There will never be another time in fashion like the early 2000s [1] and Paris Hilton [2] and Nicole Richie [3] were the queens of early-aughts style on their hit show The Simple Life. I've started rewatching the show on Hulu and all I have to say is that their outfits will take you *way back* in the best way possible. I've even found myself singing "Ms. Hilton you must be worth a trillion bucks" over and over again. (In case you're not aware, those are the lyrics from The Penfifteen Club's song "Ms. Hilton" [4] that plays multiple times throughout the show and it's super catchy.) In each episode, we follow Paris and Nicole as they get jobs at places like farms and fast-food restaurants while travelling across the United States. Of course they packed all of their designer duds and took 'em along for the ride.
The show is basically a time capsule of our favourite nostalgic fashion moments. Think Missoni headbands, Juicy tracksuits [5], Fendi baguette bags, low-rise jeans, and so much more. If you think that the duo would switch into something a bit more practical for the aforementioned tasks, think again. They pretty much wear heels and designer pieces the whole time and we love them for it. Keep reading to see some of Paris and Nicole's best style moments from The Simple Life ahead.
How could we forget about this iconic denim moment?
They weren't afraid to match their sweaters to their dogs' sweaters as well.
Barbie pink spaghetti tops and miniskirts make for the perfect combo.
Their swimsuits wouldn't be complete without silk headscarves.
We love this pink and orange colour coordinated moment, headbands included.
The hat! The floral headband! The tiered skirt! The hobo bag! Need I say more?
We love that Nicole's pink silk slip dress and Paris's cutout graffiti number are both styled with strappy heels.
How cute are their matching Juicy tracksuits?
We don't know which '00s accessory we love more: the oversize sunglasses or the wide belts.
Only Paris would wear high heels to drive a truck.
Silk slip dresses to a farm? Why not.
Bikinis, silk shorts, and pigtails, how very '00s!
We love a classic baby blue Juicy Couture sweatsuit moment.
It doesn't get more iconic than a "That's Hot" tank top.
Clearly these two mean business in these blazers.