NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 11: Musician Christina Aguilera attends the MAC press conference at Gotham Hall during the 2004 Olympus Fashion Week February 11, 2004 in New York. The MAC AIDS Fund named Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott, Linda Evanelista, Chloe Sevigny and Boy George as the spokepeople for the new VIVA GLAM V lipstick and lipgloss. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)
This is such a strong opening salvo here from 2004. The skintight vest, the ultra-low-rise tutu that's partly made of material you'd see in a business suit, the bronzer, the eyebrows, THE HAT. If you wore this to a 2004 costume party someone would be like, "You went overboard."
Xtina
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 11: (U.S. TABS OUT) Singer Christina Aguilera poses backstage during MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios February 11, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
She was also at TRL that day -- another real throwback -- in a skirt that looks equally like it is just an elaborate bandage.
Kimberly Elise
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Kimberly Elise
'AGAINST THE ROPES' FILM PREMIERE, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 11 FEB 2004
February 11 , 2004 Hollywood , California Kimberly Elise
World Premiere Of ' Against The Ropes ' Grauman's Chinese Theatre
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Those very long denim skirts definitely came back around this time, as well.
Julia Stiles
BERLIN - FEBRUARY 11: Actress Julia Stiles arrives for the screening of the film "The Final Cut" at the 54th annual Berlinale International Film Festival February 11, 2004 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
And of course many starlets were not hemming their pants, counting on the pointy shoe to carry the day.
MK and A Olsen
PARIS - FEBRUARY 11: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen launch their fashion range at L'Hotel d' Evreux at Place Vendome on February 11, 2004 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michel Dufour/WireImage)
Is MK wearing those shoes that have a teeny tiny metal button as a heel? That, the jeans, the tunic, and Ashley's enormous scarf that looks like a Silly String accident areall extremely on-brand for that year.
Amy Davidson
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Amy Davidson
'AGAINST THE ROPES' FILM PREMIERE, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 11 FEB 2004
February 11 , 2004 Hollywood , California Amy Davidson
World Premiere Of ' Against The Ropes ' Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Photo ® Jim Smeal / BEImages
Leggings did a lot of people dirty. But it's not JUST the leggings that are the problem here.
Kerry Washington
HOLLYWOOD - FEBRUARY 11: Actress Kerry Washington arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount's "Against the Ropes" at Grauman's Chinese Theater, February 11, 2004 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Giulio Marcocchi/Getty Images)
Kerry's pink peep-toe mules are giving me big Nine West vibes.
Shania Twain
FRANCE - FEBRUARY 11: Shania Twain performs at Bercy in Paris, France on February 11, 2004. (Photo by Alain BENAINOUS/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Shania was in pants with a sparkle zipper and busily layered her strappy tanks. She also appears to be wearing... flower jewelry? It's like she's warming up for a Midsomer phase that never came.
Natalia Vodianova
NEW YORK CITY, NY - FEBRUARY 11: Natalia Vodianova attends Angela Lindvall's Fashion Week Celebration benefitting Collage at Lotus on February 11, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by CHANCE YEH /Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
OVERALLS. At a fashion party, too. I guess when you're Natalia Vodianova, people see you in overalls and go, "It's DIRECTIONAL."
Kristin Davis
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 11: Actress Kristin Davis (wearing Silhouette sunglasses) visits the tent area during the Olympus Fashion Week 2004 at Bryant Park February 11, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Katy Winn/Getty Images)
Kristin, meanwhile, was showing us that one truism never goes out of style: Everyone looks hotter in sunglasses.
Gabriel Aubry
NEW YORK CITY, NY - FEBRUARY 11: Gabriel Aubry attends Michael Kors fashion show at at the tents on February 11, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Sam Bolton/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Well. There are exceptions to every rule, I guess. (Also... is his belt fastened OVER his shirt?)
