Reality Bites (1994) is a must-see throwback film, especially if you love the 1990s. Starring Ethan Hawke, Ben Stiller, and ’90s it girl Winona Ryder, it follows a group of recent college graduates trying to figure out relationships and their next steps in life. They face the great highs and lows of growing up in the ’90s.

Aside from being ultra-relevant to us college students, the film is worth a watch because it’s chock full of ’90s fashion inspiration. This is especially true for Winona Ryder’s character, Lelaina, who is wannabe filmmaker struggling to find her footing in the world. Lelaina wears classic ’90s style slip dresses, oversized button-up tops, and high-waisted jeans. She is the perfect combination of ’90s businesswoman and the girl next door.

Below are three looks all inspired by outfits from Reality Bites. With these Reality Bites fashion vibes, you will be able to bring back the ’90s in your own way.

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Reality Bites Fashion – Outfit #1: Living in the ’90s

One of the central themes of the film is growing up, specifically growing up in the 1990s. All of the primary characters have recently graduated college and are seeking their purposes in life.

As twenty-year-olds in the mid-’90s, each character balances trying to look business professional with trying to look like they don’t have a care in the world. This is Reality Bites fashion, in a nutshell.

The girls in the film are often seen in button up tops that are a smidge too big for them, paired with mom style jeans or shorts.

This style of look is easy to incorporate into your wardrobe, since many of these items are trending again. Start by grabbing an oversized work appropriate shirt and some nice baggy jeans or shorts. Finally, throw on some loafers for the perfect “I don’t care but I do” look.