outfit and are usually deemed appropriate for pretty much any setting, too.
There were some amazing things going on in this time in terms of hair, for both guys and girls.
I think this decade may have actually had the least amount of horrific styles in the 20th century.
This style from Wistful Castle is definitely a little bit dated. But it’s still a really nice, neat, slightly shaggy cut.
That pretty much sums up the ‘90s, doesn’t it?
Back then, the more preppy and slicked back styles of past generations were well on their way out, giving way to messier and significantly more casual looks like this.
Just as it did for real people, this haircut is sure to bump any guy’s ‘handsome factor’ up a few notches.
I may not know all of the big name shoe brands of the past.
But I know chunky white sneakers were all the rage – and are again.
Also known as ‘dad shoes’, teens through the ages keep turning to these as their go-to footwear.
When it comes to casual everyday footwear, I think simple is best.
You don’t want something that will clash with a lot of your wardrobe, or stick out too much.
If that sounds like just what you’ve been looking for, look no longer! Plumboby’s Fila Disruptor shoes are exactly what all the cool kids are wearing, both now and thirty years ago.
People seem to have very strong opinions on the iconic jelly sandal.
You either love them or hate them.
I guess there are also some people that have no idea what they are…
They’re pretty, alright. But looks can be deceiving. These will blister your feet so quick.
So why not give some to your toddler, right?
Maybe I’m being unfair to these sandals. I suppose they’re pretty cute… until the bleeding starts.
Well, your Sims don’t have to worry about that kind of thing anyway. If you’d like to include these as part of your 90s aesthetic, there will be no adverse effects.
The ‘90s business woman didn’t have a ton of wardrobe attire options.
The rules and expectations were still pretty rigid.
Did you know women couldn’t wear pants on the Senate floor until 1993?
That’s right, through the early nineties, a lot of working women were expected to still wear skirts or dresses. And not just those in government.
We all know that just because something officially changes, that doesn’t mean the general populous agrees with it.
Every time change is brought about, it is a long and hard road.
A suit like this might have been slightly controversial for a working woman back then, depending on her job. But it’s so darn stylish and practical, she might’ve just risked it.
This will be great for your Sim businesswomen. Especially if you’re going for a 90s aesthetic. The colors and patterns here would’ve fit right in back then.
Most of us can’t imagine not having one within arm’s reach at all times.
It seems especially crazy that back in the ‘90s, most people just had a single house phone, with the exception of some lucky teens that might’ve had a line in their bedroom.
Well this CC set covers the entire range of phones available back then.
Everything is here: brick phones, wall phones, and those corded ones with a number pad. Plus there’s even some fun designs too, like a telephone shaped into a pair of lips (very 90s!)
Your Sims will be the coolest folks on the block with these phones ringing off the hook.
