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My Early 2000’s Style Guide: How to Get the Elena Gilbert Look

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Ina
Looking for early 2000s fashion inspo? This list features affordable Y2K wardrobe pieces inspired by Elena Gilbert’s iconic small-town style from The Vampire Diaries. Everything you need to recreate that soft, nostalgic 2000s look in your everyday ou...
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Layered Baby Tees & Henleys

tops that are all about that comfy but put together 2000’s look

 
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the classic, most flattering combo
Long sleeve ribbed henley top with lace patchwork
 
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layer with a button up and you're set!
Lace tank top sets
 
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cutest choice -its airy and gorgeous
Long sleeve henley top
 
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endless layering options!
V-neck Y2K long sleeve
 
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Delicate lace trim with a structured fit
Lace-Trim Corset Top
 
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a stunning choice to style as you wish
Long sleeve button down top
 
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get the perfect silhouette with this cute top!
Snatched Y2k laced crop top
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breath-taking, detailed tanks -perfect layering top
Double stitched laced tank top
 
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such a flattering look with the cute bow strings
Long sleeve fitted tee
 
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pre-layered! convenient and gorg
Double layered long sleeve top
 
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such a whimsy 2000s-esque tank
Asymmetrical ruffled tank top
 
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perfect for styling with lace or cotton tanks
Long sleeve knit top
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perfect y2k fitted tops
Babydoll crop tops
 
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A versatile essential; soft, comfortable, and easy to layer, it pairs perfectly with jeans, skirts, or layered under jackets and cardigans.
Henley long sleeve top

Classic 2000’s Denim

the perfect worn-in denim for running errands, journaling by the window, or surviving supernatural drama

 
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classic black denim: clean, timeless, and endlessly wearable
Black flared jeans
 
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a more modern twist that ties y2k with the nostalgia we love
Flared baggy jeans
 
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perfectly faded grey denim: effortlessly cool and straight out of the early 2000s
Grey flared jeans
 
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classic flared denim that brings the early 2000s back in the best way
Denim flared jeans
 
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warm brown flares that bring that soft 2000s energy
Brown flared jeans
 
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the coziest layering hack: a small detail that adds everything
Ivy Legwarmers in White

Found in Her Jewelry Box

it’s the little things: dainty necklaces and leather belts that pull the whole look together

 
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a beautiful heart charm necklace
Gold heart layered necklace
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dainty teardrop and layered
Rose gold quartz necklace
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chunky 2000's core
Oval locket necklace
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y2k style staple piece
Chunky heart charm necklace
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the ultimate 2000s accessory: a chunky belt that pulls every look together
Chunky disc belt
 
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the perfect early 2000s throwback
Loop belt with leather ties
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sleek black leather with a silver buckle, simple and classic: perfectly early 2000s
Classic buckled belt

Step Into Character

simple, timeless pieces that make every outfit feel authentically early 2000’s

 
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the comfiest go-to shoe choice that matches everything
Low rise converse
 
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add the most elegant touch, super chic
Dainty ballerina flats
 
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the kind of boots that make every outfit feel intentional
Brown buckled boots
 
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for a more stylish look, still effortless, very much 2000's
High rise classic converse
 
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classic brown leather boots that scream early 2000s main character energy
Brown leather boots