August 1 marked the beginning of Netflix releasing classic Black sitcoms to a brand new audience and today’s mainstream. Considering this, a historical series that most people recognize is ‘Sister, Sister’. The show follows the story of two identical twin sisters separated by birth and brought together by “retail fate” in one epic living situation in the suburbs of Detroit. While the hair transformations and coming of age stories were used as markers for the show, the series’ six-season run also had an ever so evolving and observable fashion sense throughout the 90s. With that being said, here are 10 stylish ‘Sister, Sister’ outfits that you can recreate today.
The beginning seasons of ‘Sister, Sister’ really showcased the twins as matching fashionistas, as they coordinated colors and styles with their clothes and accessories. The floral look Tia has going on and the burgundy and brown hues Tamera is sporting is everything! To this day, the mixture of spring and fall is truly unique and brought an interesting style to the series’ humble beginnings. This is definitely an outfit to recreate for your favorite transitional season!
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While Tia and Tamera were the stars of the show, Lisa Landry’s amazing aesthetic will never go unnoticed. Aside from her wild antics and being Tia’s adoptive mother, Lisa is a fashion designer on the show, with her business “Lisa’s Fashion Design” being the center of many episodes. It’s safe to say that she has a unique fashion sense out of all the characters in the series. This ruffled-sleeve top and high-waisted green skirt is an explorative 90s style that adds character to maxi skirts and flowy tops everywhere. This is a “Lisa’s Fashion Design” inspired outfit to recreate.
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Tia and Tamera’s first school dance together was an important milestone and a beautiful harmonizing fashion moment to witness. Both Tia and Tamera wear cami dresses to the event, with Tamera draped in a pleated white mini dress and Tia fashioning a simple black mini dress respectively. The similar, yet different formal attires the twins wear reflect their attitudes at the start of the series whilst keeping their identities infused with the style of the pieces. Each look is an outfit to recreate when you want to keep it simple and classy, yet eye-catching and fun!
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Plaid flannel material was heavily worn in the 90s, which is why it comes as no surprise that Tia and Tamera always had on plaid outfits. With the amount of plaid seen in the first couple seasons of the show, it was the plaid flannel pajamas that were the most in vogue and comfortable clothes the twins wore. The plaid pajama sets Tia and Tamera were wearing in this episode include shorts and pockets. This is an easy outfit to recreate that continues to hold it’s placed in fashion and sleepwear today. Don’t sleep on and, instead, sleep in this plaidtastic pajamas by purchasing a pair yourself!
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Lisa Landry was all about making a statement, and the designer did just that in the first season of her show by rocking a hot pink blazer. Alongside Ray’s (Tamera’s adoptive father) purple jacket, Lisa’s pink blazer and pink lipstick pop in this early episode of ‘Sister, Sister’. The look appears to hold true to an 80s fashion dream and brings life to the 90s. This is an awesome outfit to recreate with it’s bold and oversized characteristics trending in the fashion world today.
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With the girls’ getting older and the end of a decade growing near, it was important to redefine fashion in ‘Sister, Sister’. Promotion outfits for the girls always gave audiences a glimpse of what to expect and what direction they were headed in. In this promo photo, the girls are rocking coordinating brown and tan looks, giving off earthy vibes and a sense of stability ahead. Tia’s monochrome outfit is a more toned-down approach than her younger years, and Tamera’s patchwork jacket is still fun but also sophisticated at the same time. Each ensemble is an outfit to recreate that aligns with the aesthetics seen today.
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We all love a good turtleneck, especially when it’s perfectly paired with a jacket or some type of outerwear of choice. Tamera might’ve done something when she paired a yellow-green turtleneck with an olive green leather jacket in a later season of ‘Sister, Sister’. The varying shades of green and snug fit of both pieces make this ensemble clever and easy on the eyes. It’s cozy and doesn’t do too much, which is why it’s a simple and great outfit to recreate.
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20 years before Doja Cat’s Moo outfit and her reference to both Tia and Tamera in her music, Tia would pave the way for Doja by wearing a cow mini dress on ‘Sister, Sister’. Wearing a bright green turtleneck underneath and a cute swept braid, this fashion moment surely wasn’t overlooked during the airing of this episode. The bold look slightly contrasted Tia’s overall and known demeanor, but, in the same vein, tapped into her inner child and fun side. This is an outfit to recreate by paying homage to the character and all the meanings and references behind it.
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Tia’s lime green jacket and Tamera’s animal print top are by far one of the most unique and sophisticated attires worn by the twins. The different looks are also intriguing as they correctly individualize the girls in an elevated light. The lime green jacket Tia is wearing is truly nouveau riche, simultaneously demanding respect and admiration. On the other hand, Tamera’s unique animal print top is a work of art and not doing much at the same time. The balance of these looks is what makes them stand out and worth imitating.
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Lisa truly became a fashion queen when she wore Moschino Casino print from head to toe! To make this look even more iconic, Lisa’s hair and gold jewelry screamed classic taste. While it’s expensive and rare to find a Moschino Casino printed outfit, there are still vintage pieces out there you can find. This is a drip everyone needs to mimic at some point in their lives.
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