Flared Leg Jeans

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When the U.S. Navy first outfitted its men in bell-bottoms, few people probably thought that years later, women and men would still reach for those trousers. During the 1960s, those interested in the counter-culture revolution wore the trousers as a symbol for the movement. It gave women a chance to shed the constrictive trousers and dresses worn by their mothers and find something comfortable that fit their bodies. By the 1980s, the fashion world saw a resurgence in bell-bottoms, but this time, things were a little different. Though the flared trousers of today aren’t as big or wide as bell-bottoms, the trousers are just as popular.

The Style

You can spot a pair of flared leg jeans from a block away because of the small flare along the hem. The jeans often fit tightly around the hips and thighs before slowly flaring out at the bottom. Some jeans feature a tight fit around the knees before flaring out, while others fit loosely from the knee to the ankle. While many designers use a smaller flare, some designers now create a bigger flare, which is similar to the design of bell-bottoms.

The top manufacturers of jeans have flared designs available, including Mother, Habitual and James Jeans. Citizens of Humanity has a long line of styles in its line, and one pair features a wider flare at the ankle and a drawstring that ties around the waist instead of a belt.

The main problem that you encounter when wearing flared leg jeans is that the trousers can make you look bottom heavy. You must keep your clothing in proportion. If you wear heavier or wider flares, you should even things out with a tight-fitting top or tucked in shirt. Jeans with a smaller flare are better suited for looser or flowing tops. As for shoes, you can wear almost anything you want with flared jeans, but heels, boots and wedges look best.