10 Stylish Y2K Outfits That Define the TikTok Aesthetic
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@camillecharriereStyle Notes: The Matrix's influence on fashion should never be underestimated. The iconic 1999 film is solely responsible for the influx of leather coats that ruled at the turn of the century. Add low-rise trousers and a crop top to further enhance your Y2K aesthetic.
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@raeannlangasStyle Notes: I only need to type the words "Britney Spears," and an image of her iconic all-denim outfit flashes before my eyes. Make this look your own with a fresh take on double denim. Try pairing a bustier with bootcut jeans.
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@allisonhoStyle Notes: Preppy outfits dominated the 2022 runways, but the look has deep roots in the '90s thanks to all those teen movies that came out during that time. (If you haven't seen it, She's All That is finally streaming on Netflix, and I would highly recommend.) Will a pleated skirt, tube socks and chunky loafers become your new Y2K uniform?
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@palomijaStyle Notes: When it comes to Y2K dress trends, none speak "throwback" more than handkerchief hemlines. Pair yours with simple mule wedges for main-character, 13 Going on 30 energy.
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@the_oluwaseunStyle Notes: if you're unsure how to kick-start assembling your Y2K outfit, you only need to look to the Spice Girls (and digital creator Oluwaseun) for guidance. Throw on a sporty vest, loose trousers and a smattering of statement animal print, and consider your life and wardrobe spiced.
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@champagnemaniStyle Notes: The overlap between Y2K fashion and punk fashion is blurred, so why try to define it? Fuse the two by pairing a mesh printed top with an edgy leather skirt and pointy boots for a vamped-up take on the aesthetics.
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@isabellecoheenStyle Notes: Cargo trousers are one of the easiest and, admittedly, least-daunting ways to tap into the Y2K trend without much commitment. Once you're comfortable wearing them, I suggest adding a discernibly '90s shrug into the equation.
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@amaka.hamelijnckStyle Notes: Another staple up for consideration is the minidress—specifically a tight-fitting minidress. Just add a shoulder bag (preferably in nylon), and you've just assembled the perfect Y2K-inspired going-out look. It's as easy as that.
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@dananozimeStyle Notes: The jeans-and-a-nice-top outfit equation was born out of the '90s and therefore falls into the Y2K aesthetic. Right now, I'm seeing lots of Gen Z influencers wearing rhinestone or chainmail tops with bleached, ripped denim. If you wan more coverage, simply layer on an oversized shirt.
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@devonleecarlsonStyle Notes: Tube dresses might be making a comeback, but can I please draw your attention and appreciation to the tube skirt? Yes, I might have worn it to school, but now, the humble buy is making waves on social media. It's most commonly styled with cropped cardigans, the sort you'd find in the Clueless costume department.
