Typical 90s sitcom archetypes

1. The Cool Guy / Slacker

• Baggy light-wash jeans, oversized flannel shirt (unbuttoned over a graphic tee), worn-out Converse or work boots, backwards baseball cap

2. The Preppy / Popular Girl

• High-waisted light-wash jeans or plaid miniskirt, cropped cardigan over a baby tee, scrunchie in hair, white Keds or platform sneakers

3. The Dad / Authority Figure

• Light-wash dad jeans (slightly too short), boxy sweater vest over a collared polo, white sneakers with visible white socks, maybe a baseball cap indoors

4. The Mom / Slightly Frumpy

• Floor-length floral or geometric dress, oversized blazer with shoulder pads, clogs or sensible flats, pearl clip-on earrings, side ponytail or scrunchie

5. The Teenage Sister / Sass Master

• Overalls (one strap undone) over a brightly colored long-sleeve shirt, choker necklace, butterfly clips in hair, platform sneakers

6. The Nerd / Socially Awkward

• Too-tight mom jeans, polo shirt buttoned all the way up (or tucked in aggressively), fanny pack, Velcro sneakers, center-parted hair with too much gel

7. The Goth / Alternative Kid

• Black jeans or ripped tights under plaid skirt, oversized black hoodie or distressed band tee, chain wallet, black combat boots, dark lipstick

8. The Jock / Athletic

• Windbreaker pants in teal or purple, oversized team jersey (Bulls, Hornets, Raiders), fanny pack worn cross-body, chunky white sneakers (Reebok Pumps or similar), starter jacket tied around waist

These cover the standard 90s sitcom ensemble archetypes. Pick 4 that fit your scene characters.