In the off chance you don’t know this show (where have you been?), here’s the basic premise: Will Smithplays a fictionalized version of himself that gets into trouble while living in West Philadelphia, and is sent to Bel-Air to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle, and their kids. The show’s funniest moments come from Will’s street-smart ways clashing with the high-class lifestyle of his new guardians.
The show originally aired from 1990 to 1996, but rather than highlighting the grungy styles of the era, Fresh Prince‘s look focused on the brightly colored California hip-hop aesthetic. Want to steal some of — okay, cheese disclaimer — Big Willy’s Style? Read on, girls!
Will Smith basically played himself in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, so his outfits stuck pretty close to the young, bright, eccentric, and colorful styles he rocked as a rapper. Fresh Prince Will is always seen in color — frompastels to day-glow brights. He also rocks patterned pieces, mostly sticking to geometric patternsand abstract, arty prints.
Will Smith’s favorite pieces reflected the popular trends of the era. He often wore windbreakers, parachute pants reminiscent of MC Hammer, overalls, and stone-washed denim. Though harem pants and stone washed jeans have made a bit of a comeback, rocking overalls or a multi-colored windbreaker takes serious sartorial guts — and, well, I’m always up for a challenge! To pull these looks off without looking costumey, try to keep the rest of your outfit somewhat basic and modern for a healthy mix of old and new.
If you’re bold enough to wear a neon printed windbreaker, embrace the awesome and make it the centerpiece of your look. Wear your statement jacket with a simple pair of skinny jeans and a graphic tee. (I picked a Lakers shirt since the show was set in LA, but let it be known that my allegiance will always be to the OKC Thunder!) Keep this looking modern and not too throwback-y by pairing the look with cool sneakers and an eye-catching headband.
We all have mixed feelings on harem pants. I like them because they’re comfortable like sweats but look really fashionable, but I know not everyone feels the same. The key to pulling them off (especially if they’re loudly patterned, like these) is to stick to solid colors for the rest of your outfit. A black tank and denim vest finish the ensemble, and look great when accessorized with cute sunglasses, fun sneakers, and a funky necklace.
One of Will Smith’s ’90s signatures, both on TV and off, was a loudly patterned button-up shirt. As mentioned before, pop culture heavyweights like Tyler, the Creator and NBA star Russell Westbrook are keeping that trend alive today. To make it college girl-friendly, though, try rolling up the sleeves and buttoning it up halfway. Add a pair of colored jeans and bold sneaker wedges for a playful, ’90s hip-hop vibe. Finish with a bracelet and a cool hair accessory.
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