Denim With A '70s Flare

Article published on Collegefashionista.com - March 2016

We all know that a great pair of jeans is a basic necessity in any fashionista’s closet but just as essential is finding the right silhouette to flatter your figure. In recent years, the skinny jean has more or less monopolized the denim world, forcing us down a very straight and narrow road. However, with the trendy wide-leg style currently on the come-up, could the skinny jean’s fashion reign be coming to an end?

For those of us looking to add a little variety to our denim repertoire and stay on trend this spring, the flared jean is certainly a must have! The resurgence of the wide-leg silhouette has been spotted all over the designer runways of New York Fashion Week and is becoming a fast favorite of street style stars and fashionable bloggers like The Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine.

An ode to the iconic '70s bellbottom, the flared jean is both stylish and flattering for a variety of body types, giving you those coveted curves we all long for. Slip into a pair of these bad boys and you’ll see how they magically cinch your waist and elongate those legs. Now who doesn’t want that?

Keeping with the 70’s theme, this fashionista paired her favorite dark washed flares with a creamy colored bow-blouse and a pair of chunky tan mules for a style that is effortlessly sophisticated. This look is casual enough for a laid-back Sunday brunch with the girls but polished enough for a dressy date night with your man.

Luckily, this new designer favorite doesn’t have to come with the hefty designer price tag. Affordable fashionista favorites like Forever21, H&M, and Zara offer their own take on the trend with all the flare at a quarter of the price.

So what is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “Don’t be afraid to break out of the norm to wear what looks best on you! Being trendy is an added plus of the flare denim style, but I primarily love them because they give my straight figure some curves. Know your body and wear what flatters you!”