A trip down decades past is a warm and fuzzy place to be, especially if you're shopping for someone who grew up in the early '00s. The aughts were all about the sleepovers, music, fashion, and beauty scene. We're talking about the days of *67ing your friends, blasting "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne on MTV (while simultaneously wearing her famous camouflage cargo pants), throwing on a popcorn shirt and thinking you're all that, and then dousing your lips in juicy tube lip gloss for a night on the town (*cough* the mall *cough*) with friends. Almost anyone who looks back on this time will have a smile plastered on their face, which is why if you know a friend or loved one who grew up in the early '00s, these gift ideas will hit the spot. And hey, thank goodness we can shop online without using dial-up, right? Here's 61 things you should get for a friend who grew up in the early aughts.
Because what're the old days without a good scrunchie set ($12)?
The gym locker rooms were always filled with the scent of Warm Vanilla Sugar Fine Fragrance Mist ($16).
Pick a loved one up this That '70s Show Logo T-Shirt ($10, originally $12) and they'll never take it off.
Mmm, these soft-drink-flavored Lip Smackers ($11) taste good, too.
Avril Lavigne wore camo cargo pants, so we all wore camo cargo pants ($34).
Yes, believe it or not, the Hollister Applique Logo Hoodie ($45) is still sold to this day.
Hellooo, they gotta have Mad Libs ($5); it's a sleepover must!
The Hairagami ($7) is the perfect stocking stuffer, if you ask us.
It doesn't matter how old they are, this Lisa Frank Coloring Book and Stickers Super Set ($10) won't disappoint.
The Adidas 2018 Samba Recon LT Black Gum Sneakers ($75) are the best sneaks on the market.
It doesn't get much minier than this pleated miniskirt ($10-$16).
We loved wearing ripped flare jeans ($27-$37) and watching the ends tatter as they dragged on the floor.
Forget yoga pants, these capri boho gaucho pants ($20) are here to stay.
If they're a self-proclaimed 2000s kid, let them prove it with this Buzzfeed 2000s Trivia ($15) game.
It's only appropriate to get Mean Girls ($5) on DVD, because nostalgia.
It may be a bit itchy, but we all wore a popcorn top ($30) for fashion purposes.
Bring on the roll-on body glitter ($8); you can never be too sparkly.
They'll get all the feels when they open up this Kodak FunSaver ($15) single-use camera.
Just in case they didn't save theirs, this Livestrong wristband ($6) is here to make up for it.
The True Religion Becca Bootcut Jean ($104, originally $149) is iconic for its horseshoe pockets.
Their lips will look so sultry when they use this Lancôme Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss ($20).
We're here for these snap hair clips ($5, originally $6), both then and now.
Is it weird that we love these Levi's Bermuda Shorts ($32) even today? Don't @ us.
Because a knit poncho ($20) was quite possibly the coolest accessory ever.
Baby-doll anything is so flattering, including this tie-front baby-doll dress ($20, originally $40).
Legally Blonde ($15) was quite possibly the best film to come out of the early '00s.
Sleepovers should always consist of these butterfly temporary tattoos ($7).
The high-waisted jean skirt ($18-$28) will never go out of style.
Get them a long dress, make sure they layer it over their jeans, and add this chunky studded belt ($16) into the mix.
You can't have that classic scene look without a pair of combat boots ($50).
We'd love to cruise around on this Razor scooter ($49, originally $75) — they're so fun!
We could roll the waist of these Soffe shorts ($5) all day long.
Buy a grown-up version of the friendship bracelets we wore as kids with this Urban Outfitters Angel Beaded Bracelet ($8). Other options include "XOXO," "Foxy," "Moody," "Bossy," and "Bye." There's something for all your friends.
Was it really the '00s if you didn't have a custom name necklace ($14)?
Whether it was a Hollister ($25), Lacoste, or Abercrombie and Fitch polo, these signature shirts will never go out of style.
We'll be honest, this BareMinerals powder foundation ($32) is still in our makeup bags (it's truly that good).
Make sure they head into winter with the UGG Classic Tall II ($200) boots.
It doesn't get much better than this backless halter top ($10-$13).
The best part about the Miss Me Curvy Mid-Rise Boot Stretch Jean ($109) is its decorative pockets.
Can anything top this Baby Phat Diamond Kitty Tank Top ($30, originally $40)?
There was nothing better than whipping out a pair of the Heelys Pro 20 ($55) sneakers as kids.
Who doesn't remember writing their crush's name over and over again with Sakura Gelly Roll pens ($11)?
It might as well have been a crime to not wear a puka-shell necklace ($10) in the summer.
How would people have known where you shopped if you didn't wear an Abercrombie & Fitch logo T-shirt ($27, originally $34)?
The lower the rise, the better the jean, and this Aéropostale Low-Rise Bootcut Jean ($40) proves it.
We have a feeling the Von Dutch trucker hat ($49) will come back in style.
If you don't remember, Lizzie McGuire wore a newsboy cap ($4) in the opening scene of The Lizzie McGuire Movie.
Speaking of Lizzie, how cute is this Lizzie McGuire iPhone 11 Pro case ($21)?
It'll be a blast from the past to receive a pair of these DC Chelsea ($60) sneakers as a gift.
Bring back the crimped-hair look with this crimping iron ($19).
The Juicy Couture Floral Mirror Cameo Tracksuit ($86, originally $178) is a no-brainer must have.
What a sacred gift an Ed Hardy Panther and Roses Washed T-Shirt ($55) would be.
Plastic shutter glasses ($7 for 12) were totally impractical, but hey, we all loved 'em.
The Claire's 2 in 1 Neon Blue Hairspray ($7) is packed with blue color and glitter for shimmery locks.
This choker necklace set ($16 for 12) is a '00s kid's dream come true.
The longer the headband, the better, and this tan hair scarf ($15) is a great example.
This dark denim jacket ($29-$39) goes with anything, even today!
Let's make it clear: no one leaves the house without putting on this icy-blue eyeshadow ($6).
A lace-trimmed cami ($9-$15) made layering clothes even better.