There are eras associated with fond fashion memories, such as the flapper styles of the 1920s, the circle skirts of the 1950s and even the bright colors of the 1980s. And then there are times that are a little more questionable fashion-wise, like the 2000s.
Nonetheless, it’s fun to look back at the styles that were popular decades ago and reminisce about the memories associated with these fashion choices.
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Twenty years ago in 2005, you were likely wearing a rotation of low-rise jeans, capris and maybe even a Juicy Couture velour sweatsuit. But since fashion is cyclical, some of the styles of 2005 are back in closets now, a full two decades later (looking at you, crop tops).
Keep scrolling to see what exactly was in style in 2005, and which of those looks are making the rounds again.
Capri pants, which are shorter than full-length pants but longer than shorts, were a closet staple in 2005 — as seen here on reality TV star Lauren Conrad.
Mini skirts of all kinds (but especially denim) were all the rage in the early 2000s, seen here on Kristin Cavallari.
Jeans were low-rise in 2005 — and often paired with a crop top, like here on Ciara.
Even the sweatpants were low-rise in 2005, seen here on Paris Hilton.
Belts were statement pieces, and they were low-slung in 2005, like here on Gabrielle Union.
Lindsay Lohan is seen here in another major trend of 2005 — graphic T-shirts.
Rihanna, seen here not only in the 2005 staple of capri pants, sports a vest as a top, which was also popular at the time.
Popular aughts singer Mario rocks a bucket hat, a sought-after accessory throughout 2005.
The paramount accessory of 2005 were trucker hats. Celebrities ranging from Paris Hilton to Ashton Kutcher were known to wear the trend.
In 2005, tops were cropped, whether they were tanks, T-shirts or long-sleeved shirts, like here on Rihanna.
Skinny jeans had a moment for most of the aughts, including in 2005 as seen here on model Elle MacPherson.
Sienna Miller was the queen of boho-chic tops in 2005.
Velour sweatsuits, particularly Juicy Couture velour sweatsuits, had a major moment in 2005, and were regularly worn by celebrities, like Paris Hilton, on errands and to red carpet events alike.
It was common to pair shorts with high heels in 2005 — and even better if there were tights, too, as seen here on Disney star Ashley Tisdale.
Tank tops and T-shirts weren't the only cropped clothing in 2005 — cropped sweaters and cardigans were also commonplace, seen here on Mandy Moore.
Uggs were everywhere in 2005, and while the boots are still popular today, in 2005, they were even worn with short denim skirts, as seen here on Padma Lakshmi.
Bubble hems, which create a rounded effect on the hems of skirts and dresses, were popular among celebrities and non-celebrities alike in 2005. While Mischa Barton wore the style to a party (as seen here), high school girls also wore the style to prom.
When it came to shoes, the strappier the better in 2005, as seen here on Lucy Liu.
Here, Keira Knightley wore one of 2005's iconic trends — oversized sunglasses.
There were rhinestones and glitter on jeans and tops, like here on Mariah Carey, throughout 2005.
You couldn't leave the house in 2005 without seeing at least one person in a polo shirt, as seen on Nick Cannon here. While Nick's collar is folded, in many instances during the early 2000s, polo collars were popped.
Ashlee Simpson is pictured here in one of the most popular accessories of 2005: long and layered beaded necklaces.
Dark, side-swept bangs, dark nails, graphic tees and hoodies were the dress code of the emo-punk bands of the early 2000s, as seen here on Fall Out Boy member Pete Wentz.
Gladiator sandals, whether heeled, like here on Jennifer Lopez, or flat, were an in-demand shoe choice.
In 2005, long, skinny scarves could be seen on everyone from young celebrities, like here on Ashton Kutcher, to older folks.