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    Owl Necklaces, Space Leggings, And Other Horrible 2013 Fashion Trends

    Honestly, what were we thinking?

    The early 2010s were a tough time for fashion. There was a lot of business casual attire being worn to the club, excessive pleather and spikes, and boho chic was taken to new levels.

    Aly Michaelka wearing tie dye and owl necklace

    As it's 2023, let's look back to 10 years ago and relive the most shameful trends we took part of. Prepare to cringe.

    Girl pulling her trendy sweater over head being shy

    1. Space Leggings

    A model wears galaxy print leggings and Converse in a field

    2. Peplum Shirts

    Singer/actress Selena Gomez attends the 2013 NewNowNext Awards at The Fonda Theatre on April 13, 2013 in Los Angeles, California

    3. Owl Necklaces

    Bianca Gascoigne Attends The European Premiere Of Happy Feet Two At The Empire Leicester Square

    4. Wedge Sneakers

    A shot of a model from waist down, showing green and yellow high wedge sneakers

    5. Spiked Shoes

    Host Nick Cannon (shoe detail) perform onstage during the 5th Annual TeenNick HALO Awards at Hollywood Palladium on November 17, 2013 in Hollywood, California

    6. Harem Pants

    Alli Simpson arrives at the 2013 Radio Disney Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 27, 2013 in Los Angeles, California

    7. Skull Print Scarves

    Actress Christie Carlson Romano attends the launch of the new T-Mobile Sidekick LX at The Clubhouse on October 16, 2007 in Los Angeles, California

    8. High Low Skirts and Dresses

    Annemarie Eilfeld attends the Smago Award 2014 at Best Western MOA Hotel on November 26, 2014 in Berlin, Germany

    9. Metallic Leggings

    TV personality Amanda Seales attends the American Airlines and BlackAtlas.com launch party at The Studio Musuem on August 3, 2012 in New York City

    10. Coachella Chic

    Music fan attends day 2 of the 2014 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2014 in Indio, California

    11. Mesh Cutout Tops

    Young woman in mesh cutout black top

    12. Clip-in Feathers

    Ke$ha attends the NRJ Music Awards 2010 at Palais des Festivals on January 23, 2010 in Cannes, France

    13. Pleather Jeans

    Jessie J walks down the street in faux leather leggings and sunglasses

    14. Neon Everything

    Actress Chloë Grace Moretz attends the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California

    15. Bandage Dresses

    Tali Duclaud arrives at Telemundo's Premios Tu Mundo Awards 2014 at American Airlines Arena on August 21, 2014 in Miami, Florida

    16. Low Cut Mens Shirts

    Russell Brand meets fans and signs copies of his book 'Revolution' at Waterstone

    17. Acid Wash Jeans

    A girl wears fake UGG boots and acid washed jeans

    18. Excessive Floral Print

    Kaley Cuoco is seen on August 11, 2014 in Los Angeles, California

    19. Lace Cutout Dresses

    Actress Hailee Steinfeld arrives at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on August 10, 2014

    What was your most hated fashion trend of 2013? Which ones do you want to see make a comeback? Let us know in the comments!