Do you remember that skirt-over-trousers look of the late 90s?

[withorwithoutyou]

What was that all about then?

Remember wearing this avidly as a student. Looking back, it seems so weird - skirt, and trousers.

What? Did anyone else commit this atrocity?

Never.

I didn't, but I remember you could buy them as one garment, not a seperate skirt and trousers. Insanity.

What were they called? A trirt? Skousers?

It was actually one garment, the skirt part was sewn onto the waistband of the trousers.

And no, I never wore one!

I had a black pair as they were all the rage in the sixth form
So trendy!

Oh yes! Please don't tell me they are making a comeback??

nice leather one

Ah no, mine was definitely made up of a separate skirt and trousers. BUt I remember you could buy them as one.

I had a pair, withorwithoutyou, you don't have to be alone in your shame! I got mine from a small boutique, I think I begged my mum as they were quite expensive for what they were!

I'm wondering if it was a teenager/student phenomenon. Can't remember if I ever saw anyone sensible in them/it.

I remember them. I also remember mocking them outrageously because they looked ridiculous.

I did, however (I was fifteen, and therefore stupid) have a shorts version, where it was basically normal shorts, but with a flap at the front to make them look like a skirt. So, shorts at the back, skirt at the front. It was kind of like the sartorial version of a mullet.

If we are reminiscing. Anyone have any of this?

Mini-backpacks handbags
backpacks shaped like animals
the Cher Horowitz schoolgirl look
No Fear shirts
body glitter
high-heeled flip flops
Peace sign/ying yang/smiley face accessories*
lip liner without lipstick
Army pants
tucking in your t-shirt in the front, but not the back
choker necklaces
crushed velvet dresses
Tommy Hilfiger everything
dummies/raver jewelry

Yes to mini backpacks and body glitter. I think they were also late 90s?

Mini-backpacks handbags - yes, my first handbag was one
backpacks shaped like animals - fortunately missed that (just)
the Cher Horowitz schoolgirl look - yes. Have the movie! I love it!
No Fear shirts - missed that one
body glitter - erm, still have some
high-heeled flip flops - avoided those
Peace sign/ying yang/smiley face accessories* - yes
lip liner without lipstick - remember it, fortunately never did it
Army pants - hells yeah.
tucking in your t-shirt in the front, but not the back - nope
choker necklaces - yes, went very well with the lipliner sans lipstick look and super hair-sprayed hair
crushed velvet dresses - yes
Tommy Hilfiger everything - no
dummies/raver jewelry - defo the dummies

I also remember when ck1 came out

I longed for a backpack shaped like a teddy bear or panda.

I also remember pastel coloured dresses made from horrible synthetic material with an asymmetrical hemline.

Lumberjack shirts worn open with a crop top underneath.

Those awful mules with chunky platform heels.

Tying a piece of Chinese printed silk round the waistband of your jeans.

That stupid hairstyle with loads of little spiky ponytails pinned up with tiny clips.

I still have my skirt/trouser combo in the back of the wardrobe...I think I'll dig them out!

Oh yes, the ponytails and tiny clips! That was also me in my student days.

Along with those thick soled trainers spawned by the spice girls.

God I was a catch.

I remember all of the above and even wore some of them Was in my late teens though.

I sooooo wanted CK one when I was at school.

Dewberry 'perfume' anyone?

Handkerchief tops were very popular too, to show off pasty midriffs and spotty backs.

Ahhhhh memories!!! I had a pair of these and wore them everywhere.

What the hell was that all about, they looked pretty ridiculous, although good bum camoflage...

Really wish it wasn't in the days pre-digital camera. I have some corking holiday photos from when I was 19 with the hairstyle and body glitter, would upload them if I could.

I never understood that whole dress/ trousers thing.

Perfectly nice dress with a pair of jeans on as well - just looked like you changed your mind halfway through getting dressed.

at dewberry perfume.