Bring Back the 2000s

Fashion trends that need to make a comeback

By Kathryn Richner

Nothing instills more embarrassment and existential crisis in me than looking at what my middle school self deemed cute and okay to wear in public. Many consider the 2000s to be a dark moment in their fashion history—myself included. My utmost sympathy to fellow victims of wearing floral dresses over bootcut jeans, Aeropostale and Abercrombie t-shirts, large, gaudy belts, and denim-on-denim. 

It’s second-nature to recognize 2000s trends that should stay far from the limelight, but who decided that snakeskin should come back? And god forbid Heelys, the shoes with wheels that gave you the ability to glide instead of walk, make any sort of reappearance. Honestly, there’s nothing not to love about these shoes: they’re practical, affordable, and incredibly cool. While Heelys may have originated in middle school, imagine how much better of a trend they would be in adult life: cutting travel time in half and giving adults the ability to effortlessly skate around grocery stores and the office, all while looking a complete badass. 

Although not quite as practical as Heelys, tracksuits need to fill our closets again. The classic Juicy Couture velour tracksuit needs to be embraced instead of rejected. They maximize comfort, they’re flattering, and they’re basically monochromatic perfection. It’s time to embrace your inner Regina George and rock this look in 2020.

I might lose some support on this one, but you should probably second guess why you stopped bedazzling. Yes, you can easily overdo it, but bedazzling is a way to make store-bought clothes original and unique to your wardrobe. Get creative and add a little detailing to a piece of clothing—it makes a huge difference.

So fire up your bedazzler, grab your tracksuit, break in those Heelys, and join me in giving these legends a comeback.