From all the low-rise jeans to the chainmail tops, the 2000s were a wild time in fashion. Yet there may be no trend that better defines that lawless era than layering a dress over jeans.

At the height of the aughts, stars like Anne Hathaway and Miley Cyrus would routinely pair a fun summer dress with their best bootcut jeans—plus huge bangles and even huger shades—for an instantly quirky outfit. And while the look may seem dated now, a new crop of red carpet stars is reviving that styling trick in a way that feels surprisingly fresh.

This week alone, we got two different takes on the trend. Last night, for the Los Angeles premiere of Ella McCay , star Ayo Edebiri wore a long, embroidered vest over a classic white tee and jeans, all from Chanel’s pre-fall collection . Was it actu

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