If our favorite influencer’s social media handles and fashion critics’ keen eyes are to be believed, the Y2K wave has infiltrated fashion since 2021. At a time when most of the Y2K styles have been reinterpreted with a modern touch, it is hard to think of new ways to participate in the Y2K wave. However, if you are anything like us and cannot get over the Y2K fashion re-emergence, we have some ideas for you to participate in the Y2K fashion wave.
BABY TEES AND CROP TOPS
Baby tees are short shirts that made iconic Paris Hilton outfits in the 2000s. While Hilton paired up her baby tees with low-rise jeans and leather boots, add a modern touch to your outfit by using corduroy pants or flared culottes. Get inspired by the likes of fashion gurus such as Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid to style your Y2K-inspired crop top.
Dua Lipa has paired her graphic orange tee with baggy warehouse jeans and a cozy scarf, while Bella Hadid sports a midi-skirt, a hoodie jacket, and dark cat-eye sunglasses. Our tip is to accessorize your baby tee with statement pieces. This is where you can get creative with your personal style.
MINISKIRTS
Miniskirts were another defining moment of the 2000s, with Lindsay Lohan and Alicia Silverstone giving us style envy from their movie wardrobes.
In 2023, go for Barbie core Y2K style miniskirts to honor Margot Robbie’s revival of the iconic character. If you dare, experiment with bright pink, purple, and orange skirts. Pair them with oversized coats and formal button-ups like Chanel’s Haute Couture 2023 looks.
LOW-RISE JEANS
2000s fashion is synonymous with low-wise pants. You cannot think of one without the other. Despite the 2010s dislike of the Y2K hallmark style, the trend has permeated fashion’s most in-demand closets today.
This fashion staple is a chameleon for styling. Wear wide-leg silhouettes for a casual street style, and opt for bootcut denim for date nights and formal occasions.
Y2K style is all about making fashion a personalized statement and having fun with it, so remember to always bring your taste to your designs.
