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Lime Green Crocs And 14 Other Early 2000s Fashion Trends That Need To Come Back ASAP

Seven-year-old me wearing lime green crocs: "It's called fashion."

Madison McNulty

Aug 20, 2018

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The early 2000s was easily a golden era of fashion, at least that's what pre-teen me thought at the time. Looking back at it... not so much. But hey, at least us late-'90s babies weren't "rocking" clothing plastered with emojis and acronyms like "LOL" and "YOLO." Remember the daring looks of Brittany Spears and Justin Timberlake when they pulled off all denim, matching outfits? Or the Disney Channel/fashion icon, Ashley Tisdale and all her infamous red carpet looks? Truly legendary.

Thanks to stores like Urban Outfitters, SOME of these treasured trends are making a miraculous comeback. You can even find them on Amazon! Though we did have some interesting trends, you're lying to yourself if you haven't wished you could flaunt around in a fresh new pair of gauchos again.

1. Low rise jeans paired with chunky belts

Well, you needed something to keep your jeans from falling even lower, so why not a statement belt?

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2. Layered tank tops

Because why not wear 3 tank tops on top of each other?

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3. Gauchos

God bless the creator of these magical pants.

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4. Crocs

Well, duh.

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5. Livestrong Bracelets

You couldn't catch a single elementary student without at least one of these bad boys on their wrists.

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6. Headbands with scarf tails

I think I had eight of these at one point in my life. That was clearly my peak.

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7. Kanye Glasses

Probably the most impractical trend, but that did not make anyone immune to these barred-shades.

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8. Stylish barrettes

Yes, I do need 12 barrettes for only one piece of hair.

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9. Jelly sandals

I saw a pair of these in Forever 21 last week and nearly died.

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10. Silly bands

"I'll give you two dog silly bands for one of your horse silly bands."

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11. Colorful tracksuits

Remember in "Mean Girls" when the only thing Regina could fit into was her pink tracksuit? I felt that.

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12. Plaid shorts

I looked like a damn picnic table most of my childhood.

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13. Skinny sequined scarves

Definitely did not keep you warm, but at least they kept you fashionable.

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14. Initialed bags

If you didn't have at least 6 bags with your first initial on it, then what were you doing?

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15. Lip Smackers lip balm

And what better to fill your initialed bag with other than soda-flavored lipgloss?

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Please note that all items are in stock as of the time of publication. As an Amazon Associate, Odyssey may earn a portion of qualifying sales.

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Lime Green Crocs And 14 Other Early 2000s Fashion Trends That Need To Come Back ASAP

Seven-year-old me wearing lime green crocs: "It's called fashion."

1. Low rise jeans paired with chunky belts

2. Layered tank tops

3. Gauchos

4. Crocs

5. Livestrong Bracelets

6. Headbands with scarf tails

7. Kanye Glasses

8. Stylish barrettes

9. Jelly sandals

10. Silly bands

11. Colorful tracksuits

12. Plaid shorts

13. Skinny sequined scarves

14. Initialed bags

15. Lip Smackers lip balm

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There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

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1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

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11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

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3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

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6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

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