The '90s Were the Best Decade for Airport Style—These 8 Chic Outfits Are Proof

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Chalk it up to the '90s being a huge part of my formative years, but I believe that that particular decade was one of the most stylish to date. While I usually enjoy perusing red carpet photos or editorials from the '90s, there is one other photo locale that never disappoints when it comes to great fashion inspiration: the airport. I live in casual-cool outfits, and this is where celebrities tend to shine in that department. In fact, if you have an upcoming trip planned, I highly recommend taking a look at some of the best airport style of that time.

There are a plethora of chic '90s airport looks archived on the internet, but I narrowed it down to eight that are classic and effortless yet spot-on with the current trends. These ensembles—from the likes of Kate Moss and Jennifer Lopez—would seriously look right at home now in the terminals of some of the most stylish cities in the world. Think straight-leg jeans, sleek boots, cool outerwear, and much more. Keep scrolling to see each airport outfit, and be sure to bookmark this page for any future travel plans.

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Kate Moss
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When I think of '90s airport style, this casual-cool look from Kate Moss always comes to mind. To re-create it, you'll need a silver chain necklace, distressed white tank top, long black velvet jacket or coat, leopard-print bag, straight-leg jeans, and black boots.

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Whitney Houston
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Whitney Houston was the epitome of chic in a black bucket hat, rectangular sunglasses, long black leather trench coat, gray maxi sweater dress, and tall black boots.

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Jennifer Aniston
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Jennifer Aniston is the master of minimalist, elevated casual looks. Here, she is just that in black oval sunglasses, a gray long-sleeve tee, brown belt, neutral nylon pants, and flat suede shoes.

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Garcelle Beauvais
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This travel outfit from Garcelle Beauvais is the embodiment of '90s style with oval sunglasses, a gray fitted cardigan, belted straight-leg jeans, and an oversize Louis Vuitton duffle bag.

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Cindy Crawford
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Cindy Crawford would look right at home today in trendy cities like L.A. or NYC with her rectangular sunglasses, cord necklace, sheer black top, straight-leg jeans, and suede square-toe boots.

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Gwyneth Paltrow
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Gwyneth Paltrow is painfully chic while chatting with Ben Affleck in her black sunglasses, textured black jacket, black tee, striped tote, taupe maxi skirt, and chunky black shoes.

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Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez was spotted at LAX in the late '90s wearing a cozy white denim look that included a chunky sweater, simple black sunglasses, a classic shoulder bag, and suede boots.

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Tyra Banks
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Tyra Banks was all smiles in a sporty look that is super easy to pull off with transparent sunglasses, a timeless denim jacket, Calvin Klein T-shirt, high-waist black leggings, and Nike sneakers.

Jennifer Camp Forbes
Contributing Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently the shopping updates editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.