Gen Z’s It Girl Olivia Rodrigo is decidedly a sign of the times in more ways than just her music. It’s safe to say her influence has easily infiltrated the fashion world. Like many other Gen Zers, that means a lot of nods to Y2K fashion. While Y2K trends have slowly been creeping back, Rodrigo’s meteoric rise and notably ‘00s-inspired outfits have seemingly accelerated Y2K’s renaissance further. As you continue to bop to her first studio album SOUR, peep Rodrigo’s best Y2K outfits.
I could easily picture this metallic ‘fit from Rodrigo’s “brutal” music video making an appearance in a Danity Kane or Destiny Child’s music video.
It doesn’t get much more Y2K than baby top with graphic text and a grunge-y pleated skirt. The edgy black-and-metal belt is just the cherry on top.
The singer took 2000s punk and ran with it for this look. Her plaid, pleated skirt and matching corset with a distressed T-shirt over it is enough to sell the Y2K fashion vibe, but of course, the 18-year-old took it a few steps further with clips loaded up by her pigtails and a scrunchie — a nostalgic, just-left-Claire’s touch.
Another of Rodrigo’s best Y2K outfits is this lacy, cherry-printed slip dress. Once again, she really upped the ante by filling her head with hair ties for a hairdo that puts Lily Moscovitz from Princess Diaries to shame.
Although fans didn’t get a full-body look for this ‘fit, the grunge influence is clear in the “good 4 u” singer’s wardrobe. The oversize camo flannel, Dr. Martens, and black pants make it hard to believe she’s writing pop music and not that Seattle sound.
At this point, I think it’s fair to say Rodrigo’s favorite print is plaid. She wore it again during her SNL performance, this time, however, in yellow and purple.
A mesh, psychedelic shirt; chunky, black heeled boots; and a mini skirt? It seriously doesn’t get more early ‘00s than this. The fact that Rodrigo just wore this outfit on a day trip really shows that Y2K fashion is more than just clothes you put on; it’s a lifestyle.