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.
-23%
Entire studios
Lumiere Scarf Skirt Deep Grey
$264.00
$341.00
Balardi
-41%
Oséree
Long Sequin Skirt Black
$341.00
$581.00
Balardi
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.
-45%
The Garment
Skirts Blue
$244.00
$444.00
Balardi
-71%
Lardini
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Blue
$152.00
$522.00
Yoox
-23%
Il Gufo
Pinstriped Cotton Pants White
$234.00
$302.00
Balardi
-34%
Andamane
Mini skirts Blue
$223.00
$339.00
Yoox
-50%
Nine In The Morning
Pants Grey
$171.00
$344.00
Yoox
-50%
Acne Studios
Pants
$192.00
$383.00
Yoox
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.
-23%
Douuod
Grey/Blue Wool Blend Checked Skirt Multi
$206.00
$268.00
Balardi
-59%
Marc Cain
Pants Black
$152.00
$375.00
Yoox
-76%
Garage Nouveau
Pants Pink
$49.00
$204.00
Yoox
-86%
JEJIA
Pants Gold
$72.00
$527.00
Yoox
Levi's
Womens Ribcage wide-leg jean Blue
$118.00
Simons
Levi's
Womens Cinch ultra-wide-leg jean Blue
$99.95
Simons
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.
-74%
8pm
Mini skirts Green
$56.00
$217.00
Yoox
-79%
Dsquared2
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Black
$194.00
$914.00
Yoox
-41%
Odi Et Amo
Denim shorts Blue
$166.00
$282.00
Yoox
-82%
Vivetta
Maxi skirts Blue
$154.00
$850.00
Yoox
Levi's
Womens Ribcage straight jean Blue
$99.95
Simons
-14%
Diesel
Jeans Blue
$249.00
$288.00
Balardi
-60%
Contemporaine
Womens Medium-indigo structured denim jean Fit: Wide leg, high rise Blue
$49.95
$125.00
Simons
Levi's
Jeans Blue
$245.00
Balardi
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.
-36%
Diesel
D Ark Jeans 1988
$252.00
$391.00
Balardi
-85%
Dsquared2
Jeans Blue
$131.00
$886.00
Yoox
-25%
Ganni
Black Washed Effect Baggy Jeans
$382.00
$508.00
Balardi
-83%
Denimist
Jeans Blue
$75.00
$442.00
Yoox
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.
Alo
| Sport Play Knit Dress in Black/Onyx, Size: Small
$148.00
Alo Yoga
-46%
Soaked In Luxury
Womens Zakira Evelina leopard pleated skirt Brown
$69.95
$129.00
Simons
-16%
Paloma Wool
Gonne Marrone-Donna
$228.00
$270.00
Wanan Luxury
-55%
Contemporaine
Womens Lace insert pleated chiffon skirt Black
$49.95
$110.00
Simons
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.
