The 1990s bring to mind Bill Clinton, the Gulf War, the Internet, Princess Diana’s death, the Hubble Space Telescope, and famous sitcoms like Friends, Frasier, and Seinfeld, and fads such as pogs and rollerblades.

The 90s saw an economic boom, which meant people were spending money on luxuries like clothes and sunglasses! 1990s woman’s wardrobe included blue jeans, oversized sweaters, boot-strap trousers, leather jackets, jean on jean, and a throwback to 60s and 70s fashions. Men wore flannel, graphic tees, loafers, cargo pants, and the business casual took-over full suits.

Retro Round Sunglasses

Wire round sunglasses were popular for women in the 1990s. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, who starred in movie after movie in the 90s. Courtney Cox also wore round sunglasses. You might remember Courtney from a little show called “Friends,” which started its 10-season run in 1994.

To get MK, Ashley, and Courtney’s look, try a pair of retro round sunglasses.

Retro Sport Sunglasses

Sporty-looking sunglasses were popular for guys in the 90s, largely due to Will Smith’s iconic shades in the 1997 movie “Men in Black.” Jeff Gordon wore similar sporty sunglasses in 1995 when he won the NASCAR Winston Cut Championship for the first time.

To get sporty Jeff Gordon sunglasses or Men in Black sunglasses, try some retro shield sunglasses or sports sunglasses.

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