Everyone who works in or around fashion has a singular brand they’d ride or die for—the one they could easily wear every single day from head to toe. For me, that’s Prada, whether the item in question is a fall ’02 polo or a spring ’22 leather jacket. But really, of all the Prada out there in the world, the pieces made during the time frame between 1990 and 1999 are the ones I hold most near and dear to my heart.
There’s only one problem: As a 27-year-old editor living in Manhattan, I don’t exactly have the kind of shopping budget necessary to fill my closet with a never-ending array of ’90s-era vintage Prada. That’s why I’ve had to get creative. Six hours of scouring every last page of product on Nordstrom.com later, I was left with 30 items that feel like ’90s Prada and look like ’90s Prada but aren’t actually ’90s Prada (there is one pair of dreamy wedges from the Milanese label’s current era). Essentially, I found all the pieces necessary for someone like me who wants to master that covetable ’90s-Prada aesthetic without the prices associated with rare vintage items. And no, I won’t gatekeep them.
Keep scrolling to explore the treasure trove of Prada-esque pieces that are currently available at Nordstrom.
The ease of this spring/summer 1997 Prada look—from the sleeveless vest to the belted, perfectly pressed trousers—puts it at the top of my copy list.
This Skims tank is a no brainer. The neckline and sleeveless shape are very Prada, meanwhile the price is totally reasonable at $36.
I’ve had my eye on these pleated WAYF trousers for weeks. They’re perfectly slouchy without looking baggy or unkept.
When I tell you that I dream about these Prada slingback wedges, I’m not kidding. It’s an every-night occasion.
Though oversize blazers will always be chic, I’ll forever have a bias toward cropped, fitted takes on the officewear essential, if only because it feels way more Prada-esque.
This zip-up top is giving me serious Prada Sport vibes.
Nothing says Prada like a satin miniskirt paired with a fitted blazer and a sleeveless turtleneck.
If the current sheer-clothing trend is a favorite of yours, look no further than this spring/summer 1995 look modeled by Carla Bruni.
A good belt is all you need to take most outfits from okay to spectacular.
If it has a polo neck, I want it. Period.
The perfect, flouncy skirt for summer.
This shade of green is too pretty to pass up.
’90s Prada and black shoulder bags are a match made in heaven.
This LBD would’ve felt right at home during a ’90s summer.
Kate Moss could make any outfit look good, but this easy-chic sweater-and-trousers combo does all the work.
This is one sale item you simply can’t not take advantage of. I won’t let you.
Le Specs makes the best bang-for-your-buck sunnies.
They’re right—these are my favorite pants.
Everyone wants me to think cardigans are boring, but I’ll never stop wearing them.
$16 for my new every-single-day summer top? I’ll take five.
I’m really not a leggings person, but this cropped pair from Toteme feels so retro and chic.
One of the reasons why I love Prada—and more specifically ’90s-era Prada—so much is how simple the individual pieces are. It doesn’t take a ton of volume or shocking prints to make items stand out and impress. Sometimes, all it takes is a beautifully crafted tank top and midi skirt.
You really can’t go wrong with any of Vince’s satin pieces.
If splurging is on the cards for you, this pair of ’90s-esque pumps from The Row should be at the top of your to-buy list.
This tee does it all—it tucks, it crops, and it cinches in all the right places.
