6 y2k Trends Everybody Needs This Summer
By Chandler Simpson
The early 2000s is iconically known as one of the most respected eras of fashion. With the exception of low rise jeans, the influence of Paris Hilton and Sex in the City kept fashion brilliantly breathing and alive. From color coordinated track suits to pink platform flip flops, basically everyone radiated malibu barbie queen energy.
Well strap on your seatbelts ladies and gentlemen because it’s time for round two.
Y2k is making a comeback and we all need to prepare. Now before we begin, we all must come in terms with the 2010s. Known to be the one of the worst decades for fashion. Fill with some of the most eye scratching and ear ripping trends that will practically cringe you to the core. Gladiator sandals? No thank you. Galaxy tank top? I think not. WEDGE SNEAKERS. no, no, no, no, no. The best decade is a thing of the great past and we are already starting to take a new reign in fashion history. 2020 is now a trademark, but let’s take into account our previous fashion sins.
Toss those trends into the back of our skema folders and we shall ride off the new decade high. Starting at number one, we have headbands. Formally known for its sense of style and class with a touch of bitch from Blair Waldorf, a headband is your next summer outfit upgrade. Not one can you for a boho chic look but a breezy summer styling that will keep your outfits popping with maturity and sophistication. The headband also adds an underlying school girl accent that really makes you feel like a boss. Celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Hailey Baldwin have captivated this look perfectly.
A thick headband worn around the head will exsinguate your style enough to the point where you will be cutting lines in stores. Classy and bossy, sophisticated and poised, upper east sider Charlotte York was the first to cultivate the headband back in the ancient seasons of Sex in the City. Though her style throughout the show remained rather safe with strapless dresses and modest coverage, her signature hair accessories added some flavor to her rather tasteless look. She flipped headbands from ameauture to admirable with its functionality.
Our number two Y2K summer must have is the mini bag. Earlier on, bags much like the 2010s colostal giant bag craze seemed large and logical. Coming into a new era, we must set aside this more rational look. Ditch bulky bags that leave you straggling for your keys, only to lead to the punishable problematic purse dump that we all know way too well. Fall for a mini bag. May I interest you in a Fendi Baguette or a Lady Dior. Higher end brands like Jacquemus have already adapted to this up incoming mini bag hype, but take it a few steps further. Bags so mini you can barely fit a chapstick. Sacrifice for the style because this is one trend we will be seeing a lot of and especially in high fashion.
Our third trending item on our agenda is oversized powersuits. This versatile look can either be made professional or casual. Seen more as a form of street style chic, the odd business women attraction has had an empowering effect on femininity. Veering away from whorish housewife attire, a proper pantsuit can accelerate any afternoon bunch or late night out.
The fourth wardrobe extraordinaire is the slip dress. When you think about a slip, typically your antique mind goes to sleep wear but no more. Slip dresses are perfect for a hot summer evening with its figure fitting silhouette and light weight functionality. Slips first spiked in the 90s but carried it’s way into the Y2K decade. It’s relapse across the internet has turned lingerie and loungewear into pristine personalities. Making anyone look slim, skinny, and sparkling. A slip can go with practically any form of fashion, dress it down with some sneakers, dress it up with some kitten heels. The best part about a slip is that it is all one look, no need to worry about matching pants or a corresponding top. It’s all one fit, the only thing you have to stress about is the accessories. (cough cough headbands) Carry on. Numero cinco on our trendy train is dudududuuuu is the bra top. Now moms, may not be a great fan of this one but this is definitely something you can count me in on. San Antonio summer heat will make you have fever dreams about taking your shirt off, every single one of you ladies can vouged on that. Bra tops are great for those haunting hours of heat you will be spending outside this summer.
Don't want to show your tummy? Layer it up. Recently one of my most favorite looks is layering bras or bralettes of a solid toned baby tee. This small but sexy accent catches the eyes of all. If you like the idea of being the center of attention this is definitely a trend for you. Bra’s are already seen as a sex statement but lets go agnaist that. Normalize the sexualaity and make it as so there is nothing to mind at all. I am so sick of people telling me to hide my bra straps and pull up my shirt. It’s no mystery that women have breast and shaming women for embracing that is flat out embarrassing. Don't slut shame by body confidence, take a dump in someone else pool why don't you. Now this next essential is coming directly from the OG herself, Princess Paris Hilton.
Tiaras. Now here me out, instinctively you may be thinking of the classic obnoxious beautied pageant queen series, toddlers and tiaras but no. Tiaras are much more than that. I have played around with the crown look a few times for special barbie mommented occasions. Though this trend may not be for everyone, it definitely signifies the malibu princess aesthetic I mentioned earlier. As Paris once said, “Always dress like a princess so you will be treated like one”, and I’ll sure as hell raise a lemon yerba mate to that, am I right?
Now that you have attained such precious fashion knowledge, make like the wind and blow everyone away.
