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.
-37%
Kocca
Midi Skirts, female, Blue, XL, Asymmetrical Pleated Skirt with Belt
£81.78
£129.20
Miinto
Chloé
Asymmetrical Striped Wool Skirt Size M Brown
£210.00
HEWI
-70%
Patrizia Pepe
gathered glitter asymmetric skirt - Black
£102.00
£342.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Jacques Wei
Draped asymmetric maxi skirt Brown
£312.00
£390.00
Mytheresa
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%
Yohji Yamamoto
PS SU Short Black
£195.00
£280.00
Labels
-30%
Essentiel
Navy Glossary Midi Skirt Blue
£142.51
£203.61
Miinto
-40%
Frankie Shop
Neutral Pinstripe Pleated Skirt - Womens - Polyester/Viscose/Wool
£108.00
£180.00
Browns
-30%
Frankie Shop
Oakdale pinstripe wide-leg pants Blue
£98.00
£140.00
Mytheresa
MUGLER
Black with Red Pinstripe Wool Trousers Size S
£104.12
HEWI
-5%
Pinko
Slim-fit Trousers, female, Blue, XS, Pita Trousers
£201.84
£213.15
Miinto
-30%
Frankie Shop
Neutral Pinstripe Twill Trousers - Womens - Polyester/Viscose/Wool
£151.00
£215.00
Browns
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
-80%
Acne Studios
Irella Checked Mini Skirt - Womens - Linen/Flax/Viscose Brown
£49.00
£245.00
Browns
-20%
Ganni
Checked wool wrap skirt Brown
£212.00
£265.00
Mytheresa
Fat Face
FatFace Bleach Denim Peddlepusher Jeans
£48.00
FatFace
-31%
Tommy Hilfiger
Claire High Rise Wide Leg Jeans Blue
£66.00
£95.00
Tommy Hilfiger
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.
-58%
Fat Face
FatFace Tonia Black Circle Floral Midi Skirt
£25.00
£59.00
FatFace
Isabel Marant
Naomi Skirt Black
£217.51
Miinto
-30%
Isabel Marant
Naomi tiered cotton-blend miniskirt Black
£175.00
£250.00
Mytheresa
Fat Face
FatFace Relaxed Straight Jeans in Blue Denim
£59.00
FatFace
-24%
Levi's
501 Crop Grey Jeans
£178.05
£233.93
Miinto
-30%
Max Mara
Balco high-rise straight jeans Black
£178.00
£255.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Tommy Hilfiger
Faded Mid Rise Straight Leg Jeans
£60.00
£120.00
Tommy Hilfiger
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
-35%
Department Five
Straight Fit Jeans, female, Blue, M, High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
£137.82
£210.55
Miinto
Serena Bute
Slouchy Jogger - Ecru White
£245.00
Serena Bute
Max Mara
Wide Trousers, female, Green, XS, Wide Trousers
£216.64
Miinto
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.
-49%
Fat Face
FatFace Annie Black Lace Midi Skirt
£35.00
£69.00
FatFace
-40%
Frankie Shop
Alsen knitted sheer wrap skirt Yellow
£123.00
£205.00
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.
