L'OFFICIEL celebrates&nbsp;Hilary Duff&rsquo;s birthday by reflecting on her most iconic Y2K outfits.

It&rsquo;s official&mdash;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/y2k-revival-covid-19-pandemic-tiktok-gen-z-fashion-music-film-tv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Y2K fashion</a> is back with women sporting low-rise jeans and flashy, barely-there tops again. In its first incarnation,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/hilary-duff-how-i-met-your-father-new-tv-show" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilary Duff</a> and her role breakout role in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire were prime exemplars of 2000s style. Now, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/high-fashion-designers-tiktok-gen-z-charli-damelio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a> has become a platform for influencers to showcase updated conceptions of Y2K fashion&nbsp;with hashtags like #Y2KAesthetic and #Y2KFashion garnering hundreds of millions of views and counting.&nbsp;
To celebrate Duff turning 34, L'OFFICIEL&nbsp;remembers her Y2K style influence. It seems just like yesterday when she was the style idol of many young girls. Tuning in every Saturday morning to watch Lizzie and her friend tackle junior high problems was a highlight for many young women not only because of the memorable soundtrack and relatable topics but mostly because of Lizzie&rsquo;s unapologetically loud fashion sense. Some staples of Lizzie&rsquo;s wardrobe included baby tees, low-rise flared pants, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/mini-skirt-trend-runway-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mini skirts</a>, and her frequent mixing of patterns and materials.&nbsp;
In some ways Lizzie&rsquo;s wardrobe was incredibly experimental, for example, she frequently sported brightly colored pieces made from <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/metallic-trend-spring-2021-paco-rabanne-valentino" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pearlescent</a> or <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/tie-dye-fashion-history-70s-trend" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tie-dyed </a>materials in low-rise or form-fitting cuts. Her colorful outfits spoke to a younger generation wanting their voices to be heard. Similarly, Duff, outside of her role as Lizzie, did not stray far from her character&rsquo;s wardrobe. At red carpet events, she was often captured wearing <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/low-rise-jeans-trend" target="_blank" rel="noopener">low-rise jeans</a>, bright colors, or unconventional patterns. Today, mini skirts, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/2000s-trends-comeback-summer-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">butterfly motifs</a>, and low-waisted bottoms are just some of the many trends from Lizzie&rsquo;s era that have made a comeback.&nbsp;
Here are some of Duff&rsquo;s best Y2K fashion moments both on and off-screen to use as inspiration for your next outfit.

At the "Spy Kids 2: The Island Of Lost Dreams" premiere, Duff provides a fresh take on a Canadian tuxedo by pairing her matching jean jacket and bottoms with a wide brown belt and complementary animal print blouse. The blouse and belt along with her cute side braids help to make this look fun and approachable. 

Duff's Y2K take on denim-on-denim for her "Crossroads" movie premiere features low-rise slightly flared jeans with metallic blue accents. Her matching top is slightly unbuttoned to reveal her midriff. Metallic blue accents and understated pointed square toe shoes complete her look.

While on set for her "Tell Me A Story" music video, the singer wears a graphic baby tee over a long-sleeved grey tee. Her ruffled wavy hairstyle and belt chain give this look a more grungy aesthetic.

Duff dazzles at the E! Online Sizzlin' 16 Party with a bold fur-trimmed purple jacket and mesh top. A chain belt and bag with beaded accents complement her top and jacket well. She pairs these pieces with more understated pointed square-toed boots and a low-rise dark wash denim to complete her look. 

Metallic fabrics and unique silhouettes are a fun way to channel Y2K style. Here Duff plays Lizzie McGuire in "The Lizzie McGuire Movie." She sports an iconic metallic pantsuit which more recently inspired an outfit worn by model Gigi Hadid.

Duff loves colorful looks. At a signing event, she wore a multicolored striped blouse paired with a cute cap and blue beaded necklace. 

Duff elevates a casual Y2K pink athleisure set for Nickelodeon's 17th Annual Kids' Choice Awards with a pair of gradient pumps featuring matching pink accents.

The actress shows us how mixing prints can be beautiful at Nickelodeon's 16th Annual Kids' Choice Awards. She pairs a fitted pastel floral blouse with a ruffled mini skirt of complementary colors. A cute Y2K pink mini bag and red and white trainers accent this look.

This animal print look by Duff for 72nd Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony stands out. She pairs a leopard print jacket with a multicolor beaded scarf and long beaded necklace. Her simple straight hairstyle and neutral white pants and boots ensure this look is fun yet sophisticated.

See-through looks and bejeweled items are staples of Y2K style. Duff pairs a square neck lace top with a black rhinstone choker for a soft alternative look for Nickelodeon's 18th Annual Kid's Choice Awards. 

Hilary Duff in 2002. Photo: Rodolphe Baras

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