(if you have uncleared tattoos please bring long sleeve or pant options to cover them)
COMPLETE LOOKS INCLUDES: JEWELRY, SHOES, SOCKS, BELTS, BAGS, HATS ANY OTHER ACCESSORIES THAT ARE NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR LOOKS. SHOULD BE DIFFERENT EACH CHANGE WHEN APPLICABLE.
NO LOGOS BIGGER THAN A QUARTER
Please wear tube or crew socks only, DO NOT wear ankle socks. Women can wear stockings. Please DO NOT bring mesh or knit shoes as those are not of the time.
CLOTHING:
Fall to Early Spring of 1992 CHICAGO Autumnal colors, deep jewel tones,primary colors, neutrals, deep pinks and purples, prints/patterns are okay.
Late 80s Early 90’s References to get a sense of time and place (please keep in mind where your BG Character is supposed to be and who they are, see photos for more general references) Think Bugle Boy, early United Colors of Benetton ads, When Harry Met Sally, old Spiegel Catalogs, Boyz II Men, Juice (The Movie), First couple season of Fresh Prince, LA Gear, Old School hip Hop, Essence, Ebony, & Jet Mag.
Jackets
Leather bombers jackets
Trench coats
All weather coats
Light weight jackets
Tops
Rugby shirts
Button up shirts
Polo shirts
“Coogie” style sweaters
“Grandpa sweaters”
Cable knit,
Intarsia sweaters
Boxy oversized crew necks, T-shirts and button front shirts, or classic cut clothing.
See picture examples below!
Accessories
Statement clip ons
Gold jewelry
Hoops
Chains
Layering necklaces
Watches.
Pants
Pleat front trousers
Khakis
Light to medium wash jeans
Colored denim
Acid wash
Faded black jeans
Classic fit, Baggy, Straight leg, high waist,
Leggings (cotton, or spandex no logos)
Windbreaker tracksuits or jackets
FOOTWEAR
Chunky socks, crew socks, tube socks.
Argyle or classic dress socks when appropriate, stockings.
loafers, ballet flats, Black work-boots, oxfords, lower wide heel pumps and boots.
Brands and Styles of the period:
KEDS (champion original)
HUSH PUPPIES
CLARKS
LUGZ
TIMBERLAND: classic wheat colored construction boots
NIKES: blazers, Air Force ones, Air Max (classic), Air Max 90s, Dunks, Trainer SCs (Bo Knows)