Rachel Green Would Definitely Wear This '90s Trend in 2020

Jennifer Aniston's character Rachel Green of Friends was often spotted wearing the biggest fashion pieces of the moment, which included many of the major ‘90s trends we still remember today. Recently, I was watching an episode when it occurred to me that her maxi tube skirt was very on-trend for 2020. In fact, I’ve been seeing the long, slinky skirt all over Instagram recently and have started to see the piece landing in the new arrivals sections at my favorite retailers. 

Poised to make a huge comeback this fall, tube skirts are without doubt a Rachel Green-approved trend to keep your eye on in the coming months. Not only is it a great comfortable yet stylish anti-loungewear option to swap in for sweatpants, but it’s very versatile. Paired with a matching tube top, you can instantly recreate one of the most iconic looks from the ‘90s. However, you can also style one with an off-the-shoulder cropped cardigan or a one-shoulder tank to make it feel very 2020. Ahead, see inspiration for how to wear the trend and then shop my edit of the best tube skirts on the market.

How Rachel Green wore a tube skirt

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Snapped on the set of Friends in 1996, here, Rachel Green wears the tube skirt trend. Paired with a matching long sleeve top, this look is the epitome of cool, minimal '90s style.

How to style a tube skirt in 2020

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Add a tube top
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To achieve a '90s-inspired look, pair a tube skirt with a matching tube top and flip flops. There is honestly no outfit that nails style from the decade better than this one.

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Style the skirt with a one-shoulder tank
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For a 2020 take on a tube skirt outfit, pair one with a one-shoulder tank top. I predict the top silhouette is one we'll see take off this year, so you can't go wrong with this look.

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The perfect transitional look
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For a transitional look, add a simple tank top, oversize blazer, and slides. Once we hit cooler temperatures for fall, you can add a pair of knee-high boots.

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Your go-to outfit for home
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Looking for a comfortable but chic at-home outfit? Here, Lisa Aiken shows exactly how it's done. I especially love her choice to opt for a tonal look that pairs similar shades head-to-toe.

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How to style lace-up tube skirts
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For a 2020 take on the tube skirt, look to the lace-up versions that have ties at the waist. We've already seen this silhouette gain huge traction this year, but I think it'll only be picking up steam. Adding a cropped cardigan is an on-point way to wear the look right now.

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For some fall outfit inspiration
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Planning to wear tube skirts moving into fall? Add a turtleneck and knee-high boots for the ultimate easy outfit formula.

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With ribbed knits
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Ribbed knits are another trend that will be huge for fall 2020, so this outfit hits on two closet essentials for the upcoming season.

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Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.