All of Britney Spears's Most Underrated Y2K Looks
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Carlos Alvarez/Getty ImagesWe could never say to no to a neon moment, particularly when paired with a patterned miniskirt.
Layer this under neutrals to bring in a fun burst of color.
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Frank Micelotta/Getty ImagesYes she dared to rock the crop top with a low-rise skirt, as she should.
You can never have too many ribbed sweaters, and this one looks so comfortable.
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Dave Hogan/Getty ImagesSequined top? Check. Sequined pants? Check.
Cowl necks have seen a resurgence, and we completely understand why.
The sleeves, the buttons, the color… this top is total Y2K eye candy.
Spears's outfits often incorporated fun nods to Western style. This suede belt is a chic way to channel the look.
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Evan Agostini/Getty ImagesThese long, fur-trimmed cardigan-coats need to make a comeback. And yes, we see the butterfly boots.
This style comes in all sorts of fun colorways, including a metallic blue.
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Chris Weeks/Getty ImagesBoldly taking orange where few dare to tread.
Embrace bold color. These stretch flare pants come in multiple lengths, too.
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Evan Agostini/Getty ImagesLBD, but make it quintessentially Britney Spears.
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Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesBlack-tie glamour from Ms. Spears.
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Steve Granitz/Getty ImagesSnakeskin pants in aqua blue? Don’t mind if we do.
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Ron Wolfson/Getty ImagesDeep cowl necklines are a repeated motif in Spears’s 2000s looks.
The metallic detailing on this is so subtle and gives such a pretty sheen.
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Barry King/Getty ImagesThe purple fringe, the teal necklace—we love it all.
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Dave Hogan/Getty ImagesA more pared-back moment for early-2000s Britney.
The halter neckline and side cutouts give this a subtle Y2K feel.
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Steve Granitz/Getty ImagesThis fuschia color is so stunning, but the beading takes it to the next level.
The tie-details on the straps, the wrap skirt—everything about this dress is stunning.
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Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesThe halter neckline, layered chain belt, and acid-wash flare jeans make this the outfit of our preteen dreams.
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Lalo Yasky/Getty ImagesWe could never say no to a corset dress. This gorgeous lacy-blue number with the floral shawl is perfection.
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Dave Benett/Getty ImagesSpears turns the bedazzled meter up to ten.
The corset top trend had a huge moment in the early 2000s.
We love how Spears mixed jeans with a formal look—we think these jeans do something similar.
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Vinnie Zuffante/Getty ImagesThere’s just something about the pink-on-pink with the cargo pants.
Those boots! Spears ventured into neutrals more than expected in the 2000s.
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Frank Trapper/Getty ImagesThe pageboy cap and dress-over-jeans combo is too nostalgic.
You can't have a Spears-inspired shopping roundup without a pageboy cap.
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Steve Azzara/Getty ImagesYou don’t need to layer when the coat speaks for itself.
This coat adds an instant cool-factor to any outfit.
The sheer organza jacket is such a whimsical detail. Side note, who didn’t love Spears's short bob moment around 2000.
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Andy Butterton/Getty ImagesTracksuit, but dress it up. The orange shades are also a must.
These just need a crystal butterfly on the lens and we'd be right back in 2003.
Up next, these are the Y2K fashion trends we're still wearing.