I asked the Eduloco fam what their worst Y2K outfit was, and sis, they delivered. 

Definitely guilty of capri shorts. No idea why I used to like them – they just made me look shorter. 😟 -Tee May 

Leggings under shorts. I mean..why cover up when I’m already wearing shorts? 😭 – Alyssa 

I thought wearing jeans with dress was cute back then. 😬 – Mia 

The decade you thought would never return is making its comeback. 

That’s right, the 2000’s is back and taking the world by storm. From reboots of ‘00s TV shows to reviving curtain bangs, it is no surprise that 2000’s clothing is returning to our wardrobe.

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Gen Z (individuals born between 1997 to 2015) is all about experimenting new things, and the nostalgic or Y2K (Year 2000) fashion is the latest addition to their radar.

Psychologists have found that nostalgia is linked with positive emotions. Given the wave of uncertainty that hit us due to the global pandemic, nostalgia offers fashion enthusiasts a sense of familiarity and comfort during stressful times. The rare aesthetic of 2000’s clothing also gives Gen Z fashion lovers more options to express themselves. 

Besides, Gen Z is getting vocal with their support and actions for sustainability, and thrifting is a cost-effective and fun way to be vocal about their rejection towards fast fashion that contributes to environmental pollution. And clothes from the 2000’s are among the most commonly found items in a thrift store. 

But let’s be honest: Not all 2000’s clothing deserve a spotlight in 2021’s fashion trend.

Let’s begin with what should NOT make a comeback: 

1) Low Rise Jeans 

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These jeans can be too revealing when paired with the wrong top, making sitting and squatting extremely inconvenient (Uhm, displaying my butt crack for everyone to see? I’ll pass!). 

Besides, they put too much pressure on the waistline that makes it difficult to sit for long hours. In fact, people have admitted to getting poor digestion after eating while wearing them!

2) Capri Pants

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Girl, you’re not doing your fine legs justice!  

Capri pants cut the line of the body at a very awkward point, giving you a disproportionate look overall. They also cut off mid-calf, making your legs look stumpy and short. 

In short (no pun intended), there are almost zero tops to pair with capri pants that could save the look. Instead, opt for cropped pants. They fall right below your calf and rest above your ankle, which give your legs a better silhouette. 

3) Baguette Bags

Personal opinion: They are tiny little devils with the sole purpose of accessorizing your outfit – nothing more. 

Look how tiny and narrow they are! As someone who carries a lot of items in a bag, I find baguette bags unpractical.  

So, imagine my horror when I found out about mini versions of baguette bags. That’s it, I’m sitting this one out. 

4) The Visible Thong

Just, don’t. *shudders* 

5) Dress Over Pants

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The dress over jeans pairing is a contrast that screams fashion disaster.  

In the 2000s, there seemed to be no end to the combination. Brightly colored silk dress with flared jeans? Even Miley Cyrus couldn’t pull off this look back then. 

I’ve worn dress over jeans in my high school heyday and thought I was cool in them. Now, I just want to burn any photo of me in those 2000’s clothing. 

6) Pocketless Jeans

Girls need pockets too! Hands up if you’re with me. 

I used to own several pairs of pocketless jeans when I was in my teens. Back then they didn’t give me much of an inconvenience because I didn’t have a phone or a packet of tissues to stick into the back pockets. 

I gave it another try two years ago, and I didn’t like it. Besides the lack of ‘storage space’, it simply looked too plain on me. Girls need pockets as much as guys do, because we want to move around without carrying a bag all the time! 

7) Micro Denim Skirts

Need I say more? 

Out of fear of flashing my undies, I’ll pass.. 

..And so should you.