The Y2K jersey outfit is back in rotation, and it’s less about nostalgia than about flexing with intent. Once the domain of boy band b-sides, skate rats, and suburban kids loitering near Orange Julius, the mesh 2000s jersey is back. It’s reclaimed its place as the unofficial uniform of curated chaos in the modern men’s Y2K outfit.
This time, though, it’s styled like someone actually thought about it. Cropped, baggy, or stacked under a vintage bomber, the jersey fuses sportswear cred with streetwear irony and early-aughts bravado. It breathes, it shouts, and somehow, it works.
The Best Men’s Y2K Jerseys
From mesh paneling to loud graphics, these looks make one thing clear: the jersey-driven men’s Y2K outfit is in a full-blown comeback. Here’s a breakdown of the standouts:
Pacsun 62 Oversized Mesh Jersey
The Pacsun “62” Oversized Mesh Jersey looks lifted from a school gym archive and dropped into the present. Fully sheer mesh sets the tone, with a bold, cracked “62” print front and center. The oversized cut channels 2000s football jersey fashion, especially when layered over a thermal. It reads like old practice gear reimagined for the sidewalk, confident, low-effort, and designed to stand out.
$39.95 at Pacsun
Umbro UO Exclusive 10 Jersey Tee
This jersey works like a remix with vintage roots. An ombre fade, oversized “10,” and bold blocks of color call up old-school pitch style. The relaxed shape and soft hand make it a clear pick for off-hours wear. A ribbed collar keeps it grounded. The sheen reads straight from a late-night highlight loop. On its own or layered, it moves easily between the street and the sideline.
$60 at Urban Outfitters
Abercrombie & Fitch Football Jersey-Inspired Sweater
Abercrombie’s take on the football jersey pulls from vintage gear but swaps in polish for grit. The perforated knit mimics mesh, and the pale blue-gray tones down the usual varsity aggression. Blocky “24” numbering across the chest gives it structure. Finished with a ribbed V-neck and cuffed sleeves, it leans more post-game hang than locker room. It feels styled for someone who likes the references clean and the fit relaxed.
$49.99 at Abercrombie & Fitch
ASOS Collusion Spliced Basketball Jersey
This jersey could have stepped off a 2002 blacktop, then passed through a stylist’s hands. The ASOS Collusion Spliced Basketball Jersey leans into Y2K cues with a sleeveless cut, oversized frame, and varsity numbers that read bold. A two-tone splice gives it a patchwork, home-done feel, and the raw-cut armholes pair with mesh to keep it light and sharp.
$34.99 at ASOS
RSQ Mesh Boxy Football Jersey
A mesh football jersey brings to mind a mixtape cover or the pages of a DIY skate zine. Styled like a classic 2000 jersey, it runs oversized with a worn-in edge. Full mesh adds ventilation and ease. The cracked “00” print lands somewhere between relic and flex. A boxy shape and V-neck finish the look with a nod to both sideline gear and anti-fashion instinct.
$24.99 at Tillys
Pacsun Physical Education Boxy Muscle Jersey
The Pacsun Physical Education Boxy Muscle Jersey pulls gym-class codes into the streetwear mix. As a nod to the 2000s men’s fashion jersey, the mesh fabric adds airflow and attitude. The boxy cut and dropped shoulders reference vintage athletic kits with a twist. A bold “California Sunshine 19XX” print sets the mood somewhere between yearbook clippings and lo-fi cassette art. It reads archival, but with a point.
$34.95 at Pacsun
Abercrombie & Fitch Corona Cropped Football Jersey
This jersey shows up ready. The mesh hints at early 2000s sidelines and low-res music videos. The fit goes big up top, short at the waist. A Corona hit on the chest adds throwback charm, while the V-neck keeps things clean. It feels sporty, a little tongue-in-cheek, and easy to wear with whatever’s happening below.
$45 at Abercrombie & Fitch
