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Worn forward represents the you will never be as cool as me vibe, demonstrated here by NWA (who, if we are honest, you or we will never be as cool as)

Faith Hill at the Academy Awards (2002) The early-2000s Oscars ceremonies might have been a treasure trove of zany looks, but none came quite close to Faith Hills over-the-top Versace dress, which featured almost every colour of the rainbow

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The Reem Acra Scallop Crystal-Embellished Trumpet Crepe Gown ($2,995) will make for a jaw-dropping photo moment with its curved neckline trimmed with light-reflecting crystals

And anyway, if these style stars have proven anything, its that the Y2K-inspired look can feel sophisticasted and even dressy in the present tense