Fun fact: Some of the most stylish celebrities two decades ago are still some of the most stylish celebrities today. Take, for example, Jennifer Lopez, whose wardrobe is still breathlessly covered as often as it was in the '90s. Just for fun—and because '90s nostalgia is kind of the best nostalgia—we took a trip back to December 1998 in search of the best celebrity winter outfits of the '90s. The likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Jessica Biel, and more were quite busy with movie premieres, travel, and holiday-season events that month, so our search proved quite fruitful.
Two decades ago, as is the case in December 2018, the celebrity set flaunted many "extra" looks and, unlike in 2018, lots of all-black outfits. With plenty of holiday parties and gatherings with family and friends on the horizon, you're sure to gather some inspo from the following 20 standout celebrity outfits from December 2018. Keep scrolling to see what we mean. FYI: They're mostly in random order, but we saved the best for last.
I dress worth showing off, indeed, Salma.
We're re-creating this exact outfit combo for our next holiday party.
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Jessica Biel pulled off the '90s grunge look with aplomb.
Twenty years later, Jennifer Lopez is still knocking it out of the park at every event.
This minimalist look will never go out of style.
We're pretty sure Madonna could and would still rock this today.
We want to wear this jeans-and–ankle boots combo stat.
Julia Roberts's off-duty style may be simple, but then she steps onto the red carpet in looks like this.
Leather coats are back, and this may be exactly why.
That purple coat, though.
So, Angelina Jolie's style clearly hasn't changed much.
Proof of the power of a good statement coat.
Note the headband, which is a '90s trend that's back in a big way.
The sweater styling, leopard-print bag, and patent leather shoes are all very 2018.
Turquoise jewelry is another accessory trend that's making a comeback.
Nineties outerwear inspo.
We just had to include this over-the-top look.
The bag, the shoes, the furry straps… It's all just too good, and we'd wear it tomorrow.
Next up, what cool girls were wearing in fall 1998.
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