Teen Fashion Trends From the Early 2000s
From Juicy Tracksuits to Bermuda Shorts, These Fashion Trends Defined the Early 2000s
Oh, the early 2000s. A time when tiny dogs, Juicy Couture tracksuits, and flip phones were all the rage. Torsos were emphasized by low-rise jeans and UGG boots were fashionable all year long (don't act like you didn't pair them with jean shorts, too). Popcorn tops were itchy, but that didn't stop us from sporting them every chance we got. Bermuda shorts sure didn't do us any favors, but wearing them with a Hollister T-shirt guaranteed you a spot at the cool kid's table. Our early 2000s fashion sense might have been trash, but that doesn't mean it wasn't absolutely iconic.
From Paris Hilton's constant style statements to rom-com movie characters with all the best looks (Monique's outfits from She's the Man were severely underappreciated), the 2000s blessed us with so many fashion moments that will go down in history books as truly jaw dropping. If you were guilty of wearing cargo pants and flip flops, then you have our permission to take a look back at all the cringe-worthy trends that made the early 2000s as quintessential as they were. Oh, and don't be afraid if you're inclined to buy a silky cami after this because we are, too.
1 Velour Tracksuits, Anyone?
2 Specifically, Juicy Tracksuits (in Every Color)
3 Baby Phat Clothes Were the Epitome of Cool
4 Designer Jeans Were HOT (Especially True Religions)
5 These Little Tees Were the Definition of Cute and Casual
6 A Sequined Cropped Vest For the Win!
7 Denim Dresses Were Pure Class
8 Camouflage Was So Fetch
9 What to Wear, What to Wear? How About Overalls With a Tiny Top Underneath?
10 Your Shades Needed to Cover at Least 50 Percent of Your Face
11 The More Embellishment on Your Combat Boots, the Better
12 You Channeled Your Sk8r Boi Vibes in Your DC Shoes
13 Sequins on Everything? Sure!
14 Bermuda Shorts Were High Fashion, Don't @ Us
15 UGG Boots Were Worn Year-Round (Bonus Points If You Wore Them With a Skirt or Shorts)
16 Remember Wearing Jeans Under a Dress? Who Could Forget . . .
17 If You Rocked a Sequin Purse as Hard as Ashley Tisdale Did, You Can Sit With Us
18 Cargo Pants + Camouflage = A Double Fashion Whammy
19 Let's Face It — Halter Tops Were the Coolest Item You Could Own
20 Who Didn't Have a Half Sweater With One Big Button in the Middle?
21 Puka Shell Necklaces Weren't Just For Surfers
22 Did You Have Gauchos in Every Color (Dressy and Casual) Because Same
23 Cardigans Went Over EVERY Shirt
24 And So Did Knit Ponchos
25 Low. Rise. Jeans.
26 Trucker Hat? Check.
27 Give Us a Chunky Studded Belt or Give Us Death
28 Did We Mention Dresses Over Jeans? Just Checking.
29 Jeans Never Fully Tucked Into Your Knee-High Boots (It's an "Effortless" Look, Obviously)
30 Did Someone Say Date Night? Throw on Your Lace-Trimmed Cami!
31 Newsboy Hats Were 100 Percent Hip and Stylish
32 Metallic Scrunchie Purses Were a Statement Piece, to Say the Least
33 We're Down to Bring These Silky Tank Tops Back
34 Chokers Were All. the. Rage.
35 But We Also Wore Our Fair Share of Knee-Length Denim Skirts
36 If Selena Can Wear Strapless Smocked Shirt, So Can We (and We Did)
37 If You Didn't Have a Necklace With Your Name on It, Who Even Were You?
38 A Long Top HAD to Be Paired With Leggings (and Don't Forget the Chunky Belt)
39 Note to Self: Must Make Sure All Designer Logos Can Be Seen
40 Going Somewhere? Not Without Your Baby Doll Dress!
41 These Sunglasses Were Actually In . . .
42 Give Us Allll the Platform Sandals, Please
43 Flaunting Your 7 For All Mankind Jeans That You Got at Nordstrom Rack Was Too Fun
44 And How About the Chains on Your Jeans? The More the Merrier!
45 But Really, Did Any of It Make Sense?
