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.
Christophe Lemaire
Wool-Acrylic Blend Draped Skirt - Black
$443.30
Italist
-30%
Cinq à Sept
Crystal Cascade Embellished Asymmetric Midi Skirt Black
$276.50
$395.00
Neiman Marcus
Dries Van Noten
Sinas Skirt - Navy Blue
$471.38
Italist
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.
Dunst
Pinstriped Tech Fabric Skirt - Grey Gray
$243.47
Italist
-60%
SIMKHAI
Poplin Lace-Trim Boxer Shorts Green
$118.00
$295.00
Neiman Marcus
Pinko
Pinstriped Asymmetric Skirt - Black
$177.77
Italist
-50%
Favorite Daughter
The Favorite Skort Blue
$114.00
$228.00
Neiman Marcus
-30%
Alo
| Pinstripe Straight Leg Sweatpant in Bone Pinstripe, Size: 2XS White
$103.00
$148.00
Alo Yoga
Pantaloni Torino
Pinstriped Linen-Cotton Trousers - Brown
$248.95
Italist
-30%
Alo
| Pinstripe Straight Leg Sweatpant in Espresso Pinstripe, Size: Medium Brown
$103.00
$148.00
Alo Yoga
Max Mara
Virgin Wool Pinstriped Trousers - Black
$233.15
Italist
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.
Guest In Residence
Fringe Plaid Mini Skirt
$225.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-50%
Ganni
Check Cotton Smocked Maxi Skirt Blue
$200.00
$400.00
Neiman Marcus
Tommy Hilfiger
Plaid Cotton Shorts - Blue
$92.32
Italist
Guest In Residence
Fringe Plaid Mini Skirt
$225.00
Neiman Marcus
Diesel
1996 D-Sire Jeans - Blue
$206.28
Italist
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
AG Saige Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans Gray
$245.00
Anthropologie
-30%
Rag & Bone
rb Miramar Sofie Wide-Leg Jeans
$180.60
$258.00
Neiman Marcus
Pinko
Balloon-Fit Cotton-Lyocell Jeans - Gray
$243.82
Italist
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%
Ramy Brook
Dorotha Tiered Maxi Skirt
$157.99
$395.00
Neiman Marcus
Gimaguas
Jardin Cheks Bermuda Shorts - White
$110.82
Italist
-60%
Veronica Beard
Sira Floral Chiffon Skirt Purple
$171.20
$428.00
Neiman Marcus
Pinko
Untouchable Skirt - Black
$116.17
Italist
7 For All Mankind
Calie Jeans - Blue
$242.08
Italist
NYDJ
Marilyn High-Rise Washed Crystal Straight Leg Jean
$49.99
Rue La La
Calvin Klein
High Rise Straight Jeans - Blue
$103.62
Italist
-50%
Cinq à Sept
Francine Lace Jeans Blue
$197.49
$395.00
Neiman Marcus
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.
Yohji Yamamoto
Twill Loose-Fit Jeans - Black
$371.42
Italist
A Gold E
Low Slung Baggy wide-leg jeans Gray
$320.00
Mytheresa
Maison Margiela
Wide-Leg Denim Jeans
$306.11
Italist
Boyish
High-Rise Rigid Tickled Pink Relaxed Tapered Jean
$31.99
Rue La La
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.
-31%
Alo
| Semi-Sheer Golden Hour Tennis Skirt in Dune Grass, Size: Medium Green
$68.00
$98.00
Alo Yoga
-60%
Vince
Lace Slip Skirt Gold
$187.20
$468.00
Neiman Marcus
-30%
Costume National
Striped Modal Blouse - Beige
$94.83
Italist
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.
