As someone born in 1990, I’ve viewed the Y2K style revival with a mix of nostalgic glee and mild horror. Watching adults I admire, like Jennifer Lawrence and Zoë Kravitz, recreate the outfits I spent years scouring the racks of Limited Too for, I’ve found myself wanting to join in. I’ve revisited screen grabs from my favorite Mary-Kate and Ashley movies, and I’ve even asked my mom to text me old photos of myself for style inspiration.

From oversized striped tees and capri pants to the classic Gap sweatshirt, backward hats, and bandanas, some of the styles I spot most on the streets of Brooklyn would have felt just as normal pre-soccer practice on a Thursday afternoon in 2002. But what makes the difference when I put them on today is less about whether my outfit can stand up to hours on the playground, and more about whether it can carry me through a full Saturday, from coffee to the farmers market to a glass of wine with friends.…