When wide leg pants started to cycle back into fashion last fall, I have to say I was a bit apprehensive. Like many college students today, the extent of my experience with the flare style comes from the rampant popularity of the wide leg style throughout the ’00s (hello middle school flashbacks).
Like most trends that have had a resurgence, the wide leg has been renewed and refined for today’s shift towards minimal fashion. Cleaner lines, smaller details and more wearable styles are everywhere, from high end to fast fashion to thrifting. Style Gurus have been trying out this trend and making it work for their diverse styles and different day-to-day outfits!
Check out these looks and get some inspiration! With these pieces, you won’t be afraid to retire your skinny jeans for one day.
1—Bold colors ground a look and add an eye-catching statement, emphasize a palazzo-style pant with an orange-red hue for fall. (Photo via @jeordyncassidy)
2—Try out a pair with loose ends or fringes for added detail to a neutral look. If you’re looking for a DIY project, grab a vintage pair of flares and cut them yourself for a cropped culotte meets denim style. (Photo via @lauriseirl)
3—Wide leg pants don’t always have to be flowy: this Style Guru’s form-fitting pair are a stylish throwback to the ’70s and look perfectly on-trend with a monochrome scheme. (Photo via @alexadmendoza)
4—Silk is one of this season’s most popular fabrics, so why not incorporate it into a clean-cut co-ord look with wide leg trousers? (Photo via @stylefromalexis)
5—Raw hems are a perfect way to add some intriguing detail to your wide leg denim, and they have the added bonus of showing off your cute shoes. (Photo via @elizagracehuber)
6—High-waisted styles are always flattering, no matter what the occasion is! Whether you’re heading to class, work or a meeting, you’ll be making a major statement with this lengthening style. (Photo via @iammasima)
