Where the Mall Rat style comes from
In the late 1990s and 2000s, shopping malls were where teenagers spent their weekends: food courts, music stores, photo booths and endless window shopping. "Mall rat" became a fun name for someone who practically lived there.
Mall style mixed sporty and girly: tracksuits and cargos with glittery tops, tinted sunglasses and lots of accessories. Fresh, playful colour combinations like lime green with white were everywhere.
2000s mall outfit ideas: what to wear
- A cropped top or baby tee in green or white.
- Cargo pants, flared jeans or a mini skirt.
- Tinted sunglasses.
- A tiny shoulder bag.
- Chunky sneakers or platforms.
- Playful jewellery: chokers, charm necklaces or hoops.
Where to wear it
- Shopping days and hangouts with friends.
- 2000s-themed parties.
- Concerts and casual events.
- Photo-booth and selfie days.
Styling tips
- Lime green and white feel fresh and very 2000s.
- Mix sporty (cargos, sneakers) with girly (glitter, charms).
- Tinted sunglasses and a tiny bag are must-haves.
- Have fun with accessories: that is the point of the era.
How to play Mall Rat and get 3 stars
Her wardrobe has 64 pieces in 8 tabs: earrings (8), necklaces (8), glasses (8), bags (8), shoes (8), hairstyles (8), tops (8) and bottoms (8).
- Read her request in the speech bubble: it tells you the occasion. Here: “Hanging out at the mall, 2000s style. Make me totally iconic!”
- Open every tab and put something on from each one. The style meter gives 1 star at 35%, 2 stars at 70% and 3 stars when every tab is filled.
- Pick pieces in green and white. The wardrobe marks the best matches with a heart, and they give her bonus hearts.
- Keep to one or two main colours, so the look goes together. White, black, grey, brown and gold accessories go with everything.
- Tap Done for her fashion show and your score. Your final look is saved as a photo in My Lookbook, where you can open it again to edit it.
Frequently asked questions
What did teens wear to the mall in the 2000s?
Cropped tops, cargo pants or flared jeans, tracksuits, tinted sunglasses, tiny shoulder bags and chunky sneakers.
Which colours score best in Mall Rat?
Green and white pieces score best for this look.
How do I get 3 stars in Mall Rat?
Fill every wardrobe tab, including both the top and the bottoms. The style meter reaches 3 stars when every tab has something on.