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While hair and makeup in the ’90s felt more subdued than in the previous decade, other aspects of fashion in that decade left a mark—literally. Lips lined with dark (even black) pencils, pouted their way into the fashion scene. Hip-Hop fashion gained prominence: baggy jeans, puffy jackets, large hoop earrings and braids, for example, defined late ’90s fashion. Catch a glimpse of celebs that championed 1990s fashion statements below…

Janet Jackson’s 1990s Statement: Less bright makeup with dark penciling around the lips. High weave ponytail, and a smile…

TLC’s 1990s Statement: Crazy, Hot, cool hairstyles (plus T-Boz’s signature cut), tight tops with big, matching pants, and toned down makeup relative to the 80s.

Lauryn Hill’s 1990s Statement: Signature head cap or wrap, with smooth, earth-toned makeup, sassy one-shouldered top with bangles.

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