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.
-20%
Jacques Wei
Draped asymmetric maxi skirt Brown
$496.00
$620.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Bite Studios
Asymmetric Ruffled Belt Beige
$290.00
$415.00
Eraldo
-30%
Joseph
Ade plissé asymmetric crêpe midi skirt Brown
$494.00
$705.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Coperni
Skirts Red
$408.00
$583.00
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.
-30%
Frankie Shop
Lui striped shorts Blue
$158.00
$225.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Mstere Pinstripe Shorts Blue
$209.00
$299.00
Eraldo
-30%
Frankie Shop
Oakdale pinstripe wide-leg pants Blue
$224.00
$320.00
Mytheresa
-77%
Maison Margiela
Midi skirts White
$90.00
$390.00
Yoox
-30%
Frankie Shop
Oakdale pinstripe wide-leg pants Black
$221.00
$315.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Frankie Shop
Ripley pinstripe twill wide-leg pants Blue
$246.00
$410.00
Mytheresa
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.
-20%
Frankie Shop
Aurora plaid sheer mesh midi skirt Beige
$216.00
$270.00
Mytheresa
-77%
High
Pants Red
$116.00
$511.00
Yoox
Bananhot
Solay gingham semi-sheer maxi skirt Brown
$205.00
Mytheresa
-70%
Pinko
Pants Red
$160.00
$532.00
Yoox
-40%
7 For All Mankind
Pleated wide-leg jeans Blue
$237.00
$395.00
Mytheresa
-40%
7 For All Mankind
Pleated high-rise wide-leg jeans Blue
$231.00
$385.00
Mytheresa
-40%
7 For All Mankind
Willow Wide high-rise wide-leg jeans Blue
$210.00
$350.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Vince
Cropped wide-leg jeans Black
$222.00
$555.00
Mytheresa
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.
-40%
Juliet Dunn
Majorelle tiered cotton miniskirt Blue
$191.00
$319.00
Mytheresa
Twik
Womens Puffy tiered miniskirt White
$49.00
Simons
-50%
Juliet Dunn
Floral cotton tiered midi dress
$222.00
$444.00
Mytheresa
Twik
Womens Patterned poplin tiered maxi skirt Blue
$49.00
Simons
-50%
BOSS
Womens Ada faded jean Fit: Straight leg, high rise
$99.95
$199.00
Simons
-65%
Guess Co
Women s Flare Denim Pants Used Indigo Wash Multi
$118.00
$336.00
Slam Jam
-78%
Alyx
Jeans White
$213.00
$971.00
Yoox
-65%
Guess Co
Women s Flare Denim Pants Used Sanded Black Wash
$107.00
$305.00
Slam Jam
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.
A Gold E
Low Slung Baggy wide-leg jeans Black
$490.00
Mytheresa
-46%
Diesel
Jeans Silver
$191.00
$355.00
Yoox
-33%
Ganni
Baggy Denim Jeans Blue
$363.00
$541.00
Balardi
-40%
Darkpark
Lisa Loose Fit Carpenter Denim Brown
$304.00
$506.00
Bernardelli
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.
Frankie Shop
Peri sheer silk-blend midi skirt Yellow
$225.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Dorothee Schumacher
Sheer Flowers floral draped midi skirt Red
$238.00
$475.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Frankie Shop
Alsen knitted sheer wrap skirt Yellow
$228.00
$325.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Frankie Shop
Aurora plaid sheer mesh midi skirt Beige
$216.00
$270.00
Mytheresa
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.
