The early 2000s is my favorite fashion era. It reminds me of simpler times as a child. I always wanted to dress up as my favorite characters in movies like “Mean Girls” and “13 Going on 30”. When you step into clothing stores nowadays many of the clothing items look like they are straight out of the early 2000s and I am here for it.
So what is Y2K fashion you might ask? According to The Vou, “In the world of fashion, Y2K is a stylistic trend covering the late ’90s and early-to-mid 2000s styles. Y2K times are a natural place to return to, filled by a nostalgia for a simpler time before the convergence of logo-mania fashion and the crossover between streetwear and luxury”.
Low Rise Jeans
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Halter Tops
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Halter tops can come in many different styles and colors. They are also being sold in sets that come with matching pants. It looks great on every body shape and can be perfect to wear on a night out or dressed down for more of an everyday look.
Platform Sandals
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This is another summer staple for 2022. You can pretty much watch any sort of beach movie from the early 2000s and you are bound to see people wearing sandals like these. They come in a bunch of different colors and are perfect to wear on a hot summer day.
Pastel Colors
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The picture above shows two of the colors you can expect to see more of in 2022. Vibrant pink and lilac add a bright pop of color and are a nice change to the muted-colored clothing we have seen in the last decade. Other colors to expect more of are pale yellow, turquoise, and bright green.
Micro Skirts
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Micro skirts remind me of the type of clothing my Bratz dolls would wear and I am here for its comeback in 2022. These skirts can come in many styles such as denim or belted waists. They are perfect for the summer and celebrities like Olivia Rodrigo and Emma Chamberlain are helping them rise in popularity again.
Corset Tops
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Corset tops were a must-have in the early 2000s and they are today as well. You can find a wide range of corset top styles to suit your style. Many stores sell both cropped versions of this trend as well as longer tops. They can look great paired with low rise jeans, high rise jeans and skirts.
Velour Tracksuits
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Velour tracksuits were huge in the early 2000s. They were worn by huge pop culture icons like Regina’s mom in Mean Girls, Lindsay Lohan, and Jennifer Lopez. Juicy Couture was the brand that was known for selling these at that time. Add this to your shopping bag so that you can look like you just stepped out of the 2000s!
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