If you were a kid, pre-teen, or teen during the 2000s, you might not remember all the fashion trends from back then clearly. Here are some iconic 2000s fashion trends you may have forgotten but definitely deserve to be remembered!
BUTTERFLY HAIR CLIPS
Think Lizzie McGuire and Buffy the Vampire Slayer—butterfly clips were everywhere in the late ’90s and early 2000s. If you were a kid or teen back then, you probably had a collection of these adorable (yet slightly painful) accessories. Sure, they left your scalp sore, but it was totally worth it for that school photo day look!
LAYERED TANK TOPS
Wearing a spaghetti strap tank over a T-shirt? It might seem questionable now, but back in the day, it was the coolest thing. The more layers, the better!
STRIPED TURTLENECKS
You might still own one, but back then, striped turtlenecks—especially in pastel shades and chunky fabrics—were everywhere. Whether paired with flared jeans or a long skirt, they had you looking stylish… or maybe just like a grandma at nine years old. Either way, it was a vibe.
TINTED SUNGLASSES
These were a high school staple, but if you were younger, you might only remember them from your older siblings. Pink, yellow, blue, red—these plastic shades came in every color imaginable. And let’s be real, wearing them made you feel just as cool as the Backstreet Boys.
CRIMPED HAIR
If you had straight hair, chances are you wanted waves. Enter the crimping iron—a magical tool that transformed your locks into zigzag waves. At the time, it was everything. Now? Maybe not so much.
DRESSES OVER JEANS
Looking back, this trend might make you cringe, but at the time, it was the way to layer. Long silky dresses over flared jeans or boho dresses over trousers—whether it was cool or too much is up for debate, but we all rocked it at least once.
The 2000s were full of funky and unique fashion moments, some of which may seem awkward now. But let’s be honest—who didn’t love experimenting with these trends? Which ones did you wear back in the day?
