Don’t be alarmed, millennials, but flared jeans are officially back. After over a decade out of the spotlight, the silhouette (and its close cousin, bootcut jeans) is very much back in the conversation right now — and not just for all the boho lovers out there. Want to make a subtle statement without looking like you tried hard? Reach for a pair of flares.
Flared jeans can sometimes go wrong, especially if you lean too much into their retro look, resulting in an outfit that feels a bit too on the nose. But with the right styling tricks, they can make your autumn wardrobe sing. With a slim blazer and pointed boots, for example, they’ll fit right in with the rest of your office uniform. Meanwhile, with a low-key top and aviator sunnies, they’re perfect for a Saturday morning coffee run with your besties.
In particular, the fashion set are leaning into low-waist and mid-rise flared jeans, for an off-duty relaxed look. You may have also noticed that the likes of Zoë Kravitz, Bella Hadid and Dakota Johnson have been loving their bootcuts lately. Once again, the running theme here is ease – think classic tees and shirts with blazers and 90s-esque leather coats.