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.
-28%
Junya Watanabe
Skirts Black
£487.00
£672.00
Balardi
-50%
Áeron
Aster skirt - Black
£223.00
£447.00
FARFETCH
-40%
MRZ
Mrz Grey
£292.00
£484.00
Balardi
-38%
Roman
Geo Print Asymmetric A-Line Skirt Black
£20.00
£32.00
Roman
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.
-10%
Manila Grace
BOTTOMWEAR - Denim skirts on YOOX.COM Blue
£144.00
£160.00
Yoox.com
-20%
Frankie Shop
Blake pleated pinstripe twill miniskirt Beige
£152.00
£190.00
Mytheresa
Roman
Stripe Elastic Tie Waist Cropped Trousers Blue
£25.00
Roman
-40%
Ganni
Pinstripe tiered miniskirt Grey
£102.00
£170.00
Mytheresa
-49%
BABYLON
BOTTOMWEAR - Trousers on YOOX.COM Black
£69.00
£134.00
Yoox.com
-30%
Frankie Shop
Ripley pinstripe twill wide-leg pants Blue
£164.00
£235.00
Mytheresa
-4%
Maje
BOTTOMWEAR - Trousers on YOOX.COM Grey
£186.00
£194.00
Yoox.com
-50%
Sir.
Guillaume pinstripe pants Brown
£195.00
£390.00
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.
-30%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Checked miniskirt Beige
£245.00
£350.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Ganni
Check Wool Mix Skirt Brown
£220.00
£275.00
Labels
Roman
Check Print Pocket Stretch A line Skirt Green
£26.00
Roman
-30%
Isabel Marant
Blandine checked cotton and linen shirt Pink
£182.00
£260.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Frame Denim
Le Slim Palazzo high-rise wide-leg jeans Blue
£216.00
£270.00
Mytheresa
Levi's
726 High Rise Flare Jeans - Womens - 24X32 - Blue
£100.00
Levi's
-40%
A Gold E
Ren high-rise wide-leg jeans Grey
£198.00
£330.00
Mytheresa
-50%
7 For All Mankind
Womens Ladies Jeans Modern Dojo Tailorless Flare Fit - Blue - Size 24 (Waist)
£115.00
£230.00
Secret Sales
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.
-34%
AllSaints
Viscose Talia Tiered Maxi Skirt, Size: UK 16/US 12 Pink
£118.00
£179.00
AllSaints
-20%
Roman
Lace Detail Cotton A Line Maxi Skirt White
£20.00
£25.00
Roman
Fat Face
FatFace Tonia Black Circle Floral Midi Skirt
£59.00
FatFace
-50%
AllSaints
Womens Cotton Wendel Straight Leg Denim Jeans, Size: 30 Grey
£64.00
£129.00
AllSaints
-30%
Max Mara
Balco high-rise straight jeans Black
£178.00
£255.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Calvin Klein
High Rise Straight Jeans Blue
£55.00
£110.00
Calvin Klein
-75%
Victoria Beckham
Patchwork HEAVY Boot Cut Jeans 30cm size 25
£120.75
£482.98
GLAMOOD
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.
-60%
Palm Angels
Oversized cargo pants Beige
£242.00
£606.00
Mytheresa
Levi's
XL Straight Jeans - Womens - 23X29 - Blue
£110.00
Levi's
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.
-30%
Dorothee Schumacher
Sheer Flowers floral draped midi skirt Red
£196.00
£280.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Fat Face
FatFace Annie Black Lace Midi Skirt
£48.00
£69.00
FatFace
-75%
Adriana Hot Couture
Macrame Lace Sheer Pants size S
£49.40
£197.58
GLAMOOD
Frankie Shop
Peri Skirt - Womens - Silk/Polyamide Red
£135.00
Browns
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.
