When it comes to styling flared jeans, rather than reaching for the towering platform shoes you might associate with the decade, fashion’s current styling proposition involves a shoe far more simple: Chelsea boots.
Their close-fitting ankle and elasticated sides make them an excellent companion to flared denim, slipping neatly beneath the hem without interrupting that long, sweeping silhouette. A heeled pair adds a little height, while flat leather styles work beautifully with cropped bootcuts.
Factor in an oversized suede jacket, a cosy roll-neck or a well-loved leather coat, and you’ve got an autumn outfit that borrows from the ’70s without looking like you’re heading to a fancy-dress party. Got the outfit sorted? Check out these trending ’70s hairstyles to complete the look.
Ahead, how to style ’70s jeans and Chelsea boots, according to a fashion writer.
With ’70s shades and shoulder pads
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The ’70s certainly weren’t shy about making a statement, and neither should you be. Think oversized sunglasses à la Jackie O, exaggerated shoulders and high-waisted flares that practically demand a heeled Chelsea boot. Raid your local charity shop for a fabulous vintage jacket. The bigger the sunglasses, the better.