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Before there was Carrie Bradshaw, there was Cher Horowitz, the misguided matchmaker cum fashionista of her Beverly Hills high school. She's Paris Hilton with a heart (and a brain), and her closet was the envy of every 16-year-old girl in 1995. We're campaigning to bring back Cher's killer style for 2009 -- but how? That's where our fashion expert Brian comes in, with some tips on pulling it off.

Brian says: Luckily, Cher's style wasn't quite as dated as some of her mid-'90s contemporaries (no flannel shirts here). Her look was upscale prep. Think Gucci meets the Gap. Cher rocked the sexy schoolgirl look way before Britney -- and with much better hair.

A single-breasted blazer like this one from Preen is a timeless addition to any girl's closet. Wear it with skinny jeans or -- as Cher does -- a cute plaid skirt.

Apparently, Cher was way ahead of the fashion curve (by over 10 years) because button-front shirts with ruffles and pleats (like the ones she wore in "Clueless") are everywhere now. This one from Old Navy has it all.

The most integral part to this look is a cute plaid mini. We love this one from Delia's. Not only is the price right, but it's slightly flared, meaning it will flatter most body types.

Cher loved her metallic Mary Jane shoes and this pair by Maloles would totally have found their way into her closet. Bonus: they're flats. Because, unless you're going for the Kelly Bundy look, mini skirt + heels = ho.

Brian Underwood is a fashion and beauty writer living in New York City.