flared jeans and flared trousers-must have for s/s 2011

Prepare to flare this season as flared pants and jeans are having a fashion moment once more. Seventies-style flares are back in new cuts and fabrics.

Derek Lam

Derek Lam

Adam

  Flares made an initial comeback in 2008 as a mini trend but now in 2011, flares are having a major fashion moment.

Flared pants and jeans may be a throw-back to the 70s but in new fabrics and cuts this brings them bang up-to-date.


The Advantages of Flared Jeans

• Get the cut right and flared trousers will lengthen legs, making you look taller.
• Seventies high-waisted styles give the impression of slimmer stomachs and hips.

Mira & Margherita

Mira & Nata

Natuka

 How to Wear

• One word – heels! Wide flares need height to carry them off, so unless you have skyscraper legs, wearing them with flat sandals is a fashion faux pas. The season’s 70s revival sees wedges and platforms, which are actually easier to walk in that ordinary stilettos.
• Wear with a baggy blouse or a simple tee or fine knit, tucked in at the waist
• If wearing white flared jeans go for a top-to-toe look in a single color block. Pair with a fitted white blazer and top. This ticks three trend boxes in one; flared pants, all white, and a tailored summer blazer.