Millennial Woman's Joy as Gen Z Sign Off on Iconic 00s Trend

Over recent years, we have seen many of the best (and worst) fashion choices from the 1990s and 2000s return to style, including the tiny handbag that doesn't fit anything, cargo pants, claw clips, and, who could forget, the chunky sneakers.

There was one particular trend from the 2000s that Erin Miller, 34, couldn't get enough of: the Alexander McQueen black skull scarf. Hardly a day went by without wearing her favorite accessory, and now she is rejoicing because it appears to be making a comeback.

Miller, from the Midwest, told Newsweek that it "always provides a source of nostalgia" when she sees a trend that she used to love circling back into modern day. However, while she thinks most of those trends should stay in the past (hint: velour tracksuits anyone?), she is happy to dig out her skull scarf and show off her fashion prowess.

"I was an avid skull scarf wearer when I was in college. I adapted to the trend in the early 2010s and wore that scarf with everything," Miller said.

"I'm always a little shocked when I come across a trend from my teens and early twenties making its way back, especially when it's from my college days," Miller added. "It feels too soon. The fashion cycle that used to repeat every 20 years is becoming more frequent."

Miller couldn't resist sharing the exciting news about the return of the skull scarf on her TikTok account (@overthemoonfaraway), where she often posts hilarious throwback clips. Her social-media followers certainly love her nostalgic videos, which often mock old trends that we were all guilty of in the past.

Since she posted the video of the skull scarves five days ago, joking that "it is time," it has already been viewed more than 2.7 million times and gained over 334,000 likes.

It is safe to say that fleeting trends can divide opinion, because some people love following the curve and will happily switch up their wardrobe based on what's hot. However, in a recent YouGov poll of 2,000 adults surveying 40 styles, results showed that just 8 percent of people follow trends very closely, and 23 percent follow them somewhat closely. Conversely, 34 percent of people don't follow trends at all.

Among the styles that Americans love the most, results showed that flannel shirts are a firm favorite, with 63 percent of respondents regarding them fondly, and graphic T-shirts liked by 59 percent. However, the styles that were viewed most negatively include sagging pants, which 77 percent of participants didn't like.

When skull scarves went out of style after 2010, Miller may have never thought this day would come when they were finally back in fashion. But now, in 2024, once again the 2000s accessory will provide the finishing touch to complete just about any outfit.

Miller told Newsweek: "While I think some trends should stay in the past, it's interesting to see how old trends get reinvented and styled in a new way.

"It's always interesting to see the discourse in the comment section when I post about a trend coming back," Miller added. "Most people are annoyed and upset, and then there's the people who never stopped participating in it. With the skull scarf, most people were excited and ready to dig it out of the back of their closet."

Miller is undoubtedly happy to accept this comeback, but it's probably too soon to bring back others. Scarves are one thing, but side bangs and low-rise jeans are just a step too far for this millennial.

With over 6,700 comments on the viral post, many TikTok users joked about the nostalgia of this iconic style. One comment reads: "I am literally begging for this era to RETURN."

Another person wrote: "not convinced that this actually ever went out of style."

However, it's not for everyone, as another commenter posted: "I put on an infinity scarf today and was like, not yet."

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