Don't get me wrong, the early 2000's were a great time for music and movies. I wish I could say the same for fashion trends though. Looking back on how some of my favorite celebrities and I used to dress, I have to ask myself, "WHY DID WE EVER THINK THAT WAS OK?!" We may have thought we were cool then, but it's hilarious to see how ridiculous these styles and trends are now.
1. Streaky highlights.
NSYNC was notorious for their crazy hairstyles and infamous blonde and red highlights. How us girls found this attractive is still a mystery to me.
2. Layering our tank tops.
If you were cool in middle school or high school, you were definitely guilty of this ridiculous trend. I'm not sure who started this trend or when. All I know is that layering my favorite Abercrombie & Fitch tank tops was one of my favorite past times.
3. Wearing dresses over flared jeans.
This trend was the definition of glamour in the early 2000's. Every famous celebrity rocked this trend on the red carpet during movie premieres, award shows, and more.
4. Gauchos.
One of my favorite trends of the early 2000's were gauchos, the breezy, comfortable, yet stylish pants that you could dress up or down. Don't lie. You know you had a pair in black and brown.
5. Rhinestones, rhinestones, and MORE rhinestones.
Everything from head to toe was bedazzled and covered in sparkles. I guess we really liked glitter in the early 2000's.
6. Ponchos.
The perfect touch to any outfit was a pink and sparkly poncho. Hilary Duff rocked this trend along with most of the others in this list. Thanks Hilary for your excellent fashion sense.
7. Jean Skirts.
Jean skirts or skorts (eww) with a cute tank top were the perfect summer outfit back in the early 2000's.
8. Asymmetrical jersey skirts.
Because symmetrical skirts were just too conservative.
9. Shrugs.
The half sweater look was too cute back then. The perfect accessory to any dress or formal outfit.
10. All denim everything.
Need I say more?
