24 fashion trends from the 2000s that have aged surprisingly well

Allow me to set the scene. It's somewhere in the 2000s. An ad for Moon Boots interrupts What Not to Wear. The Black Eyed Peas have just released a hot new single, and you're introduced to a little-known artist named Rihanna. You snack on an Uncrustable in the family computer room, multitasking between AIM and taking care of your Nintendogs. You reek of Pink Sugar perfume. Your outfit is ugly, but life is good.

It was a crazy time, full of maximalism and unnecessary layering. Now Y2K fashion is hotter than ever. They say never look back because that's not the direction you're going, but honestly, that sentiment doesn't apply at all in fashion. If there's one thing for certain, it's that trends are cyclical. Now, with time moving away from our grumpy 2000-2009 selves, we can choose which parts of the decade are worth bringing into modern times. Whale tails? Better not. Dippin' Dots? Shit yes.

If you're trying to figure out how to do retro fashion right, or just taking a trip down memory lane, here are 24 of the best fashion trends from the 2000s.

Y2K Sunglasses

At this point, it's hard to go wrong when it comes to sunglasses. Large frames are back in vogue, as are tiny lenses. Dark, light, colorful, dazzled, heart-shaped, reflective, futuristic, funky, nothing is off limits. Revel in a semi-transparent pair adorned with gems, because why not?

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