Aeropostale Polos:

Ahh, the beloved Aeropostale polo. Embellished with a little butterfly, these were the epitome of cool. They were versatile because they came in every color imaginable (bonus points for layering them).

Skorts:

Skorts were the staple of the early 2000s, because a regular skirt was just a little bit too slutty for Mom.

Ponchos:

The classic crocheted poncho was another early 2000s look that killed the game. If you were lucky enough to have a Limited Too poncho you were probably the coolest girl in school, and as for the rest of us…Grandma’s homemade poncho will have to do.

Zip-Off Pants:

These were the most versatile garments to ever be invented. Picture this: It’s a very chilly morning and you need pants, but then it warms up throughout the day and BAM! Just zip those bad boys off and you have a nice pair of shorts.

Popcorn Shirts:

I never was sure when there would be a time that anyone would need an expandable shirt. Maybe when you go on vacation and you have a limited space to pack? Popcorn shirts were made out of the most questionable material, yet they were still so popular for some reason.

Gauchos:

Gauchos may have been the best early 2000s trend. They were so flowy and comfortable and who didn’t look good in cotton shin-length pants?

Zigzag Headbands:

These headbands were so awful, yet they found their way into everyone’s bathrooms. They had razor sharp teeth that pierced your scalp, but hey, beauty is pain.

Anything Cheetah Print:

Once The Cheetah Girls hit the Disney Channel, everyone had to spice up their wardrobes. Cheetah print was everywhere, and don’t try to lie, you totally wanted the matching cheetah sweatsuits they wore in their first movie.

Scarf Belts:

They didn’t hold up your Hollister jeans, and were strictly for fashion purposes. The more sparkles and glitter, the better.