How was this only eight years ago?
Babydoll Tops Over Short Shorts
These tops were a great way to hide your baby bump. Not that Hillary Duff was doing that. She wasn't. Or was she?
Short Formal Sack Dresses
Who needs a waist?
Black Tights With Everything
They could be ankle-length or cropped to the mid calf for maximum frumpiness.
Tight Tanks Over Miniskirts
Date night inspo anyone?
Liquid Leggings
The comfort and versatility of a legging with all the class and sophistication of pleather.
This Go-To Combo
Short jacket + long top + (liquid) leggings. This was standard layering in 2008.
Crinkly Satin Dresses
Such glamorous texture!
Fringed Moccasin Boots
Like Ugg boots, only ~*faNciER*~.
Spray Tans
Because you could never be too orange in 2008.
Busty Babydoll Dresses
Sexy on the top, frumpy on the bottom.
Tiered Ruffle Mini Dresses
There really were so many ways to completely obliterate your shape in 2008.
Extra-Wide Waist Belts
On the off chance you actually did want to emphasize your waist, the wider the belt, the better.
Preppy Headbands
Just like Blare Waldorf on Gossip Girl!
Boho Headbands
2008 truly was a golden age of headbands.
Junior Prom Realness
Extreme femininity meets extreme schizophrenia.
More Junior Prom Realness
Less shocking, but no less frothy.
Fringed Vests
What else would you wear with your favorite blousy pirate top?
These Hats
The were dark, they were ugly, and they were everywhere.
High-Waisted Hotpants
Keepin' that wedgie game was on point!
Off-the-Shoulder
Like so many trends in 2008, this one was all about striking that awkward balance between sexy and shapeless.
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