1. Dresses in the '00s:
Thin straps, short to mid-length (especially for year 10 formals), and bright colours were all the rage.
2. Dresses now:
Formals now literally look like a red carpet event, and the dresses are truly amazing.
3. Heels in the '00s:
Pointed toe, kitten heels, or heels with thin straps were a fave.
4. Heels now:
Thin heels are back in, and the strappier the better.
5. Style icons in the '00s:
Paris Hilton's baby-doll maxi dress. Who could forget?
6. Style icons now:
Say what you want, but the Kardashian-Jenners are glam AF.
7. Hairstyles in the '00s:
RIP barrel curls and bobby-pin updos.
8. Hairstyles now:
Soft waves, bobs, and balayage are popular choices.
9. Makeup in the '00s:
The smokier the eye, the better.
10. Makeup now:
Strong brows, winged eyeliner, and matte lips.
11. Boys fashion in the '00s:
White jackets and wide-leg pants. Schmick.
12. Boys fashion now:
Smarten it up with some navy-blue suits.
13. Boys hair in the '00s:
Those beachy locks, often helped by some casual blonde ~highlights~ that weren't entirely natural.
14. Boys hair now:
The man bun trend continues on.
15. Must-have accessories for '00s formals:
Flip phones, sparkly clutches with a strap, and Juicy Tube lip-glosses for all your touch-up desires.
16. Must-have accessories now:
Small, classic clutches, a matte lip cream, and of course a light-up phone case for 🔥🔥🔥 selfies.
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