THE NOUGHTIES were indeed an interesting time for fashion to say the least.
From disc belts to double denim, dresses over jeans and hideous slouch boots, it’s a period of time millions of 90s kids would love to forget about.
People have been left horrified after a Y2K trend that made them ‘look like the Michelin man’ has made a comeback[/caption]
But over the past few years, there’s been a revival of Y2K clothing hitting the high street – and now Victoria’s Secret has also jumped on the dreaded trend.
According to one fashionista, only known as @deepdivevintage on TikTok, the popular lingerie and beauty retailer is now flogging to so-called ‘popcorn tops’.
Although it is not known how much the garment is going for, the shopper was horrified upon making the discovery – especially after seeing how teeny it was.
Placing her hand next to the dark purple top, the fashion lover wondered: ”Who fits into this?
”What is going on, Victoria’s Secret?” she demanded answers.
It’s not just the lingerie brand traumatising millennials with the return of the top – a quick Google search will show you that Temu, Shein and Amazon have also jumped on the bandwagon.
After learning that apparently the hideous tops are now a thing, another fashionista, Erin Miller, took to TikTok to share her reaction.
In the now-viral video, Erin could be seen throwing her lime green popcorn top on – and it’s safe to say, she was anything but impressed.
According to the US-based TikToker (@overthemoonfaraway), we are seeing more and more old trends making a comeback as the designers can no longer come up with anything new.
”Ideas left: 0,” she concluded in the comments.
It wasn’t just Erin who wasn’t the biggest fan of the style item – over a 4,000 people flocked to comments in sheer horror.
”We are NOT bringing these back,” wrote one of the 12million viewers.
”The way I screamed ‘THOSE are coming back!?!??!?’,” another was baffled.
Fashion editor reveals the 90s trends that should stay in the past
NINETIES and noughties trends especially have become a hit with Gen Z – most likely because they didn’t wear them the first time round. Here, Deputy Fashion Editor Abby McHale gives the rundown of some of the trends that have made a comeback that we wish did not.
Disc belts
“A hit with celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Blake Lively, the belt itself did nothing that a belt should actually do – it was a mere fashion statement, not a piece to actually hold anything up.
“And it seems it’s not just me who is enraged by its return, with many taking to TikTok to give their views, saying: ‘Oh no not the disc belt! I don’t think I have the energy for it a 2nd time around’ – I feel you.”
Jelly shoes
“After not being seen on shelves for decades, they’ve made a reappearance and this time they’re not just for kids.
“Coming in a range of colourful patterns, you can get them all over the high street in either flat or heeled versions.
“Not only will you look very childish wearing such shoes, but people will also need to learn that they aren’t the comfiest – blister plasters will come in handy.”
Pedal pushers
“The cropped knee-grazing trouser were all the rage in the 1990s and 2000s, but this time the model fash pack are all over them – with both Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski wearing them out recently.
“The original IT girls, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot helped make the trousers – also called Capri pants – look effortlessly cool and glam.
“Somehow this time round they don’t seem to be having that same effect.”
”I’m convinced stores are just selling deadstock that’s literally from the 90s/00s at this point,” someone else chimed in.
”I hated that style. because I was chubby and I thought I looked like Michelin cartoon,” a fourth cried.
This comes after Primark came under fire after adding disc belt – often dubbed as ”the most unflattering” accessory of the noughties – back to the stock last summer.
That same year, 2024, Manchester-based brand Bench also launched a major Y2K throwback collection, which featured everything from tank tops, boob tubes, cargos and denim mini skirts.
Adored by the likes of Lady Gaga, Fergie and even Lisa Rinna (Beverly Hills chic darling), Bench cemented itself as a pop culture phenomenon in the noughties.
The brand created staple Y2K pieces, including the iconic hoodie with thumb holes and the beloved BBQ jacket.