In the wake of ’90s and Y2K style nostalgia, it’s Nicole Richie’s time to shine…literally.
On February 3, the Simple Life star was photographed wearing an über-short sparkling minidress with a dramatically oversized black blazer, evoking the waifish aesthetic so popularized by the likes of Richie and the Olsen twins back in their heyday. Still, there is definitely something universal about the blazer’s exaggerated shoulders and boxy fit that make the look more approachable than its early-aughts counterparts. And who doesn’t love a slinky tank dress?
Richie completed her look with Christian Louboutin heels and a black bag, styling her hair in a slick bun and keeping her makeup simple yet glowing.
Frankly, as Hollywood It girls begin to tire of sheer dresses, it’s only natural that hemlines are getting shorter and pants are taking the L. Everyone from Ashley Graham to Hailey Bieber seems to be ditching their trousers in favor of short shorts, shorter dresses, or nothing but a hope and a prayer that there are no strong winds. Kendall Jenner, in particular, has been championing the tights-as-pants trend since November 2022.
Of course, no one does it quite like the OGs. I’m personally grateful that Nicole Richie kept her brows full while Bella Hadid and Julia Fox push the skinny-brow agenda. You can’t make me go back there.
