Pics Of Laura Dern's Best-Dressed Moments In The '90s

Actor Laura Dern's breakout role as Ellie Sattler in "Jurassic Park" cemented her as a 1990s legend. Not only because the "Jurassic Park" franchise is still as popular as ever today, but because Dern's Ellie became an iconic female character whose very simple fashion choices somehow ended up being equally as loved. In a 2022 interview with British Vogue, Dern said as much and even paid homage to some of Ellie's O.G. looks when her character made a comeback in "Jurassic World: Dominion." "This is a character honoring sustainability through fashion, down to the vegan sneakers and the organic bamboo version of my shirt from the original movie," she said.

While Ellie's fashion choices might be the most remembered, Dern had so many downright gorgeous ensembles in the '90s in her real life that we still think about today. In fact, we're not the only ones. Actor Carey Mulligan once told Who What Wear in an interview that if she could be another actor in a different decade, she'd choose Laura Dern in the '90s without hesitation. Much like our favorite celebrity hair moments from the '90s, many of Dern's throwback looks easily top our best fashion of the decade list.

Laura Dern proved in the '90s that she knew how to dress for every and any occasion. This gorgeous periwinkle number that she wore to the 1999 Golden Globe awards in Los Angeles was a real stunner. The beading was intricate and beautiful, making it a unique dress for the carpet, but it was still just right for the occasion. The top of the dress also had an extremely flattering neckline that was slightly different from the rest of the material, adding extra flair.

Laura Dern nailed her gown selection in the '90s, but the actor was also no stranger to a good power suit. She was seen rocking one on multiple occasions during that decade and every single one was pure gold. This soft rose power suite she wore to the Los Angeles premiere of "Citizen Ruth" in 1996 was a favorite of ours. It's so well-tailored and perfectly cinched at the waist for a very flattering look.

Another one of Laura Dern's red carpet looks that lives rent-free in our minds is this gorgeous satin V-neck dress and shawl. She wore this to the 1996 Academy Awards and while the neckline is decidedly daring, it's still tasteful and suits her so well. As a tall woman (Dern stands at just over 5 feet, 10 inches), the length of the gown is perfect, proving she worked with all the right stylists and designers in this era to find her most flattering looks.

Celebrity fashion in the 1990s was defined by sequins, bright prints, and embroidery for days, but Laura Dern defied every trend and instead opted for a classic black look at the National Association of Television Program Executives Convention and Exhibition in 1995. Although black could be seen as overly conventional, the cut-out neckline here gives this dress a unique edge, and we can't get enough of it. Dern was the queen of wearing simple, elegant silhouettes with a twist, and this is one of her best in that category.

While Laura Dern proved that she didn't necessarily need trendy materials to look stunning in the '90s, she was still very versatile in the wardrobe department, wearing a red printed slip dress to the 1999 Annual Moving Picture Ball in Beverly Hills. Sometimes, slip dresses can appear basic, but the color and print of this one made it anything but. All this look is missing is the key hair accessory everyone wore in the '90s and it's time it made a comeback.

While this dress was the epitome of '90s fashion, this look Laura Dern wore to the 1994 Vanity Fair Oscar Party would still look gorgeous on her today. The print around the neckline offered just enough of a unique touch without overwhelming the dress, and the wrapped waistline really flattered her. The elegantly curled updo was also the right choice for this dress, giving her the chance to really show it off.