What Girls, Girls And Women Wore In The 90s In Russia: Photo Selection

2025 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:41

What girls wore in the 90s in Russia: 16 popular trends

Fashion of the 90s was a unique phenomenon, because it was then that Soviet severity was replaced by bright colors, asymmetric cut and eclecticism. At that time, women of fashion wanted only one thing - to stand out from the crowd, but since the time was difficult, the girls dressed in a lot. Today we decided to recall the style of the 90s, which causes nostalgia for many. In our selection of wardrobe items that the first fashionistas of Russia had.

Content

• 1 Leggings and "dolchiki"
• 2 Denim clothing
• 3 Leather clothes
• 4 Tracksuits
• 5 Bolognese jackets
• 6 Mini skirts
• 7 Raincoats, jackets and sweaters with wide shoulders
• 8 Boys Sweater
• 9 Loose Dresses
• 10 Floral blouses
• 11 Titanic T-shirts
• 12 adidas Sneakers
• 13 Platform Shoes
• 14 Headbands
• 15 Tattoo Chokers
• 16 Electronic clock

Leggings and "dolchiki"

In the 90s, all girls wore leggings, and the most fashionable were models of acidic shades: yellow, pink, purple. The brighter they were, the more likely the girl would be in the spotlight. This garment was so popular that women wore it everywhere: to the store, for a walk, and even at prom.

In the 90s in Russia, leggings had a real finest hour

So-called "dolchiki" soon became fashionable. These are multi-colored insulated tights. The most fashionable were considered "dolchiki" in bright stripes. Sheer tights were also in trend, but women of fashion preferred models with flowers and rhinestones.

Models during the show program of fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev in 1992

Denim clothing

In the 90s, everything was fashionable from denim: jackets, skirts, shirts. Then women of fashion continued to cook jeans. This procedure involved twisting, pulling, and boiling the jeans in vinegar or bleach. Well, to look even cooler, the girls sewed a label on their clothes.

The fashion for "boiled potatoes" came to the USSR back in the 80s, and in the early 90s reached its peak

The symbols of the 90s are Mawin jeans, which were called "Malvinas", and short Lambada skirts. These jeans cost less than the famous Levi's and Montana, so everyone wore them.

Irina Allegrova (photo 1988) - one of the trendsetters of the late 80s-early 90s

Leather clothing

Leather clothing was as popular as denim. The girls wore everything: leather jackets, skirts and vests. The most valuable were the black leather jackets with numerous locks and rivets. The main Russian women of fashion combined a leather skirt with a leather jacket, and tights with lurex complemented the image.

Leather in the 90s was not much less popular than jeans

Tracksuits

The sporty style was loved by both men and women, who could wear such clothes on dates and to work. And they complemented this image not only with sneakers, but also with classic boats.

Tracksuits were popular with both women and men

The variety of colors in sports suits was no worse than in leggings. It was with them that women of fashion preferred to wear bright olympics. If the suit had the Adidas inscription, then it had no price.

Street artist on Old Arbat, 1991

Bolognese jackets

As for outerwear, in addition to denim jackets and leather jackets, bolognese jackets were in fashion, which women wore in winter.

Minsk, 1992. Woman in Bolognese Jacket

When spring came, women of fashion wore soft raincoats. If the girls did not have the opportunity to buy a raincoat, then in the spring they wore bolognese jackets.

Street trade on Arbat, 1995

Mini skirts

When the Iron Curtain fell, girls began to wear miniskirts and were guided by the "the shorter the better" rule. In addition to the popular denim skirt, Lambada wore elastic skirts and pleated skirts with suspenders. They were also bright and colorful.

Girl on the Arbat in Moscow, 1990

Raincoats, jackets and sweaters with wide shoulders

The fashion for grotesquely broad shoulders passed into the 90s from the 80s. Outerwear with wide shoulders has been in vogue for almost the entire decade. Even denim jackets and leather jackets had such a twist. Moreover, this trend was relevant not only in Russia, but also abroad.

Winners of the competition We are twins - Yulia and Svetlana Levrenevs, 1990

Boys Sweater

The mega-popular Turkish Boys sweaters were worn by both men and women. The pattern on them resembled a carpet, which distinguished these sweaters from other Soviet clothes. Since it was a unisex sweater, all family members could wear it in turn.

The ubiquitous Malvina jeans were considered the best match for the trendy Boys sweater

Loose Dresses

In those years, dresses were not popular among girls. If women of fashion wore this wardrobe item, then it must have been a stylish T-shirt dress with a print. For example, in the early 90s, the image of Mickey Mouse was at the peak of popularity.

Fashionista in a T-shirt dress on Red Square in Moscow, 1990

Floral blouses

In the 90s, they wore baggy check shirts that were unisex. However, not all girls liked them. Those who preferred a more feminine style preferred oversized silk shirts with short sleeves and floral print.

The Yaroslavtsev family, winners of the Mother and Daughter competition. 1990 year

T-shirts with "Titanic"

When the movie "Titanic" was released, the main character Jack, who was superbly played by Leonardo DiCaprio, became a favorite of Russians. While women lamented why he could not be saved, young fans massively bought T-shirts depicting the film's actors. The most popular were short tops up to the navel and even higher.

Titanic tops and T-shirts were worn by almost all girls and teenage girls

Adidas sneakers

With shoes in the 90s, things were exactly the same as with jeans. If "Malvins" were an alternative to Levi's and Montana, then any sneakers replaced the popular Adidas. The main thing is that they are at least slightly similar to the original. They wore these shoes with tracksuits or jeans.

If the crosses read "Adidas", then they had no price

Platform shoes

Shoes on a huge platform became popular in the late 90s. The fashion for sneakers on the platform was introduced by the soloists of the pop group Spice Girls, after which they began to be bought not only by fans of the girl band, but also by other women of fashion.

Platform sneakers inspired by Spice Girls

Headbands

In the 90s, headbands were popular among girls, which were intended for practicing aerobics, which became fashionable in those years. Some women replaced headbands with ribbons or donned headbands.

Singer Natalia Vetlitskaya, 1994

Tattoo Chokers

20 years ago, almost all schoolgirls sported chokers. These wire jewelry fit snugly around the neck, which is why they got their name. Chokers could be bought at any kiosk, and they were cheap.

In the 90s, all girls were massively obsessed with tattoo chokers.

Digital Watch

In the 90s, not everyone had money for the iconic Montana watch, so young people bought Chinese counterparts. Since the accessory was unisex, both men and women boasted of such a watch.

Young people “invested” in Chinese watches that filled all stores

The trends of the 90s were replaced by a style that is commonly called Russian glamor. Perhaps it is less interesting than the fashion of the 90s, which was shaped by the influence of the youth movement, characterized by carelessness and rebelliousness. Today, opinions about this fashion are different. Some call the popular at that time wardrobe items tasteless, while for others it was an original attempt to stand out from the crowd. One thing is clear - the trends of the 90s forever entered the history of fashion.