20 hilarious things every girl wore in the noughties

The 00s really were an interesting time for fashion. Here are some reminders of the biggest trends of the decade that'll make you both laugh and cringe... 

 1. Circle belts 

Nobody wore belts to actually, like, hold up their trousers or anything. We just draped flimsy bejewelled circles around our hips because it looked so chic. 

 2. Low-rise trousers 

Simon Cowell was basically the only person in the world who owned a pair of high-waisted trews in this era. 

 3. Baker boy hats 

In their defence, this was a big improvement on the bucket hats of the 90s. 

4.  These super-boring (and pretty unflattering) vest tops 

 We had about 11 different colours in our wardrobes. 

5.  Gypsy skirts 

Totally nailed that boho look, girl. 

6.  Velour tracksuits 

 Comfortable AND cool. We vote this one to make a return. 

 7. Ridiculously over-the-top ponchos 

 We’re talking patterns, colours, fringing… 

8.  Sassy slogan tees 

 Why say it to their face when you can have it written across your chest?

9.  Painful-looking halternecks 

 The risk of wardrobe malfunction was HIGH. 

 10. Trucker caps 

Von Dutch was the ultimate dream - so much so that it has had a shock rival among streetwear influencers in the past couple of years. But back then, you could always get a high street knock-off while saving your allowance. 

 11. Cargo pants 

 Generally paired with an extremely tight top. 

 12. Beaded necklaces 

What better way to finish off an outfit? 

 13. Coloured and/or printed tights 

 Oh, we were just so edgy. 

 14. Waistcoats 

Yep, and VB was especially into these back in the day. 

 15. Really, really thin and pointless scarves 

Thinking of it, they were probably a strangulation hazard. 

 16. Ugg boots 

Great until it started raining. 

17.  Bandanas 

Ideal for when you couldn’t be bothered to wash your hair and still a street style favourite.  

18. Fishnet… everywhere 

There really was no escaping the fishnets 

19. One-shoulder tops 

Because having one naked arm on display was simply the height of sexiness. 

20. Sweatbands on our wrists 

And not when we were in PE, either.