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.
-65%
AllSaints
Pamela Asymmetric Skirt in Snow White at Nordstrom, Size 8 Us
$76.65
$219.00
Nordstrom
Chloé
Asymmetrical Striped Wool Skirt Size M Brown
$277.98
HEWI
-35%
Princess Polly
Peachey Asymmetric Ruffle Skirt in White at Nordstrom, Size 10
$38.35
$59.00
Nordstrom
-62%
J.W.Anderson
J. W. Anderson litter-detail asymmetric skirt Black
$437.00
$1,160.00
THEBS
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.
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BDG
Striped Denim Ultra Miniskirt in Denim Pinstipe at Nordstrom, Size X-Large Blue
$31.85
$49.00
Nordstrom
Ganni
Stretch Stripe Flounce Mini Skirt Gray
$48.00
Rue La La
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Tahari by ASL
Pinstripe Wide Leg Pants in Indigo at Nordstrom, Size 8 Blue
$73.03
$109.00
Nordstrom
Hudson
Petite Jodie Denim Pinstripe Pant Blue
$79.99
Rue La La
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.
Max Studio
Sweater Skirt Black
$38.99
Rue La La
-39%
Bencivenga
Multicolor Checkered Ruffle High Waist Mini Womens Skirt
$203.00
$335.00
LUX LAIR
-40%
Billionaire Boys Club
BB Vinyls Drawstring Knit Shorts in Black at Nordstrom, Size Xx-Large
$87.00
$145.00
Nordstrom
Mother
The Lemon Twist High-Rise Flare Jeans Blue
$248.00
Anthropologie
Pilcro
Solene High-Rise Wide-Leg Ruffle Flare Jeans by Pilcro Blue
$148.00
Anthropologie
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.
endless rose
Fringe Mini Skirt Black
$48.00
Rue La La
-50%
Free People
Fleur Denim Shorts in Belle Blue at Nordstrom, Size Medium
$38.97
$78.00
Nordstrom
Vince Camuto
Long Ruffles Skirt Black
$59.99
Rue La La
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Met
Jeans Blue
$37.00
$206.00
Yoox.com
-36%
Levi's
Ribcage High Waist Straight Leg Jeans in Small Course at Nordstrom, Size 26 X 32
$62.97
$98.00
Nordstrom
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+ People
(+) PEOPLE Jeans Blue
$59.00
$415.00
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.
Sanctuary
Boyfriend Crop Pants White
$139.00
Anthropologie
EB Denim
Low-Rise Baggy Jeans White
$275.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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.
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Princess Polly
Ombré Open Stitch Maxi Skirt in Blue /Cream at Nordstrom, Size 12
$24.99
$65.00
Nordstrom
Gracia
A-Line Skirt Black
$50.00
Rue La La
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.
