The Best 2000s Outfits from High School Musical

Celebrity Style Shrugs, newsboy caps, and more. by Avery Matera and Dominique Norman Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: Aug. 19, 2021 Courtesy of Disney

Courtesy of Disney High School Musical was a cultural reset. The film provided a time capsule for 2000s fashion that demands to be appreciated. Ahead, the best throwback looks from the movie that still hit today.

Tees Over Long Sleeves

Courtesy of Disney Layering was at its height in the 2000s, when the cast wore tees over long-sleeve shirts of all styles.

Women's Double-Layer Cotton T-Shirt Mango Bring the early 2000s look into the modern day with a cropped tee and sheer long sleeve underneath. $49.99 See on Mango

Drop Waist Dresses

Courtesy of Disney Last but absolutely not least, Gabriella concluded the film in a bright red dress with 2000s-era flourishes like a drop-waist and fitted bodice.

Delphine dress Selfie Leslie Update Gabriella’s look with a sultry date night version in this pretty blush hue. $79.99 See on Selfie Leslie

Limitless Layering

Courtesy of Disney To quote another ‘00s favorite “the limit does not exist” when it comes to HSM layers.

Urban Renewal Vintage Alllover Patch Denim Jacket Urban Outfitters The key to layering is always an oversized jacket. This denim design feels just a little bit cooler than Troy’s hoodie. $149 See on Urban Outfitter

“Going Out” Looks

Courtesy of Disney The “going out” top was a mainstay of the early-aughts. Gabriella shows off the most popular way of styling the satin cami, teaming it with a pair of flare jeans and finishing with a cropped cardigan sweater.

Miessial Satin Camisole Amazon A scoop neck silk cami brings this look into 2022. $17 See on Amazon

Shrugs

Courtesy of Disney Leave it to Sharpay to wear the most eye-catching trends of the 2000s, one of the most memorable being her sequin-covered shrug. Adding even more sparkle to her already crystal-studded cami and peasant mini skirt, her look was the envy of viewers everywhere.

Hollister knitted shrug cami top set in cream ASOS Shrugs can still be chic, especially if it is a matching set. $49.95 See on ASOS

Newsboy Caps

Courtesy of Disney Siblings Sharpay and Ryan both took part in the throwback trend, adding newsboy caps to as many looks as they could.

ColorSun Newsboy Cap Amazon While no one can rock a newsboy cap like Sharpay and Ryan, this version feels a bit more updated if you care to try. $15 See on Amazon