Let me tell you about a universal language that everyone speaks, but sadly not everyone is
fluent in.
FASHION!
Fashion has been existing as long as humans have. It’s a culture in itself. It is also universal and transcends time. I believe fashion is of several eras, from all the older centuries to this 21st Century.
To choose an article on Fashion to write on is a lot more difficult that you can imagine. There’s a vast ocean of what to discuss. But thanks to the upcoming y2k picnic that will be hosted by the amazing department of Sociology, I decided to write vis a vis the picnic. Let us shed some spotlight on the y2k era.
Hop on this time machine with me and let’s go back to an era where fashion was at its peak.
The 2000s. I’m certain we are familiar with the y2k movement. Because yes, it was a movement and funnily enough, it’s still influencing fashion in this era.
Two decades after its ‘birth,’ Y2K fashion is back in vogue, and here’s why. Revived by the Gen-Z on social media, a generation too young in 2000 to know about the midriff-baring and butt-skimming ensembles, the Y2K fashion styles appeal to young and old alike.
On the one hand, Gen Z finds the Y2K fashion looks, with metallic jackets, bubblegum pink, and velour tracksuits, unique and innovative. On the other hand, Y2k fashion rings home with the more mature fashionistas, triggering long-lost memories of school days fashion looks. Let’s take a look at five looks that have been revived.
Females, this is for you. The males are invited too though.
1. Shiny outfits
Nowadays, shiny materials in silver (or pearlescent shades) are the best way to give your outfit
a touch of Y2K fashion nostalgia. Match a metallic puffer jacket with a pair of flared jeans, and
combine with bright color cardigans and tops ideal colors are orange, pink, and light blue.
2. Baby Tees.
Some of the cutest trends of the early 2000s fashion, the teeny-tiny t-shirts, are back. Cropped your baby tee above the belly button, but have a more oversized fit across the chest. You can also style your baby tees with loose-fitting jeans, pleated skirts, and denim cut-offs.
3. Wide leg Denim Pants.
The early Y2K fashion trends are also known for bootcut and low-rise jeans. Another famous
pair of jeans for women in the 2000s were the ultra-wide-leg style jeans. Paired with cropped tank tops, fitted babydoll T-shirts, or slinky, ribbed button-ups, the grung silhouette took a feminine twist.
4. Mini skirts.
Very popular in the early 90s fashion, miniskirts returned to the 2000s catwalks (in part thanks to Alicia Silverstone) as the perfect form-fitting counterpart to cropped tees. In vibrant colors with the right texture. Y2k miniskirts will add a dash of nostalgic feel to your outfit. Complete the look with chunky sneakers or boots for an extra casual effect.
5. Baguette Bags.
Thanks to Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic performance in ‘Sex and the City,’ the baguette bag has
become a symbol of the Y2K aesthetic. Nestled under your arm, the baguette bag is the perfect accessory for any daily task.
I hope we’ve learnt a thing or two from this article.
Can’t wait to see these fashion trends yet again on the day of picnic and also to see your beautiful faces.
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