The Tk 2000s Fads That Dominated Tumblr
The 2000s were a time when teenagers felt like they were kings of the world. The Internet was speeding up and reaching more and more people around the world, and the possibilities were endless. Digital platforms allowed you to connect with people from all places and share experiences like never before, and fashion found a new way to become the center of the young culture.
On top of that, teens just wanted to have fun and take silly pictures, not knowing they'd regret it a few years later. So, here are some 2000s fads that dominated Tumblr before social media was even a thing.
Christina Aguilera's Look
She knew what was coming when she released her debut album in 1999.
Epitome of Cool
Cellphones weren't all that common in the mid-2000s, so having one made you automatically cool, and you wanted to show it off as much as you could.
Boys being boys
Men's fashion wasn't too different from other eras, but everything was as tight as it could be.
Queen of Style
Avril Lavigne was a fashion icon who defined a lot of the 2000s looks. The interesting part is that her most iconic look, pictured here, wasn't originally hers.
Hip Hop Fashion
Thanks to TV shows, rappers were a central part of the 2000s culture, and their looks became mainstream for a while.
Hats, Glasses, and Tans
A classic 2000s look, brought to you by Paris Hilton.
Casual Red Carpet
Are they wearing flip flops?
A little bit of everything
Your look didn't have to make sense, and the weirder, the better. Until you grew up and regretted every bit of it.
Celebrity Role Models
The most popular female artists seemed to borrow clothes from the same wardrobe. It was the time to be dangerously skinny, it seems.
Belly Button
It was the time of the belly button.
Oversized Rappers
This was also a very common look among hip hop artists.
Camera Flash
In a time before front-facing cameras in cellphones, every place with a mirror was a place for a picture. And the flash of digital cameras was used as an effect when applying filters wasn't all that great.
Mirror Selfie
Bathrooms in malls became a gathering spot for urban tribes looking to document their journey through adolescence.
Midriff Baring
That was the defining feature of the decade, but nobody knows exactly how or why.
Caps for the boys
Since boys' clothes didn't really change much over the years, they had to get creative with accessories, and caps and visors became a trend.
Elaborate Hair
Bangs were a sign of coolness, but the rest of the hair could go in so many different directions.
Touching Grass
2000s fashion was so unique that you can recognize a picture of that time by the clothes, no matter the setting.
Sunglasses all day
Sunglasses were cool for pictures, and the bigger, the better.
Emo Look
The 2000s were the last time teens identified with a community through their style and activities. The life before social media hit.
Digital Memories
Digital cameras were cool, not like the old film cameras the boomers had.
