Top 10 2000s Fashion Trends That Are Making a Comeback
#10: Hair Accessories
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The late ‘90s and early aughts saw kids, tweens and teens wearing colorful plastic butterfly clips, and believe it or not they’re making a comeback - along with a number of other playful hair accessories. While barrettes and headbands were long relegated to children’s wear, this preppy look has now gone full high fashion. Celebrities, influencers, and social media stars have been seen sporting alligator clips, mini claw clips, jeweled barrettes, and other eye-catching accessories. This trend is easy and affordable to test out, with many products available for just a few dollars.
#9: Fuzzy Materials
Real fur is out, but faux fur is absolutely in. The trend has expanded to include a wide range of fluffy, furry, and fuzzy materials that we last saw on t-shirts and cardigans in the early aughts. Be it teddy bear coats, fuzzy slides, or furry hats, celebrities and everydays fashionistas alike are embracing this cozy trend. While the look works best for fall and winter, it can also be adapted for lightweight summer materials. All you have to do is take a look around at what celebrities are wearing, what the models in fashion mags are sporting and/or what those photos you’ve kept hidden of you and your friends hanging out in the 2000s for inspiration!
#8: Bucket Hats
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This floppy-brimmed hat is no longer just for fishing trips. Bucket hats were seen on celebrities and everyday people in the late ‘90s and early 2000s. In the early 2020s, we’ve been noticing them reappearing on runways and on our favorite style influencers, including models Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid. While they definitely skew casual, they can also be dressed up for a more high fashion look. They’re available in a wide range of materials, from leather to denim to faux fur to corduroy. And along with being stylish, they also provide sun protection, so your skin will thank you.
#7: Mini Purses
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Starting in around 2005, women’s handbags seemed to begin to grow exponentially, perhaps due to the influence of the Olsen twins toting giant bags around New York City. The huge bag trend was a practical one, allowing you to cart around a water bottle, an e-reader, a pair of more comfortable shoes, and most of your everyday cosmetics. Unfortunately for everyone who got used to carrying a supersized bag, it seems that handbags are shrinking again. We’ve gotta admit though, mini purses are super cute, even if they can’t hold the newest iPhone...
#6: Low-Rise Pants
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In the early 2000s, jeans were basically cool in proportion to how low rise they were. If you had to fear exposing your bum every time you bent over, you were doing it right. As the years have gone by, however, waistlines have gotten higher and higher, with high-waisted pants being the go-to option for many. They’ve always been a divisive style, with some lauding their ability to keep everything sucked in while others maintain that they were never flattering. Well high-waist lovers have a new trend to fear because low rise is back—and lower than ever.
#5: Platform Sandals
Platform shoes have gone in and out of style for decades, and they had a major moment in the early 2000s in the form of sky-high platform sandals. If you’ve got any 20 year old shoes kicking around (pun intended), they may just look like the current styles found in any high street store. While in the early aughts, platform sandals often looked like oversized flip flops, the modern version tends to have lug soles for a tougher, more industrial look. Pair them with a feminine dress for an aesthetically interesting juxtaposition.
#4: Tracksuits
In 2020, loungewear became a major trend out of necessity, with so many people spending more time at home. Who is going to wear hard pants when you could be in chic sweats? Interestingly enough, the style expanded to include 2000s style tracksuits that are reminiscent of the ones famously worn by Paris Hilton and other celebrities from the era. This throwback look is both comfortable and practical, but can actually be worn while hanging out at home or heading out into the world. As long as your accessories are on point, it will be clear that the look is intentional.
#3: Baby Tees
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The late 2010s and early 2020s have seen plenty of crop tops being sold by major retailers, but the trend is shifting slightly to encompass baby tees, which are similar in concept. While crop tops often have wider hems and expose a significant amount of midriff, baby tees hit just above the waist, and are typically designed to be tight-fitting. These small t-shirts have an overall shrunken look, and are a natural pairing with voluminous skirts or pants to create a visually interesting silhouette. This trend is also an easy and affordable one to incorporate into your wardrobe.
#2: Cropped Cardigans
Cardigans have long been considered a kind of matronly garment, like something your grandmother or maiden aunt would wear. But in the early 2020s, this sweater has gotten a sexy makeover. Many celebs have been seen in cropped cardigans with nothing underneath, and unbuttoning the bottom buttons to show some serious skin. While this may not be an accessible look for regular folks to wear to the grocery store, it can be adapted for the real world. Try wearing a cropped cardigan as a top and tuck it into jeans for a totally wearable look.
#1: Wide Leg Jeans
Gen Z has spoken, and skinny jeans are officially out. While many millennials will certainly continue to embrace this long-popular style, there’s a new cut in town. The early 2020s have seen a resurgence of the late ‘80-early ‘90s mom jeans, but the latest style is a little more wearable. Today’s wide leg jeans have a slim, straight silhouette, and are similar to mom jeans in that they’re made from real denim rather than stretchy jegging-style fabrics. They can have a low, mid, or high rise, and are incredibly versatile and easy to style. As such, they provide a timeless casual look that anyone can rock.
