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From Juicy Track Suits to Bermuda Shorts, These Fashion Trends Defined the Early 2000s
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Oh, the early 2000s. A time when tiny dogs, Juicy Couture track suits, and flip phones were all the rage. Torsos were emphasized by low-rise jeans and UGG boots were fashionable all year long (don’t act like you didn’t pair them with jean shorts, too). Popcorn tops were itchy, but that didn’t stop us from sporting them every chance we got. Bermuda shorts sure didn’t do us any favors, but wearing them with a Hollister T-shirt guaranteed you a spot at the cool kids’ table. Our early 2000s fashion sense might have been trash, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t absolutely iconic.
From Paris Hilton‘s constant style statements to rom-com movie characters with all the best looks (Monique’s outfits from She’s the Man were severely underappreciated), the 2000s blessed us with so many fashion moments that will go down in history books as truly jaw-dropping. If you were guilty of wearing cargo pants and flip flops, then you have our permission to take a look back at all the cringe-worthy trends that made the early 2000s as quintessential as they were. Oh, and don’t be afraid if you’re inclined to buy a silky cami after this, because we are, too.
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Christina Aguilera Wore Cargo Pants and Heels, So We Wore Cargo Pants and Heels
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Headbands, but Make Them Sparkly and Extremely Long
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Whether Your Polo Was From Hollister or Abercrombie, the Popped Collar Was Essential
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UGG Boots Were Worn Year-Round (Bonus Points If You Wore Them With a Skirt or Shorts)
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Long Skinny Scarves Were Cool Even When It Wasn't Winter
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If You Rocked a Sequin Purse as Hard as Ashley Tisdale Did, You Can Sit With Us
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Long Flare Pants That Tatted on the Bottom From Dragging Them on the Floor? Sign Us Up
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Jeans Never Fully Tucked Into Your Knee-High Boots (It's an "Effortless" Look, Obviously)
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You Tried the Criss-Cross Halter Top, but No One Could Pull It Off Like Christina Aguilera
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A Tiny Half-Vest Over a Shirt? Yes, Please
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A Long Top HAD to Be Paired With Leggings (and Don't Forget the Chunky Belt)
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Dark Jean Jackets Were a Wardrobe Must
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Flaunting Your 7 For All Mankind Jeans That You Got at Nordstrom Rack Was Too Fun
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