2004 we have chosen looks from elegant to formal, from soft to energetic to big and bold. Fashion seems to be divided as a nation during the presidential election.
If fashion reflects our cultural climate, captures ideas of status, rebellion and conformity, what does it mean? What will 2004 look like?
Last year we continued our passion for plastic surgery. In popular reality shows, women (and some men) have used silicone to shape their natural skin into an ideal-looking shape, fix their noses, or have fat removed from their hips and injected into their lips to achieve the perfect body. At the time, organic food and natural beauty products made a huge impact on the market.
Even as same-sex marriage rights divided the country, Queer Eye for a straight man thought whether it's wanting to pluck your eyebrows or swap tight white underwear for Calvin Klein boxers.
The previously unknown concept known as nipple shield elegance, Sado-maso became part of the American lexicon when Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunctioned during the Super Bowl halftime show.
At the same time, pop stars known for revealing bottoms and tops have recently swapped their navel piercings for long dresses (Christina Aguilera) and dresses with thick fur. Shoes. Boots (Britney Spears) also chuckles.
Fashion 2004: Von Dutch
If you watch Von Dutch's documentary Once Se ' Hulu , you will understand why it is not worth it. For a long time, Von Dutch's advantage was impossible to avoid. Hats, shirts, pants, events and more. The biggest celebrities of all time have rocked this brand like their lives depended on it. In the beginning, the trucker hat with the classic Von Dutch logo impressed the fashion icon. I mean, Paris and Nicole use von Dutch almost exclusively in The Ordinary Life. Once he arrived and took over, he completely disappeared. It's one of the many brands that has decided to reinvent itself and be reborn, but I don't think it will ever come back to what it was. Although I kind of like the Von Dutch 2000. look (look Anna, she's great),
Mini Skirts in 2004
This is probably the category I want to highlight this category. Time to finally give this lady flowers. Many things that were fashionable in the early 2000s would not exist without the work of Penélope Cruz. It was and still is a 2000 model. Millions of girls are influenced by this women's style and for good reason. Mini skirts are everywhere and no one wears them more than in Paris. If anyone wore a skirt in the early 2000s, it was a classic mini skirt, a denim skirt or a skirt, and then some that fit all three descriptions. The only thing I have to say is that the queens of the 60s are not here to give us the best memories. The mini is an all time classic and a must have for anyone who wants to enjoy their beauty in 2024.
Dressy Capri Pants
No, no and no. Capri pants were a crazy time and I hope no one thinks about them anymore. J.Lo (Queen of Fashion Capris) will probably appreciate it if I say this, but they definitely need to keep it 2004 fashion. I'm not a big fan of capris; I have never been there and never will be there.
Real Graphic Tees
I know some things never go out of style, but even if they do, that doesn't mean they stay the same. Graphic tees are a must, even a window to the soul in 2004. You can't recreate the feeling of going to Hot Topic and picking out the best graphic tee ever. Now we have graphic t-shirts with emojis or a bunch of kids buying graphic t-shirts from artists they've never heard of or heard of. It's a facade today and I miss the days when people used graphics to represent what they liked.
Empire-waist
Very specific and another thing that will probably never go out of style, but the empire waist is timeless to me and everyone else covets it. In case you don't know, an empire waist is basically a dress or blouse that sits below the bust line and falls below your natural waistline. This is a great haircut if you want to shift the focus of your figure from the waist to the chest. It also helps to make it look longer. Both are great for short and tall clients. Anything that is versatile and can be worn in multiple ways, such as dresses, blouses, long sleeves and short sleeves, definitely deserves a revival.
Extra Long Pointed Toe Boots
For those who almost gave up hope when wide and medium boots are no longer made, I know about longer pointy toe boots. to jump Jumping was never meant for me. Of course the pointy heels were classic, but the length and the way they were worn was the LOOK of the time. Not to mention, the Wicked Witch of the West takes silly to a whole new level when paired with bootcut jeans. Fortunately, as a society we have evolved towards more complete footwear that every toe can enjoy.
Jeans Top
I don't know. At least not in its original state. Many fashion icons have become loyal followers of the dress-versus-jeans trend, but luckily, many have managed to buck it. As for the recent revival, I don't hate it. But this is only because in 2023 they have moved away from clothes that clearly need to stand on their own and towards long tunics or tunics that clearly don't need to stand on their own.
Bandana Hair Accessories
In the early 2000s I really had a variety of accessories. Hats, scarves, belts, necklaces... you name it, they wear it (usually together). But one thing that ALWAYS looks good on me is lots of hair accessories, especially scarves/scarves. At the time, there was a huge trend among teenagers and adults that I can only describe as the perfect summer camp hairstyle. Sometimes paired with braids and Lizzie McGuire's iconic chic hairstyle, the scarf accessory has been an all-time favorite. Sure, they're great when you're having a bad hair day, but people have really been wearing them on the red carpet. It is very elegant. We miss the days when streetwear and comfort were the epitome of fashion.
