Singer-songwriter Mariah Carey recently shared some Instagram photos that paid homage to the look she had in her ‘Dreamlover’ music video 30 years ago. In the pictures, Carey can be seen wearing a black-and-white flannel shirt with her long hair styled in soft waves pulled back on the sides. She also opted for a more natural makeup look, according to People magazine.
In the caption of her photo series, the five-time Grammy winner, who is now 54 years old, said, “Homage to the Dreamlover video (sans the grassy fields).” Fans couldn’t help but express their nostalgia. One follower commented, “Instantly transported back to 1993. You’re timeless MC!” Another fan praised her casual style, saying, “This casual style looks so good on you!”
In the original ’90s video for ‘Dreamlover’, Carey wore a blue-and-white flannel shirt tied at the bottom, revealing her midsection. She paired it with cuffed jean shorts and a chunky black belt. Her hair was styled in ringlets and tied in low pigtails. The video featured shots of her solo in a field, rolling in the grass, and also included dancers dressed in various styles, as mentioned in People.
‘Dreamlover’ spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was the lead single from Carey’s third studio album, Music Box, and became one of the biggest songs of 1993. The success of this song helped shape Carey’s shift towards a more pop-centric style. Additionally, the beat for ‘Dreamlover’ was built around a sample from ‘Blind Alley’, a 1970 song by the R&B group the Emotions. This set the stage for future sample-based hits like ‘Fantasy’, ‘Honey’, ‘Heartbreaker’, and ‘Loverboy’. Carey worked on the track with Dave Hall, who had gained fame for his work on Mary J. Blige’s debut album in 1992, according to People.