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.
Chloé
Asymmetrical Striped Wool Skirt Size M Brown
$284.26
HEWI
-70%
Isabel Marant
Selena asymmetric draped skirt Multi
$136.00
$454.00
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.
Ganni
Stretch Stripe Flounce Mini Skirt Gray
$48.00
Rue La La
-30%
Kenneth Cole
Pinstripe Miniskirt in Black/Olive Green at Nordstrom, Size 10
$69.30
$99.00
Nordstrom
Frankie Shop
Oakdale pinstripe wide-leg pants Blue
$230.00
Mytheresa
-33%
Silence Limited
Mini skirts Pink
$75.00
$112.00
Yoox.com
-60%
L'agence
Livvy Metallic Pinstripe Straight-Leg Trousers Gold
$169.99
$425.00
Neiman Marcus
-88%
A Better Mistake
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Beige
$24.00
$194.00
Yoox.com
Avec Les Filles
Pleated Lace-Up Front Pant Blue
$69.99
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
-40%
Bencivenga
Multicolor Checkered Ruffle High Waist Mini Womens Skirt
$205.00
$341.00
LUX LAIR
Faherty
Sonoma Skirt
$53.99
Rue La La
-55%
Trina Turk
Kalina High-Low Plaid Maxi Skirt
$223.99
$498.00
Neiman Marcus
Mother
The Lemon Twist High-Rise Flare Jeans Blue
$248.00
Anthropologie
AllSaints
Aki Wide Leg Crossover Jeans Blue
$239.00
AllSaints
Citizens Of Humanity
Lyra Long High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans Blue
$248.00
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.
Vince Camuto
Long Ruffles Skirt Black
$59.99
Rue La La
Mother
The Tiered Maxi Skirt White
$113.99
Rue La La
endless rose
Tiered Halter Cutout Cotton Midi Dress
$130.00
Anthropologie
-88%
Met
Jeans Blue
$24.00
$206.00
Yoox.com
-44%
Diesel
Jeans Blue
$161.00
$285.00
Yoox.com
-86%
+ 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
A Gold E
Low Slung Baggy wide-leg jeans White
$325.00
Mytheresa
EB Denim
Low-Rise Baggy Jeans White
$275.00
Bergdorf Goodman
A Gold E
Low Slung Baggy wide-leg jeans Black
$390.00
Mytheresa
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.
Maeve
Sleeveless Blocked Sweater Dress
$178.00
Anthropologie
AllSaints
Rylie Roar Mini Skirt Pink
$27.99
Rue La La
-55%
AllSaints
Saffron Satin Mini Skirt
$107.10
$239.00
AllSaints
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.
