The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air: 5 Outfits That Are Totally 90s (5 That Work Today)

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is one of the most iconic and memorable shows of the 90s. It has left a lasting impact on pop culture, with not only its humorous shenanigans, but also the heavy topics discussed that are still very relevant to this day. Additionally, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air launched one of the world’s biggest movie stars acting career, Will Smith.

However, when many people think of the 90s, they not only think of the many iconic shows, but also the iconic styles. In fact, 90s trends are making a comeback, seeing as many are still heavily infatuated with the decade. So, let us take a look back at some of the most iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 90s outfits and rate the five that work today and the five that are so 90s.

10 Totally 90s: Blinding Green

We are firsts introduced to Will in the show’s iconic theme song, it tells the story of how Will became the fresh prince of Bel-Air. Will, upon entering, is blown away by his family’s house and all the accommodations they provide. He is obviously an outcast to the rest of his family, having been raised in a different social class.

Still, you can see his bright personality shine through in his choice of clothing. Wearing a bright neon green striped t-shirt paired with blue shorts with a neon green trim matching his blue and neon green hat. Slung across his chest is his camera, and wrapped around his neck are his sunglasses. Seeing as many carry around their cellphones to take photos and carry their sunglasses either in their car or in their bags these days, these accessories are certainly so 90s, as is his excessive use of blinding neon green in this outfit.

9 Works Today: Little Black Dress

In one of the most esteemed episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Hillary Banks walks down the stair in a simple form-fitting black dress with an effortless embroidery design that flows down the middle, followed by a string of buttons and accompanied by a pair of sheer black pantyhose.

As a finishing touch, she adds a silver necklace going no further than her collar bone. She also adds a silver bracelet around her wrist. She wears this simple little black dress as she meets and greets Will’s estranged father.

8 Totally 90s: Workout Gear

After Will insists on a family trip to the gym. Carlton excitedly gets dressed in what he claims to be the latest fashion trend in gym attire, wearing a white tank top under his turquoise sweatshirt and matching his tight turquoise tights that he is wearing under blue gym short shorts paired with a white headband and white shoes to match. This outfit screams 90s gym attire, and he later gets convinced to get a personal trainer that he later becomes fearful of.

7 Works Today: The Girl In Purple

While her family is away, Ashley decides to throw a house party in attempts to meet her crush, Kyle. Carlton, meanwhile, is feeling down about himself and is doubting his chances of getting into Princeton, and Will is chasing behind him to make sure he is alright. As a result, Ashley is left to fend for herself as the party begins to get out of hand. She wears a lavender tie-up button-down shirt and a matching patterned lavender skirt, that many still wear.

6 Totally 90s: Drummer Boy

Amidst the chaos of settling in and getting reacquainted with family, Will is given the responsibility to take Ashley to her violin classes. After discovering she, in fact, hates playing the violin and is only doing it to please her parents, Will, seeing her musical potential, convinces her to play the drums.

Will shows up to her first drum lesson wearing a purple undershirt and a yellow vest paired with black and white patterned pants. He tops the whole look off with a purple and yellow hat tilted to the side. He’s fullying displaying the popular 90s fluorescent colors yellow and purple, alongside the 90s muti-patterned trend.

5 Works Today: Plaid

Supermodel Tyra Banks makes a guest appearance on The Fresh Prince of  Bel-Air as Jackie, a childhood friend of Will’s. After having to leave for a basketball game, she leaves Will in charge. Will takes advantage of being in charge and attempts to attract women by pretending his little cousin is his son. She arrives back in town with a white cropped turtle neck under a black and white plaid button-down flannel accompanied with blue jeans and a black belt. This is a classic 90s look, but many still wear to this day.

4 Totally 90s: Suprised Bride

When Hillary finds out her boyfriend, Trevor is planning to propose to her she requests he proposes in an extravagant way. Trevor decides the most extravagant way to ask Hillary to marry him is to do it as he bungee jumps off a cliff on live television while she watches at home with her family.

Just before he is planning to bungee jump off a cliff to ask her to marry him, she dresses up in a big white puffy wedding dress and puts on her pearl choker paired with her white pearl cross necklace. Such a classic 90s wedding look.

3 Works Today: Goodbye

A tearful goodbye, when The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air came to an end, it made the audience shed tears, considering most were invested and heavily committed to the show. Even though the show ended decades ago, one of the most memorable outfits was the final outfit Will wore as he said goodbye to his family. It was a basic white t-shirt with black detailing paired with light blue jeans and white Jordans. This look was simple and effortless and will probably last the test of time, but it would also still work if you wore it today.

2 Totally 90s: Two-Toned Queen

The original Vivan Banks was a fan favorite. She was Will’s aunt and was known for her sophisticated and bold looks. She often wore bright colors and patterns. This not only showed off her strong and bold personality but also displayed her fun and humorous side.  She is wearing her classic updo while dressed in a half-white blazer and half patterned blazer, showing off both her sophisticated and fun personality. She pairs the outfit with big gold studs and a gold necklace. This look screams 90s.

1 Works Today: Striped Red Shirt

Throughout the show and the decade through which it ran, Ashley was a style icon for many teen girls, and, for some, still is. Her looks were not only captivating, but they were also simple, making them not only lasts the test of time but also making them easy to recreate. Ashley is wearing light blue jeans with a red shirt that has three horizontal stripes going across the front. She accessorized her look with a black choker, dangly earring, and a black belt. A very simple look that would work today.