Big, Bold, and So Back: How to Wear 3 Iconic Accessories From the ‘00s
Let’s face it: hanging up on someone by snapping your bedazzled flip
phone shut was way more satisfying than tapping a touchscreen. Arguing
over whose turn it was to use the family computer made checking your
email way more fun. And, of course, swiping on sticky frosted lip gloss
and teasing your hair made special occasions feel even more magical.
The early 2000s had attitude, which is why Y2K clothes
hit a little harder. If you miss the loud, bold, fun fashion of the
aughts, you’re in luck. Plenty of iconic accessories from this decade
are back in a big way. Ready to embody this bold era of fashion? Check
out these early 2000s styles that are back, and how to wear them now.
Trucker Hats
These bulky caps originated as a practical, blue-collar staple, but
streetwear icons and designer brands turned them into one of the hottest
fashion accessories of the early 2000s. After all, this era had a chic
sense of irony, which is why pop stars paired beefy trucker hats with
oversized sunnies and designer labels.
Wear It Now: Since
trucker hats are a hallmark of 2000s counterculture style, you want a
hat that stands out, not blends in. To rock a trucker hat worthy of
early aughts attitude, opt for loud, colorful Y2K brands that design
eye-catching, embroidered hats.
Rhinestones
It’s a miracle our retinas made it out of the ‘00s unscathed; the
amount of rhinestones in the early aughts was nearly blinding. Dazzling
details were all the rage during this bold era of fashion, so everything
from sunglasses and cell phone cases to shirts with mesh and velour sweatpants was decked out with faux diamonds.
Wear It Now:
No matter how hard you begged your mom for that sparkly designer
tracksuit, you always ended up giving your clothes a DIY makeover with a
hot glue gun and a bag of rhinestones. Now that you’re an adult,
indulge your inner teenager by splurging on a bedazzled t-shirt,
tracksuit, or other accessories from an authentic Y2K brand.
Belly Buttons
Okay, we’ve always had belly buttons, but they didn’t exactly become a fashion accessory until the late-'90s. Y2K outfits
featured low-rise jeans, crop tops, and pierced belly buttons, making
the navel a hallmark accessory of the aughts. While the 2010s were all
about ‘80s-inspired high-waisted styles, the 2020s are ready to embrace
midriff mania.
Wear It Now: You don’t have to go full
‘00s pop star to show off this resurging accessory. Belly chains are a
great way to give your midriff a little sparkle, sans belly button
piercing, and slipping on a bedazzled baby tee from an iconic Y2K brand
can give you that rebellious look, no body jewelry required.
The early 2000s were all about loud accessories and big attitudes, so
it’s easy to see why this decade became such an iconic fashion era. With
these three iconic aughts accessories, you can channel that early 2000s
attitude.
About Ed Hardy
They
tell you to be quiet, so you crank up the volume. They want you to
blend in, so you stand out. People who play by their own rules deserve
clothing that does the same, which is why bold trendsetters wear Ed
Hardy. Since 2004, this iconic brand has designed Y2K clothes for your
inner rebel. Don Ed Hardy, the man behind the brand, rose to fame when
his groundbreaking tattoo style helped establish tattooing as a
respected art form. But the godfather of modern tattoos didn’t stop
there. His iconic artwork paved the way for the Ed Hardy brand to
reshape the fashion industry forever. Mainstream style might bow to
every passing trend, but this bold brand has stayed true to its
maximalist aesthetic for over 20 years.
Find authentic Y2K-inspired styles at https://edhardyoriginals.com/
