Flared Jeans: A Great Comeback!
From time to time, in the current fashion trends, there are elements from the past that give them a new dimension. A perfect example of such a comeback is, for example, flared jeans, which were very fashionable in the 1960s.
Do you remember that they returned in great style once at the beginning of the new millennium? Well, it’s time to get them out of the closet again. The runways at the fashion shows in the fall and winter of 2017 showed that flared jeans are making a comeback, with a few small tweaks.
At the beginning of 2018, all the mannequins displayed popular bells in shop windows. The high waist of the pants and the leg width are the same as before, however the sewing details have been changed to further emphasize the figure.
The return of the bells
Flared jeans – or bells – were created by fashion designer Mary Quant in the 1960s. The same designer also increased the popularity of mini-skirts over the decade, which was a historic trend.
In the 1970s, at least one pair of bells could be found in everyone’s wardrobes. Both women and men wore this type of pants to fit in with the current trends. Nobody could get away from them.
Of course, plain-colored flared jeans were also worn. Sometimes they were also made of corduroy instead of denim.
Flared jeans emphasize the figure
Style specialist at Macy’s department store Martha Gil de Montes believes flared jeans provide a better silhouette. In addition, they are perfect for blouses that have tight sleeves (blouses, sweaters, jackets or button-down shirts).
The bells are undoubtedly very practical and very comfortable. As they start at the waist, they shape and accentuate the figure. Moreover, they make it look taller, especially when worn with heels. This way the legs appear much longer.
Show them!
There are two basic rules for wearing flared jeans. By following them, you will not only look stylish but also confident.
- Always wear them with high heels.
- Wear blouses with tight sleeves.
When it comes to shoes, wedges or platforms will look best as they will keep the bells from tangling. If, on the other hand, you wear them with flat shoes, the cuff will drag across the floor and won’t look as it should.
- Shoes are an important accessory that cannot be underestimated.
- The shirt is the second garment that adds many points to a good look when wearing bells. The top should have narrow sleeves so that the outfit does not look uniform.
- Shirts with wide sleeves or a lot of fabric are distracting from the pants and do not look good.
Match the flared jeans to your body
This variation extends from the hips, not just from the knees, making the legs look slimmer and the figure more proportional.
The classic fit looks great on women with very slim legs as they can wear skinny jeans over their thighs and they will look great. Wide bells look especially good on slim, tall women.
For women who are shorter and more athletic, we recommend flared jeans without pockets. Pockets on the front and back can create an unfavorable visual effect that will only make them wider.
For the same reason, women with pronounced hips should avoid patterned pants and stick to dark, plain- colored jeans that will match their figure.
Tight jeans against bells
Maybe at some point you wanted to take your bells to the tailor and make them skinny jeans. Maybe you even got rid of your favorite couple because you thought they were out of style for good.
You’ll be happy to know that the reign of skinny jeans is over and you can revive your hippie spirit.
In the past few years, flared jeans have been overshadowed by skinny or straight jeans. In fact, anyone who still wore the bells seemed old-fashioned. The bells receded step by step into the shadows. As the years went by, the legs got narrower and everyone got used to tight jeans. However, fashion works cyclically.
Trends come and go periodically. While skinny jeans are now in everyone’s wardrobe, bells will always have a special place in people’s hearts and will have their big come back from time to time .
