The Fundamentals of How to Look Terrific in Flares
Now that we’ve gotten used to wearing comfortable clothes during the Coronavirus pandemic, we don’t want to give up that laid-back feeling. But we really want to look good too, so designers have come up with new ways to do just that. This spring, there are loose designs of just about every item of clothing, including jeans. So there is a resurgence of flared jeans once again. They come in a wide variety of styles — from ’70s bell-bottomed versions to a more modern kick-flare leg, as well as crops. Age doesn’t matter because there’s a modern way of wearing flares. And when you do that, there’s the benefit that it makes you appear younger! So let’s take a look at the fundamentals of how to look terrific in flares.
First of all, if you don’t wear jeans you can get flares in materials other than denim. To get away from the casual look, opt for a dark shade of flared jeans like black, a clean looking white, or even a navy blue in a plain style without rips to get a more classic feel. Also, you can get flares in fabrics that dress up the look. Or you can even buy trouser flares.
Now here are the fundamentals on how to look terrific in flares, starting with basic styling tips and followed by outfit ideas!
Bell sleeves are a perfect match for flared jeans.
Since flares have a gypsy/hippie vibe, they go with pieces like: a fringed vest, a chunky belt, a tie-dyed headband and/or boots. A turtleneck over flares is a classic 70’s look.
For another layer, add a leather jacket, fur jacket, kimono or trench coat to flared jeans.
You can dress up the look of flares by wearing them with a feminine top. You can also add a blazer.
For evening, add a sheer blouse and high heels to any flares.
Since flare jeans have a relaxed and casual look, they go well with grunge-style clothes, such as a plaid shirt or graphic tee. But to avoid a throwback look, just add one of these pieces to your flares and keep the rest of your outfit up to date.
As for shoes, while you can wear ballet flats with flared jeans, a pair of comfy chunky sandals, classic pumps, clogs, wedges, or platform heels will make your legs look leaner and longer.
Outfit Ideas for How to Look Terrific in Flares:
- Casual Evening: Flared jeans + a wrap top. Add platform boots.
- Evening: A sheer blouse + camisole + flared jeans. Add high heels.
- A sheer blouse + camisole + flares + a leather jacket. Add flat boots.
- Try a belted top over flares.
- Try a swing top with flares.
Look terrific in MOTHER The Stunner Cruiser Jeans from Free People - A tee and flared jeans + a jacket/blazer. Add a belt + sneakers + a simple necklace.
- A tan or black moto jacket + a top of your choice + flares. Add a big clutch + heeled ankle boots.
- A bomber jacket + flares.
- Tan flared pants + a beige safari jacket + a shell. Add a long pendant + a slave bracelet + rings.
- Flared jeans + a top with waist definition or a fluid top. Add silver boots + silver jewelry.
- A tunic top + flared jeans. Add platform sandals + earthy jewelry.
- A black jersey tunic + black pinstripe flares. Sling a black & brown studded belt over the tunic.
- Belt a tunic top over flares, or try a messy tuck.
- A short, tunic-length dress + flared jeans. Add platform sandals + a boho cross-body bag.
- A peasant top + flares. Add sandals + turquoise jewelry, or ankle boots + gold jewelry.
- A slip dress + flares. Add a pendant.
- A sleeveless t-shirt + flares + a kimono.
- A fitted top + flares + a kimono.
- A lace top + flared jeans + a kimono. Add a long feather necklace.
- A lace vest + a printed top + flared jeans.
- A tank top over flares. Add a statement necklace + an armful of bracelets. If sunny, add sunglasses.
- An ivory embroidered tank + tan flares or flared jeans. Add a simple necklace + a few bracelets. May add a cover-up.
- A camisole, tank or tee + flared jeans. Add a delicate gold bracelet + tan footwear and bag + sunglasses if sunny.
- A fringed vest + a blouse with puffed or ruffled sleeves + flares.
- A chambray shirt + flared jeans. Roll up the sleeves. Add mixed gold bracelets with a sliver of color + rings.
- A boho blouse + flared jeans. A structured bag would go well with this.
- A ruffled blouse + flared jeans. Add sandals.
- Flared jeans + an ethnic blouse that you can front tuck. You could then add wedges + beaded jewelry + tassel earrings.
- A wrap top + flares.
- A fitted tee + flares. Add neutral accessories. You might like to add a delicate gold necklace and some gold rings.
- A t-shirt + flares. Add a long chiffon or textured scarf + a statement necklace + bracelets.
- A tank top + flared blue jeans + a duster. Add booties or sandals with block heels or wedges.
- A t-shirt + flares + a kimono. Add a geometric pendant + a statement ring.
- A navy draped t-shirt + flared blue jeans. Add clogs + one or more long strands of beads + a gold wrap bracelet.
- A half-tucked tee + flares.
- A peplum top + flared trousers or jeans. Add a pearl necklace + ankle boots. If cool, add a topper.
How to Look Terrific in Flares in Business Situations:
(Just be sure to wear a shell under your blazer. Lol! Oh, well, what can I say, this is how Rachel Zoe is showing it. 🙂
Add cut-out ankle boots to any of the following.
- Flared pants + a sleeveless blazer + a t-shirt.
- A tunic-length dress + flared pants.
- A silk tunic + flared pants.
- A high-low blouse + flared pants.
- A wrap blouse + flared pants.
Straight Fit Flared Suit Pants from Calvin Klein with a tie-front top - A knot-front or twist-front blouse + flared pants.
- A black sequined blouse + navy flares.
- A fitted shirt + flared pants.
- A classic black blazer + a black turtleneck + black pinstripe flares.
- Half tuck a turtleneck in flared jeans. Add a velvet blazer + tan heeled ankle boots.
How to Look Terrific in Flares in Fall & Winter:
- An oversize sweater + fitted flares.
- A chunky sweater + flared jeans.
- A slouchy sweater + flared pants. Layer a long and short necklace on cords.
- A wrap cardigan + a skinny tank top under it + flared jeans.
- A wrap cardigan + a dark floral print dress. Add tights + boots.
- A cropped cardigan + flares. Add a shawl.
- A boyfriend cardigan over a longer-length top over flares. Platforms would go good with this or footwear with a stacked heel.
Keep It Real Flare Pant from Free People with sweaters - With a sweater over flares, tie a cardigan tied over in case you need it later on. Add sneakers.
- A long-sleeved plaid shirt + a sleeveless graphic t-shirt + flares. Add a short cross necklace + a couple of short strands of beads + cuff bracelets. Add a narrow bangle to match one of the cuff bracelets.
- Flares + a t-shirt + a motorcycle jacket. Add a big clutch + heeled ankle boots.
- A tunic + flares + a short, faux leather jacket. If cold, add a sweater + a beanie.
- A knit jacket over flares.
- A poncho over a layering top + flares. Add bracelets and maybe a long, delicate necklace. You might like to add a fedora.
MOTHER The Weekender Fray High-Rise Flare Jeans from Anthropologie with a graphic tee and double jackets - A graphic t-shirt + flared jeans + a plaid jacket + a jean jacket over the top. Add boots.
- A long-sleeved Henley top over a long-sleeved lace top + flares. Push back henley sleeves. Add a bib necklace + a cuff bracelet. You may add a colorful ethnic bag.
- A thermal top + flares + a vest. Add a long pendant + rings. Option: Add sneakers.
- A black turtleneck over black pinstripe flares + a black motorcycle jacket. Add black footwear.
- A turtleneck + flared jeans + faux fur vest. Add a pendant necklace + platform loafers.
- A short-sleeve t-shirt + faux fur vest + velvet flares. Add a rosary necklace + a couple of metal bracelets mixed together + boots.
Let’s Connect!
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