All The ’90s Pop Star Wardrobe Essentials

Midriffs and man chests, oh my!

1. Go team.

Nick, Nick, Nick. That yellow background. That yellow hair.

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We can’t forget the rest of the Backstreet Boys.

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Why so pouty, Sporty Spice?

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4. Britney Spears really just picked clothes that showcased her belly…

Denim shorts. Nice.

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I think I still have this Rolling Stone magazine somewhere.

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7. Some went for the “kitchen sink” look…

The huge socks. The bagginess. The colors. The everything, really.

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Boots - shorts - long sleeves - hat

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So many things. Ripped jeans, a fedora, Michael Jackson shoes and socks, a vest. Thanks, NKOTB.

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10. The Patriotic Look

Girl Power.

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Have you ever seen a patriot get down?

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Patriotic face paint, anyone?

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13. The Zero-Effort Grunge Look

…created and patented by Pearl Jam.

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Smells like apathy.

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When the Red Hot Chili Peppers actually wore clothes, they ended up about like this.

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16. Anything to expose man chest

I want to know how many people really did think that Right Said Fred was sexy. Let alone TOO sexy.

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Or…just…you know. Wear a towel. It’s hot in here.

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MC Hammer logic: In lieu of a shirt, wear flashy pants. Add flashy jewelry.

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19. Overalls

We thought ‘N Sync looked good then?

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Overalls and condoms, anyone?

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LL Cool J even customized his overalls.

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