There is no denying that millennial kids grew up in an unparalleled age of fashion. I mean, do you remember when Justin and Britney showed up on the red carpet in complete jean ensembles? That said, some people thank God that their embarrassing elementary and middle school looks of the 2000s are behind them. Some people even erase any evidence on social media that they ever existed. (We see right through you.) I say let's embrace our fashion past! Leave those 2009 Photo Booth profile pictures up! Take pride in your 7th-grade side bangs! In fact, here are 15 looks that we should bring back in 2016.
1. Crimped Hair
Lizzie McGuire, my first style icon, rocked this look on the daily. Say what you will, but I think that this hairstyle is timeless.
2. Long-Sleeve Shirt Under A T-Shirt
If there is one thing that I love, its fashion and function. This shirt look has both. If it's too hot, you take the long-sleeve shirt off and just wear the T-shirt, if it's only a little hot, you just wear the long sleeve shirt. Plus, there are so many different combinations to choose from. Your wardrobe options just increased by 200 percent.
3. Fleece-Lined Jeans
I can't be the only one who thinks that this was the greatest invention ever. Gap Kids gave me these and I will forever be grateful.
4. Scrunchies
OK, some people have already tried to bring this style back in trend. Thank you, hipsters, for your efforts, but I want to be able to rock a giant velvet scrunchie ponytail without feeling like I'm in an American Apparel photo shoot. What's more, I want to wear those blinged-out scrunchies with the beads and themes. You know the ones that I'm talking about. Let's make America great again and bring back big*ss scrunchies.
5. Double Popped Collar
That's me on the left in 2006. As you can see, I am wearing not one, but two popped polos. Now, I would never go back to that era, but I want to see someone else do it. Come on, it'll be funny cool.
6. Jean Skirts
This cute little number has seen a lot of middle school dances in its day. It deserves to return for a 2016 victory lap.
7. Sugar Lips Tank Tops
Who cares if it was so tight that you dislocated your shoulder while trying to take it off? These were hot. Corsets were big for a reason, people. It's time to bring these back. You get extra points if it's blinding neon.
8. Snap Bracelets
If you don't think that these are sick, you're lying and they double as a useful weapon. My brother learned that in fourth grade.
9. Rolling Backpacks
They may not be as suave as regular over-the-shoulders ones, people may hear you coming from a mile away, and your look may not be appreciated by your contemporaries, but in 50 years when everyone is walking around hunched over from their heavy backpacks, you'll be the one laughing. At least, that's what my mom says.
10. Sketchers Sport Sneakers
Hahahaha, I'm just kidding, I'm not trying to ruin your life.
