Yes they are back, though for me the great flare never went away. This is me from almost exactly a year ago wearing my Hudson Woodstock flares that I love so much!
I find flares super flattering especially with a heel – really leg lengthening and slimming with a great bell bottom. The more flared the better as far as I am concerned!
Here’s me in the same jeans from March 2011!
Here are some of my favorite inspiration photos from Pinterest – there’s an abundance of great street style photos for flares!
I love that this season’s flares also encompass wide legged trousers too, so if you aren’t comfortable with the tight thighs you can always try a pair such as these from Zara – so boho! I love the idea of these with flat, minimal sandals in the summer.
I’ve recently ordered this pair as I love the idea of a black pair of flares and Zara’s jeans always have a lovely stretch to them too. They’ll be perfect with Stans or heels.
Unfortunately I can’t find the Hudson Woodstock anywhere these days but they now stock the Ferris flare here which look identical with the hem stitching. I particularly love my Hudsons for the stretch denim and the flap back pockets – they really give your butt a great shape!
If you don’t like the flap pocket then Nordstrom stock the Hudson Angel flare with a classic pocket.
Yesterday, instead of classic flares, I wore a pair of old Zara wide leg jeans. I haven’t worn them for a while and I had forgotten how comfy they are. They are super ‘Mom’ jeans with a really high rise – they keep everything held in!
Jeans – Zara (old) // Sneakers – Adidas calf hair (similar here) // Jumper – Boden Off Duty (on sale) // Cardigan – ASOS (now on sale)
Today I am back in the skinnies but I’m off out with the girls tonight and might just dig out my Hudsons for the occasion!
Shoes – Vince Nina // Jeans – Zara // Shirt – Mango (on sale) // Jumper – AllSaints (old) // Coat – Mango (on sale 50% off!)
So how do you plan to wear your flares this Spring?
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No – I just can’t do it….sorry! I am going to need so much more convincing on this. I think the skinnies on you look STUNNING today – you look so slim and gorgeous in them. Burn the flares! XXX
Ha – we’ll see – I bet you do a 180 – didn’t you hate sneakers at one point too lol xxx
You are rockin’ the flares! Love the dark denim with the biker jacket! I am going to have to give this trend a whirl! xx
Oh Michelle they will look great on you with your Stans or even heels for a date night with your leather jacket – get them!
Avril will end up doing the flares I bet :o)
And I have a pair of baby kick flares in my possession at the moment which I am “debating”. I need to do more research to make sure they are the ones. They’re too long of course but hey, that’s the story of my life.
And look at your pic from 2011 – your hair looks really good in that – you’re definitely a short hair gal.
I know I dug that photo out hey – back when I was young and learning how to dress myself:)
I bloody love flared jeans!! X
Ha – me and you both – thank goodness we’re cool again hey?
I have issues Joanna, issues. I have a lovely pair of flares, I guess you would call them baby kicks but they make the tops of my legs look so skinny and not I hasten to add in a good way. If I go for wide legs, I lose leg definition and my waist and tummy look chunky. Help!!! I really want to wear them again this year. Have we seen that gorgeous coat before? It’s fab x
Why not try a longer slouch tunic jumper with them? If it hits mid thigh you’ll still get the slim top and kick effect – try it – a good chunky one like the image in the post!
I live in skinnies but have always had a soft spot for the whole flare/bell bottom thing so I’m getting mine out (the flares) as soon as the weather warms up (can’t do flared jeans in winter for some reason!). Wearing them always used to remind me of Charlie’s Angels – memories! 🙂 x
The problem with my flares is they are long so if I want to wear a more comfortable flat shoe they drag on the floor – ah well – maybe I just need to buy a shorter pair too lol!
Love love love the flares on you, super cool and how lovely is that pinterest all wine coloured outfit?!
Isn’t it fab – I can so see you in that too – the perfect color on you!
The flares look ACE on you!
Thanks Fiona! I hope the new ones I’ve ordered work too but to be honest do always feel more comfortable in some good stretch skinnies!
I think they just have to be done this year! You look amazing in them Joanna! x