Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (310469o)
Britney Spears
MTV MUSIC AWARDS, NEW YORK, AMERICA - SEPT 1999
Britters is, of course, one of the most iconic embracers of the ultra-low-rise. Finding only one example is rare.
Britney in 2000
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BRITNEY SPEARS
BRITNEY SPEARS END OF TOUR PARTY, PLANET HOLLYWOOD, LONDON, BRITAIN - 2000
And so I bring you two. There are two THOUSAND.
Jennifer Love Hewitt in 2000
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JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT
'The Beach' Film premiere, Los Angeles, America - 2000
HOW MUCH of a time capsule is this photo? It's exquisitely turn-of-the-century.
J.Lo.Hew in 2002
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Jennifer Love Hewitt at the 2002 Teen Choice Awards at the Universal City Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on August 4, 2002. Universal City, California Photo® Matt Baron/BEImages.net
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Sometimes it feels like the shirts and pants were just running away from each other.
Ali Larter in 2001
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Ali Larter
'The Score' film premiere, Sony Lincoln Square Theater, New York, USA - 11 Jul 2001
Oh, and how well I remember when your belt would weigh down the waistband so that it poked forward.
Blu Cantrell in 2004
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Blu Cantrell
6TH ANNUAL MERCEDES BENZ DESIGNCURE, PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA, AMERICA - 10 JUL 2004
Heavy. Belt.
Tara Reid in 2001
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Tara Reid
PlayStation 2 One Year Anniversary
October 18, 2001: Century City, CA
Tara Reid
PlayStation 2 One Year Anniversary
St. Regis Hotel in Century City, CA.
Photo®Alex Berliner/BEI
Tara Reid was one of the absolute queens of the low-rise garment. We all knew her pelvis very well for a few years there.
Tara Reid in 2000
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TARA REID
'BLACK AND WHITE' FILM PREMIERE, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 2000
The thick-soled flip-flips are such a mood. Also, this sparkling sneeze of a shirt. But they're all contextualized by the ULTRA ULTRA LOW PANTS.
Kirsten Dunst in 2002
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Kirsten Dunst MTV AWARDS AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 29 AUG 2002
Kirsten Dunst at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 29, 2002. Manhattan, New York Photo® Matt Baron/BEImages.net
Those are pulled so tightly low across her hips that SURELY they will pop when she sits down.
Kirsten Dunst in 2000
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KIRSTEN DUNST
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2 FILM PREMIERE, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 2000
Of course it wasn't ALL midriff all the time. But the cut of the pant meant you just couldn't help flashing it sometimes.
Keira Knightley in 2003
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Keira Knightley
'PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN' FILM PREMIERE, DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA, AMERICA - 28 JUN 2003
And then sometimes your abs WERE your shirt. SKIN IS NOT A SHIRT, KEIRA.
Jessica Simpson in 2001
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JESSICA SIMPSON AT THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS IN L.OS ANGELES, AMERICA 08/01/01
TONI BRAXTON AND BOYFRIEND
I bet side planks and side crunches were really popular for these seven or so years.
Alicia Keys in 2001
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Alicia Keys
'The Late Show with David Letterman' TV show, New York, USA - 11 Oct 2001
October 11, 2001 - New York, NY
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys Visits 'The Late Show with David Letterman'
Ed Sullivan Theatre
Photo ® Matt Baron/BEImages
You can tug all you want, Alicia. They do not rise higher.
Rhea Durham in 2001
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Rhea Durham at the Spring 2002 Marc Jacobs Fashion Show at Pier 54 as part of New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on September 10, 2001. Manhattan, New York Photo® Matt Baron/BEI
New York Fashion Week, Marc Jacobs Show Spring / Summer 2002, New York, America - 10 Sep 2001
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That is seriously a thumb-length zipper. I had a pair of Lucky jeans that were short like that -- they were button-fly, but only about two buttons. Looking back... I do not know why. I didn't go around showing my abs or anything. I didn't HAVE abs. I think high-rise jeans were just unflattering on me and so I overcompensated by going LOOOOW. Also: IT WAS THE TIME.
Heidi Klum in 2001
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HEIDI KLUM
MODEL HEIDI KLUM IN EXCLUSIVE BACKSTAGE PHOTOCALL AT THE SUPERSTUDIO PIU, MILAN WHERE THE MTV EUROPE FASHIONABLY LOUD SHOW IS BEING FILMED, ITALY - 19 APR 2001
Yeah.
Izabella Miko in 2001
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IZABELLA MIKO
" SHRECK " FILM PREMIERE, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - APR 2001
You might recognize Izabella from Coyote Ugly, a movie that was itself very committed to the ultra low rise.
Bridget Moynihan in 2002
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Bridget Moynahan
The Rookie
March 26, 2002 New York, NY
Bridget Moynahan
Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures' THE ROOKIE at the Astor Plaza Theater in New York City, NY. Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Berliner Studio/BEImages
And it apparently left a lasting impression on the whole cast.
Tyra Banks in 2004
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Tyra Banks
VICTORIA'S SECRET 'ANGELS ACROSS AMERICA' CROSS COUNTRY TOUR, TETERBORO, NEW JERSEY, AMERICA - 08 NOV 2004
Including of course Miss Tyra.
Julia Stiles in 2001
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Julia Stiles
VARIOUS STARS AT MTV MOVIE AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 02 JUN 2001
I wonder if she's really a Mets fan.
Melissa Joan Hart in 2002
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Melissa Joan Hart
'CROSSROADS' FILM PREMIERE, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 11 FEB 2002
Clarissa says she knew it all, but NOT ENOUGH, APPARENTLY.
Melissa Joan Hart in 2002
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MELISSA JOAN HART
MTV AWARDS AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 29 AUG 2002
OH MELISSA. All that fabric around her feet that could have been a waist. OR A SHIRT. RIBBONS ARE NOT SHIRTS.
Dana Daurey in 2002
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Dana Dourey
40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS FILM PREMIERE, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 20 FEB 2002
The red carpet pre-stylists was a really amazing time, wasn't it?
Kaley Cuoco in 2003
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Kaley Cuoco
'WHAT A GIRL WANTS' FILM PREMIERE, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 27 MAR 2003
03/27/03 - Hollywood, CA.
Kaley Cuoco.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents the Los Angeles premiere of 'What A Girl Wants' at the Cinerama Dome. Film opens April 4.
Photo by Eric Charbonneau ® Berliner Studio/BEImages
I know the point of this is the pants, but we cannot let the necktie-and-tube-top combo go unnoticed. WHAT.
Hilary Duff in 2003
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Hilary Duff
Arrivals at the MTV Movie Awards, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, America - 31 May 2003
Hilary Duff
arriving to the 2003 MTV Movie Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on May 31, 2003. Los Angeles, California Photo ® Matt Baron/BEImages
This is almost cute. HIKE THEM UP. HOIK THE TROU.
Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz
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Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz
'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' AFTER PARTY AT COMPASS, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 11 OCT 2003
Yes, okay, I downloaded this just so we can talk about the fact that this happened.
Cameron Diaz in 2001
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Cameron Diaz
" VANILLA SKY " FILM PREMIERE, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AMERICA - 10 DEC 2001
These aren't THAT low by comparison, but how could we not revisit this outfit? Cammy went through a real hat phase.
Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu
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DREW BARRYMORE, CAMERON DIAZ AND LUCY LIU
'CHARLIE'S ANGELS : FULL THROTTLE' PRESS CONFERENCE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - 05 JUN 2003
Lucy is all, "Are you REALLY trying to pull off a BERET," and Drew is like, "Why even HAVE a zipper at that point?!?"
Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu in 2003
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Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu
'CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE' FILM PREMIERE, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 25 JUN 2003
Drew, if the pants are low enough that we can see your full tattoo that is below your navel... they are too low.
Alyson Hannigan
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ALYSON HANNIGAN
Various
Oh, Willow.
Fergie in 2003
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Stacey Ferguson - (Fergie) - Black Eyed Peas
GQ MEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS, REGENT WALL STREET HOTEL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 21 OCT 2003
This really, truly happened.
Kristen Stewart in 2004
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Max Thieriot & Kristen Stewart
'CATCH THAT KID' FILM SECREENING, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 31 JAN 2004
**Exclusive**Exclusive** January 31, 2004-Los Angeles, CA.
Max Thieriot (cast) & Kristen Stewart (cast).
The special screening of Fox2000's "Catch that kid" at the Zucker theatre on the 20th Century Fox lot.
Photo by Eric Charbonneau®Berliner Studio/BEImages
Kristen here is demonstrating the problem with pockets and low-rise pants, which is that when you jam your hands in them, things can get perilous.
Jennifer Love Hewitt
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Jennifer Love Hewitt
So, yes, you can see where this turned into an irresistible montage of the bad bad early aughts.
LeAnn Rimes in 2003
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Dean Sheremet and LeAnn Rimes
'Bruce Almighty' film premiere - 14 May 2003
May 14, 2003 -- Universal City, CA.
Dean Sheremet and LeAnn Rimes .
Universal Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment host the world premiere of BRUCE ALMIGHTY at the Universal Amphitheatre. Film opens May 23.
Photo®Eric Charbonneau/BEImages
This outfit is practically a jumpsuit.
Rumor Has It - 2004
Editorial use only. No book cover usage.
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Kevin Costner, Mark Ruffalo, Shirley Maclaine, Jennifer Aniston
Rumor Has It - 2004
Director: Rob Reiner
Warner Bros.
USA
Lobby Card/Poster
Comedy
Rumour Has It
La Rumeur court...
All FOUR of these people are skeptical of Jennifer's pants.
Paris Hilton
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Paris Hilton at Motorola's 2nd Annual party featuring a Special Performance by Pat Benatar. The party was held at Dream in Hollywood.
Photo®Ryan Miller/Berliner Studio/BEI
Motorola's 2nd Annual party
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I think she's wearing the Bat Signal as a shirt.
Lindsay Lohan in 2003
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Lindsay Lohan
TEEN CHOICE AWARDS, UNIVERSAL CITY, AMERICA - 02 AUG 2003
Lindsay Lohan
arriving to the 2003 Teen Choice Awards at the Universal Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on August 2, 2003. Universal City, California Photo ® Matt Baron/BEImages
Freaky Friday and Mean Girls are both homages to the low-rise pant, and consequently we got a lot of Lindsay in them.
Lindsay Lohan
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Lindsay Lohan
THE STUFF MAGAZINE 'PRE VMA' PARTY, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 27 AUG 2003
These pants bring back SO MANY MEMORIES. It was a real challenge to sit in these pants without them exposing your entire butt.
Christina Milian in 2004
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Christina Milian
CHRISTINA MILIAN PERFORMS AS PART OF THE TIME WARNER AND AOL MUSIC SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 26 JUL 2004
It's an even worse sign when you can't STAND in them without showing your butt.
Eva Longoria
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Eva Longoria
ABC PRIMETIME WEEKEND AT DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, AMERICA - 11 SEP 2004
Good grief.
Xtina in 2000
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Christina Aguilera
Tiger Jam III benefit concert
October 7, 2000 - Las Vegas, NV .
Christina Aguilera at Tiger Jam III benefit concert for the Tiger Woods Foundation at the Mandelay Bay Resort & Casino.
Photo®Eric Charbonneau/Berliner Studio/BEI
How are these even staying on?
Christina Aguilera in 2001
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Christina Aguilera Winner for "Best Video Of The Year" for Lady Marmalade
MTV MUSIC AWARDS AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 06 SEP 2001
Xtina here may have forsaken the center zipper in favor of one on each side. I can't imagine that helps.
Pink in 2000
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09/07/00 New York City
MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall.
Arrivals: Singer Pink/
Photo by ®Evan Agostini/BEI
MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York - 09/07/00
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Whereas Pink... has she GLUED her pants into place?
