“Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed.” —Elle Woods
The early 2000s was a golden age for rom-coms and teen movies.
However, looking back from the 2020s, I can’t imagine ever thinking some of their most iconic style moments were, well, actually stylish.
So, here are 29 outfits I can’t believe we let ’00s movies call fashion:
1.
Gabriella’s wilted flower prom dress from High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
2.
Jennifer’s Limited Too jacket from Jennifer’s Body.
3.
Aquamarine’s aquamarine dress from Aquamarine.
4.
Anna’s baggy “I’m in a band” pants from Freaky Friday.
5.
Galleria’s Christmassy vacation ‘fit from Cheetah Girls 2: When In Spain.
6.
Melanie’s all-denim getup from Sweet Home Alabama.
7.
Shelley’s halter top from The House Bunny, which appears to be one top sewed over another.
8.
Elle’s Slytherin professor outfit in Legally Blonde
9.
Mia’s underwhelming ball gown from the end of The Princess Diaries
10.
Andy’s attempt at fitting in at Runway in The Devil Wears Prada
11.
Penny’s doily-ish crop top from Almost Famous.
12.
Big’s basic button-down in Sex and the City
13.
Kenya’s first date outfit in Something New
14.
Jenna’s ’80s-inspired party look in 13 Going on 30
15.
Daphne’s casual couture that she wore on the runway in What a Girl Wants
16.
Juliet’s train conductor hat from Love Actually
17.
Lucinda’s Dollar Tree fairy outfit from Ella Enchanted
18.
Bella’s first day of school pajamas in Twilight
19.
Hitch’s blazer/shirt combo in Hitch
20.
Giselle’s modern dress in Enchanted
21.
Regina’s “professional in pink” ensemble from Mean Girls
22.
Steve’s very boring sweater in The Wedding Planner
23.
Summer’s wrinkly dress in 500 Days of Summer
24.
Andie’s splotchy, polka-dot dress in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
25.
Jules’s clubbing outfit in Bend It Like Beckham
26.
Sophie’s summer camp shorts in Mamma Mia!
27.
Sarah’s giant tiger necklace in Forgetting Sarah Marshall
28.
Viola’s seatbelt-inspired dress in She’s the Man
29.
And finally, Elle’s Jackie Kennedy outfit from Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde.