These Early-2000s-Inspired Gifts Are So Fetch, Even Gretchen Wieners Would Agree

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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.

Warm Vanilla Sugar Fine Fragrance Mist

The gym locker rooms were always filled with the scent of Warm Vanilla Sugar Fine Fragrance Mist ($16).

That '70s Show Logo T-Shirt

Pick a loved one up this That '70s Show Logo T-Shirt ($10, originally $12) and they'll never take it off.

Camo Cargo Pants

Avril Lavigne wore camo cargo pants, so we all wore camo cargo pants ($34).

Hollister Logo Hoodie

Yes, believe it or not, the Hollister Applique Logo Hoodie ($45) is still sold to this day.

Mad Libs

Hellooo, they gotta have Mad Libs ($5); it's a sleepover must!

Hairagami

The Hairagami ($7) is the perfect stocking stuffer, if you ask us.

Lisa Frank Coloring Books and Stickers

It doesn't matter how old they are, this Lisa Frank Coloring Book and Stickers Super Set ($10) won't disappoint.

Pleated Miniskirt

It doesn't get much minier than this pleated miniskirt ($10-$16).

Ripped Flare Jeans

We loved wearing ripped flare jeans ($27-$37) and watching the ends tatter as they dragged on the floor.

Capri Boho Gaucho Pants

Forget yoga pants, these capri boho gaucho pants ($20) are here to stay.

Buzzfeed 2000s Trivia

If they're a self-proclaimed 2000s kid, let them prove it with this Buzzfeed 2000s Trivia ($15) game.

Mean Girls

It's only appropriate to get Mean Girls ($5) on DVD, because nostalgia.

Popcorn Top

It may be a bit itchy, but we all wore a popcorn top ($30) for fashion purposes.

Roll-On Body Glitter

Bring on the roll-on body glitter ($8); you can never be too sparkly.

Kodak FunSaver

They'll get all the feels when they open up this Kodak FunSaver ($15) single-use camera.

Livestrong Wristband

Just in case they didn't save theirs, this Livestrong wristband ($6) is here to make up for it.

True Religion Becca Bootcut Jean

The True Religion Becca Bootcut Jean ($104, originally $149) is iconic for its horseshoe pockets.

Lancôme Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss

Their lips will look so sultry when they use this Lancôme Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss ($20).

Snap Hair Clips

We're here for these snap hair clips ($5, originally $6), both then and now.

Levi's Bermuda Shorts

Is it weird that we love these Levi's Bermuda Shorts ($32) even today? Don't @ us.

Knit Poncho

Because a knit poncho ($20) was quite possibly the coolest accessory ever.

Tie-Front Baby-Doll Dress

Baby-doll anything is so flattering, including this tie-front baby-doll dress ($20, originally $40).

Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde ($15) was quite possibly the best film to come out of the early '00s.

Butterfly Temporary Tattoos

Sleepovers should always consist of these butterfly temporary tattoos ($7).

High-Waisted Jean Skirt

The high-waisted jean skirt ($18-$28) will never go out of style.

Chunky Studded Belt

Get them a long dress, make sure they layer it over their jeans, and add this chunky studded belt ($16) into the mix.

Combat Boots

You can't have that classic scene look without a pair of combat boots ($50).

Razor Scooter

We'd love to cruise around on this Razor scooter ($49, originally $75) — they're so fun!

Soffe Shorts

We could roll the waist of these Soffe shorts ($5) all day long.

Friendship Bracelet

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.

Custom Name Necklace

Was it really the '00s if you didn't have a custom name necklace ($14)?

Hollister Polo

Whether it was a Hollister ($25), Lacoste, or Abercrombie and Fitch polo, these signature shirts will never go out of style.

BareMinerals Powder Foundation

We'll be honest, this BareMinerals powder foundation ($32) is still in our makeup bags (it's truly that good).

UGG Boots

Make sure they head into winter with the UGG Classic Tall II ($200) boots.

Backless Halter Top

It doesn't get much better than this backless halter top ($10-$13).

Mid-Rise Boot-Cut Jeans

The best part about the Miss Me Curvy Mid-Rise Boot Stretch Jean ($109) is its decorative pockets.

Heelys Pro 20 Sneakers

There was nothing better than whipping out a pair of the Heelys Pro 20 ($55) sneakers as kids.

Twister

If you wanted to flirt, Twister ($18) was the game to play.

Gelly Roll Pens

Who doesn't remember writing their crush's name over and over again with Sakura Gelly Roll pens ($11)?

Puka-Shell Necklace

It might as well have been a crime to not wear a puka-shell necklace ($10) in the summer.

Abercrombie & Fitch Logo T-Shirt

How would people have known where you shopped if you didn't wear an Abercrombie & Fitch logo T-shirt ($27, originally $34)?

Low-Rise Boot-Cut Jeans

The lower the rise, the better the jean, and this Aéropostale Low-Rise Bootcut Jean ($40) proves it.

Von Dutch Trucker Hat

We have a feeling the Von Dutch trucker hat ($49) will come back in style.

Newsboy Cap

If you don't remember, Lizzie McGuire wore a newsboy cap ($4) in the opening scene of The Lizzie McGuire Movie.

DC Sneakers

It'll be a blast from the past to receive a pair of these DC Chelsea ($60) sneakers as a gift.

Crimping Iron

Bring back the crimped-hair look with this crimping iron ($19).

Juicy Couture Floral Mirror Cameo Tracksuit

The Juicy Couture Floral Mirror Cameo Tracksuit ($86, originally $178) is a no-brainer must have.

Plastic Shutter Glasses

Plastic shutter glasses ($7 for 12) were totally impractical, but hey, we all loved 'em.

Butterfly Clips

Call us crazy, but these butterfly clips ($5) are coming back in style.

Claire's Hair Color Spray

The Claire's 2 in 1 Neon Blue Hairspray ($7) is packed with blue color and glitter for shimmery locks.

Choker Necklace Set

This choker necklace set ($16 for 12) is a '00s kid's dream come true.

Hair Scarf

The longer the headband, the better, and this tan hair scarf ($15) is a great example.

Dark Denim Jacket

This dark denim jacket ($29-$39) goes with anything, even today!

Icy-Blue Eyeshadow

Let's make it clear: no one leaves the house without putting on this icy-blue eyeshadow ($6).

Lace-Trimmed Cami

A lace-trimmed cami ($9-$15) made layering clothes even better.

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