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.
AllSaints
Annalie asymmetric midi skirt - Black
£132.00
FARFETCH
Jacques Wei
Draped asymmetric maxi skirt Brown
£280.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Roman
Abstract Print Asymmetric Stretch Skirt Red
£16.00
£32.00
Roman
Chloé
Asymmetrical Striped Wool Skirt Size M Brown
£210.00
HEWI
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.
Roman
Stripe Elastic Tie Waist Cropped Trousers Blue
£25.00
Roman
-80%
Dolce & Gabbana
Pinstriped Double-Pleat Virgin Wool Trousers size 40
£198.59
£992.93
GLAMOOD
Lounge
Pleated Skort - Brown Pinstripe - 10
£55.00
Lounge
-30%
Frankie Shop
Ripley pinstripe twill wide-leg pants Blue
£164.00
£235.00
Mytheresa
-45%
AllSaints
Cropped Fit Trousers PAYTON with Lurex Pinstripe size 42
£66.01
£120.02
GLAMOOD
-8%
Mos Mosh
Wide Trousers, female, Beige, XS, Pinstripe Boxy Trousers Sesame
£110.29
£119.88
Miinto
-80%
Rag & Bone
Pinstriped Trousers MARIANNE size Xs
£77.54
£387.68
GLAMOOD
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.
-57%
Ganni
Check Wool Mix Skirt Brown
£119.00
£275.00
Labels
Roman
Check Print Pocket Stretch A line Skirt Green
£26.00
Roman
-20%
Ganni
Checked wool wrap skirt Brown
£212.00
£265.00
Mytheresa
-49%
Nobody's Child
Black High Rise Wide Leg Jeans
£38.00
£75.00
Nobody's Child
-50%
Frame Denim
The Wide wide-leg jeans Blue
£135.00
£270.00
Mytheresa
Diesel
1996 D-Sire low-rise wide-leg jeans - Black
£130.00
FARFETCH
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.
Roman
Boho Floral Shirred Waist Maxi Skirt
£36.00
Roman
Isabel Marant
Naomi tiered cotton-blend miniskirt Black
£250.00
Mytheresa
Roman
Broderie Tiered Maxi Skirt
£20.00
Roman
AllSaints
Viscose Eva Elasticated Waist Tiered Maxi Skirt, Size: S Black
£139.00
AllSaints
-20%
Dondup
Cropped Jeans, female, Black, W28, Black Logo Jeans with Pockets
£194.88
£243.60
Miinto
-50%
Calvin Klein
High Rise Straight Jeans Blue
£55.00
£110.00
Calvin Klein
-24%
Levi's
501 Crop Grey Jeans
£178.05
£233.93
Miinto
Alexander Wang
Denim Printed Jeans Size 25/63 Blue
£140.25
HEWI
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.
Serena Bute
Slouchy Jogger - Navy Blue
£245.00
Serena Bute
Serena Bute
Slouchy Jogger - Grey
£245.00
Serena Bute
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%
Fat Face
FatFace Annie Black Lace Midi Skirt
£48.00
£69.00
FatFace
Maison Close
LAmoureuse sheer-mesh waspie corset - Purple
£105.00
FARFETCH
-60%
AllSaints
Viscose Ari Kora Floral Print Ruffle Mini Dress, Size: UK 14/US 10 Pink
£71.00
£179.00
AllSaints
-80%
sacai
Asymmetric Skirt with Sheer Detail size 46
£170.09
£850.47
GLAMOOD
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.
