5 Basics Jennifer Aniston Has Been Wearing for 24 Years

Fashion icon Jennifer Aniston is pretty much synonymous with '90s style. From slip dresses to straight-leg jeans to, yes, even flip-flops, her affinity for basics that rose to popularity in the '90s is unmistakable. Now, you can blame it on the fact that the style star typically shies away from following gimmicky trends or the fact that the '90s are back with fervor (hello, platform sandals and micro sunglasses), but Jen's style is at once timeless and of-the-moment in 2019.

To uncover exactly how she's managed to maintain her coveted '90s style, we culled through 24 years of Jen's best fashion moments to bring you the enduring wardrobe basics she continually wears on repeat. Spanning iconic little black dresses, tried-and-true structured blazers, and the classic sunglass style she has a penchant for, these are the proven basics Jen has been reaching for since 1995. Keep scrolling to find out which of Jennifer Aniston's wardrobe basics have been working hard for decades.

Little Black Dresses

Then: In a slinky little black dress and strappy heels, Jen is the picture of '90s minimalism.

Now: Twenty years later, Jen proves that the little black dress is truly timeless, no matter the silhouette.

Straight-Leg Jeans

Then: Simple and classic, straight-leg jeans are a staple that has been in Jen's wardrobe since the '90s. 

Now: Here, Jen makes a case for one of 2019's top denim trends: low-slung, straight-leg jeans.

Blazers

Then: A structured blazer layered over jeans is a surefire way to make a casual ensemble look more polished, as Jen demonstrates here.

Now: Even today, a smart blazer with straight-leg jeans is a tried-and-true outfit formula Jen swears by. 

Aviator Sunglasses

Then: Jen favored small aviators in the '90s, leaning into the micro-eyewear trend that dominated the decade.

Now: Fast-forward to 2017, and Jen can still be seen sporting the classic eyewear style—just with larger frames.

Flip-Flops

Then: If there's anything we've learned from culling through pics of Jen, it's that she loves a pair of flip-flops.

Now: The laid-back style is still Jen's off-duty footwear of choice. 

Next up, I re-created Jennifer Aniston's most iconic 1990s outfits.