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
$283.64
HEWI
Emporio Armani
Grey Silk Asymmetric Skirt White
$315.00
ShopSimon
-25%
Desigual
Asymmetric Skirt in Multi at Nordstrom, Size Medium
$104.25
$139.00
Nordstrom
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.
Shelli Segal
Pinstripe Mini Skirt Blue
$39.99
Rue La La
-30%
Frankie Shop
Lui striped shorts Blue
$133.00
$190.00
Mytheresa
Alexia Admor
Clio Pant Black
$79.99
Rue La La
-30%
Frankie Shop
Oakdale pinstripe wide-leg pants Blue
$161.00
$230.00
Mytheresa
Reiss
Flora Pinstripe Wool-Blend Taper Trouser
$67.99
Rue La La
-60%
L'agence
Livvy Metallic Pinstripe Straight-Leg Trousers Gold
$169.99
$425.00
Neiman Marcus
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.
-39%
Bencivenga
Multicolor Checkered Ruffle High Waist Mini Womens Skirt
$202.00
$332.00
LUX LAIR
Staud
Sea Skirt
$89.99
Rue La La
Alexia Admor
Clio Pant White
$75.99
Rue La La
Bloch
Ladies Apex Parachute Pant, Whisper White
$42.00
BLOCH
Mother
The Lemon Twist High-Rise Flare Jeans Gray
$248.00
Anthropologie
NYDJ
Teresa Heritage Glow Wide Leg Jean
$49.99
Rue La La
Pilcro
Esme Low-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans by Pilcro Gray
$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.
-30%
Poupette St Barth
Tiered cotton maxi skirt White
$196.00
$280.00
Mytheresa
Pilcro
Reese Smocked Midi Skirt in Cross-Weave Cotton Blue
$148.00
Anthropologie
-45%
NYDJ
Marilyn High-Rise Washed Crystal Straight Leg Jean
$49.99
Rue La La
-78%
Alyx
Jeans White
$213.00
$971.00
Yoox.com
-30%
A Gold E
90s Pinch Waist High Waist Straight Leg Organic Cotton Jeans in Polished at Nordstrom, Size 31
$166.60
$238.00
Nordstrom
-69%
Fly Girl
Jeans Blue
$44.00
$142.00
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
Boyish
High-Rise Rigid Tickled Pink Relaxed Tapered Jean
$31.99
Rue La La
EB Denim
Low-Rise Baggy Jeans White
$275.00
Bergdorf Goodman
A Gold E
Low Slung Baggy wide-leg jeans White
$280.00
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
3.1 Phillip Lim
Fil Coupe Abstract Daisy Silk-Blend Midi Skirt
$115.99
Rue La La
Vince
Sheer Silk-Blend Pencil Skirt Rose
$134.99
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.
