The Y2K “Skirt-over-pants” look is making its return in 2024
Even though trend forecasters often disagree on what will be the next big thing, there is a little something they are all agreeing on: the return of the “skirt over pants” trend. You read that right, one of the most controversial Y2K styles will come back stronger than ever in 2024. It’s true what they say about fashion being circular…
Representing creativity and individuality in fashion, this bold aesthetic is emerging as a new way to layer clothing and create unique silhouettes. The trend has seen a 37% increase in Google searches for the keyword “skirt-over-pants” during December 2023. On Stylight we’ve registered an 11% increase in demand for asymmetrical skirts, a popular staple for the Y2K look.
-35%
En Saison
Gabriella Asymmetric Ruffled Maxi Skirt White
$69.95
$108.00
Anthropologie
-16%
Isabel Marant
Perrine floral-print skirt - women - Viscose/Silk - 38 - Black
$493.00
$590.00
FARFETCH
-65%
AllSaints
Pamela Asymmetric Skirt in Black at Nordstrom, Size 8 Us
$75.97
$219.00
Nordstrom
-30%
Tout à Coup
ruffed skirt - women - Polyester - S - Black
$179.00
$254.00
FARFETCH
This is the year to rock the perfect Disney Channel-esque skirt-over-pants combo, and to look trendy doing it. Don’t believe us? Read on to see our picks for the six chicest ways to style skirts over pants.
A monochrome, suiting-inspired skirt-over-pants look slots in perfectly with the Y2K Office Siren trend we’ve seen gaining popularity during the last months of 2023. Yoyo Cao’s argyle sweater and colour-coordinated shoulder bag flawlessly finish off the look.
-35%
BDG
Striped Denim Ultra Miniskirt in Denim Pinstipe at Nordstrom, Size X-Large Blue
$31.85
$49.00
Nordstrom
-82%
Porridge
Aubrey Pinstripe Rosette Romper Gray
$29.95
$168.00
Anthropologie
Ganni
Stretch Stripe Flounce Mini Skirt Gray
$48.00
Rue La La
DL1961
Zoie Trouser Gray
$93.99
Rue La La
-82%
Chloé Stora
Pants Brown
$52.00
$296.00
Yoox.com
-60%
A Better Mistake
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Beige
$78.00
$194.00
Yoox.com
Plaid and tartan skirts over jeans seem to be the most popular way to style the skirt-over-pants trend. Go super bold and colourful like Adewunmi Erhabor or more casual with jeans and neutral shades.
-28%
Open Edit
Pleated Plaid Miniskirt in Tan Sophia Mini Check at Nordstrom, Size X-Large Brown
$49.99
$69.50
Nordstrom
Max Studio
Sweater Skirt Black
$38.99
Rue La La
-60%
Marc Cain
Pants Black
$150.00
$375.00
Yoox.com
Pilcro
Low-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans Blue
$168.00
Anthropologie
-57%
Cambio
Jeans Black
$101.00
$233.00
Yoox.com
Adopting a Scandi-inspired approach is another super cool way to do skirts over pants. A breezy white balloon skirt paired with straight-leg jeans, an interesting sweater, and ugly-chic sneakers will make you look instantly stylish.
-60%
AFRM
Sabina Clip Dot Tiered Maxi Skirt in Gardenia at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$42.99
$108.00
Nordstrom
endless rose
Fringe Mini Skirt Black
$48.00
Rue La La
-53%
Pinko
Maxi skirts Black
$209.00
$449.00
Yoox.com
Vince Camuto
Long Ruffles Skirt Black
$59.99
Rue La La
-36%
Levi's
Ribcage High Waist Straight Leg Jeans in Small Course at Nordstrom, Size 26 X 32
$62.97
$98.00
Nordstrom
-40%
Acne Studios
1977 straight-leg jeans - women - Cotton - 25/32 - Blue
$247.00
$410.00
FARFETCH
-86%
7 For All Mankind
Jeans Black
$39.00
$272.00
Yoox.com
-82%
Siviglia
Jeans Black
$37.00
$207.00
Yoox.com
Baggy pants—whether they are jeans, cargo, or slacks—surprisingly lend themselves very well to being layered with a skirt. The draped, voluminous silhouette they create can be highlighted with an equally drapey top for a fashion-forward look.
-42%
A Gold E
Low Slung Baggy Jeans in Solar at Nordstrom, Size 33P
$136.97
$238.00
Nordstrom
-72%
Valentino Garavani
Jeans Blue
$302.00
$1,095.00
Yoox.com
-81%
Jacob Cohen
Jeans Pink
$71.00
$381.00
Yoox.com
Remember last summer’s fishnet craze? As Liat Neuman teaches us, layering your fishnet skirt or dress over wide-leg jeans adds an interesting textural twist to your look. Not only that, but it allows you to get more wear out of items—like fishnet skirts—that would be otherwise very season-specific.
Gracia
A-Line Skirt Black
$50.00
Rue La La
-62%
Princess Polly
Ombré Open Stitch Maxi Skirt in Blue /Cream at Nordstrom, Size 12
$24.99
$65.00
Nordstrom
-50%
Dorothee Schumacher
Sheer Flowers floral draped midi skirt Red
$170.00
$340.00
Mytheresa
The mix of genres, the desire to challenge norms, and the search for non-conformist fashion have fueled this trend and made it into a gender-neutral revolution. The silhouette of a pleated skirt paired with baggy jeans is soon to become a menswear staple.
