When a trouser trend arrives to bump skinny jeans out of the way, we can’t help but rejoice. Not since culottes have we double-tapped such love for bottom-half dressing. They balance curvy hips, make slimline babes look shapely and give you instant fash cred. Say hullo to your new style BFF > flares.
When we say ‘new’ we obvi mean OLD because nothing is new in fashion, huns. The current delight for all things 70s has thrown up a wealth of flared trouser options all of which will look bangin’ if worn right…
#1 Dungas
You might think denim overalls = slack Sunday stylin’ but NO. A pair of indigo dungarees that hug the hips (sexeh) and then flare out at the ankles make us go weak at the knees. Wear with a simple ribbed tee and Cons for a sporty take or go sassy with a luxe blouse and stacked heels.
#2 Trews
When it comes to a flared trouser, there’s a fine line between looking hot or like a Dorothy Perkins employee circa 1996. Keep things fresh with bottoms that hit the deck (no short hems here) then add a mega monster fur to balance.
Try: River Island £40
#3 Jeans
Our RN flare crush is Olivia Palermo. The Queen of Gloss trots out at least one pair of lush blue flares every couple of weeks and always looks good. OP proves you don’t have to do a waistband tuck when you flare. Instead layer a long tee with a loose knit then chuck on a statement coat.
Try: MOTO Topshop £40