1. Gaucho Pants
Comfy, free, airy, came in many colors (the most popular being this dark brown for some reason). Ah yes, the gaucho, we all had them and we all loved them. If you were lucky, you had the sequin stretchy belt to match. Let me say, thank God these are no longer a fashion necessity.
2. Sparkly Sequin Bags
I LIVED for these bags even though the sequins fell off every!!! five!!! seconds!!!
3. Light Up Tennis Shoes
Fact: I used to take giant steps in my light up shoes because I was afraid the batteries would run out.
4. Butterfly Hairclips
I'm pretty sure these didn't actually hold any hair out of my face like they were supposed to, but my oh my aren't they fashionable? Add them to any braid or pony and you were ready for the day!
5. Hair Wraps
I never actually owned one of these but I was super jealous of the girls who did. I wonder though, is it as easy to do as it looks on the box?
6. Chunky Black Platform Shoes
WHY. WHY. WHY.
7. Stick On Earrings
Before we all made it to the Claire's ear piercing phase, we used these little numbers to jazz up our jewelry game pain-free. Look at all of the shape and color options!!!
8. Panchos
I. LOVED. MY. PANCHO!!! It was like I had a blanket with me 24/7.
9. Spikey Earrings
YIKES. SPIKES.
Wow, I really don't know what to say about these except GOOD RIDDANCE.
10. Popcorn Shirts
These are now sold in your local Walgreens in a "one size fits all" bin in a variety of colors.
11. Slap Bracelets
I had one of these and yes, at the time, I was very happy about it. However, these were a painful fashion statement, to say the least, and I don't really see the obsession of having to literally SLAP a bracelet onto your body but hey, cute colors right?
12. Bobby Jack Shirts
I HAD THIS EXACT SHIRT!!!! I'm pretty sure 90% of the girls in my elementary school did as well. I don't know what happened to good old Bobby Jack but I hope he's doin' alright!
13. Giant Hair Bows
Every morning after I had my french toast sticks dipped in syrup, my mom would slap a GIANT bow on my head. It went great with a nice half up half down hair do or a high pony. These really added some flair to our already cringey outfits!
14. Lip Smackers
I literally wanted to eat these no lie. They smelled SO GOOD. And if I was lucky my mom would buy me the soda flavored pack!!!
15. Retro Charm Bracelet
I don't remember what these are called but I definitely had one. While very stylish to look at, they were very painful to wear as the tiny hairs on my fetus arms would get caught between this bracelets metal teeth any time I moved.
Girls in elementary school nowadays have better fashion than I do. SERIOUSLY. I see you, Target, with your cute little cardigans and your furry vests!!!
But I am thankful for the cringe worthy fashion trends the 2000's brought upon us girls because it is quite the laugh when you're able to sit and reflect on it!
