Ways to Wear

Trend Alert: 8 Ways Celebs Are Rocking Retro Flared Jeans

by Geneve Anderson, Copywriter

When it comes to boomerang trends in the world of fashion, few are more divisive and as long-standing as flares👖.

First worn by sailors in the form of bell-bottom trousers in the 19th century, they’ve been favoured by the likes of hippies and rock stars over the years and had a spot in pretty much everyone’s wardrobe during the ‘70s.

Fast forward to 2022 and they’re back and having a real (twinkle emoji) moment ✨. A new fave of the French girls, we’re loving the styling spins retro jeans are getting this time round.

Wondering how the nostalgic style will slot into your wardrobe? Fear not, we’ve rounded up 8 ways some of our fave famous faces have been wearing them. Jeanius outfit inspo incoming…

1. Kaia Gerber

We love how Kaia Gerber is giving her flares a touch of Y2K courtesy of a cute cropped knit cardigan and a baguette bag. Reach for block-heeled sandals and sunnies like she does on brighter days 🌞.

2. Laura Whitmore

Looking for a more boho way of styling flared jeans? Laura Whitmore’s ‘fit is giving us all of the throwback flower-power vibes. We love how the mood-boosting floral blouse complements the blue rinse of the denim 🌸.

3. Romee Strijd

Romee Strijd is never shy of making a fashion statement on and off the runway. The former Victoria’s Secret model pairs her flares with oversized hoop earrings and a colour-pop crop top, complete with equally as retro balloon sleeves 🎈.

4. Bella Hadid

Let’s face it, Bella Hadid has always been the queen of model-off-duty style. We’ll be copying her look and layering an oversized shirt with a denim crop top next time we reach for our flares 💙.

5. Emily Ratajkowski

Being a model and a women’s rights activist, it’s only right that EmRata would pair her flared jeans with a statement ‘Feminist AF’ logo tee. A satin duster coat and heels give the look a glam finish 💁‍♀️.

6. Eiza Gonzalez

To double-denim or not to double denim? Eiza González’s outfit is proving that twice the denim = twice as good. Copy her lead by pairing your flares with a denim shirt and matching blue pointed stilettos for an ode to early noughties nostalgia.

7. Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens opts for a more laid-back look and styles her denim with a girl power-themed tee and a spacious tote. And to finish the ‘fit? Well, there’s no better accessory than a four-legged friend 🐶.

8. Anne Hathaway

Looking to add a romantic feel to your flares? Reach for a lace blouse like Anne Hathaway. Bonus points for copying her snake-effect ankle boots and ‘70s-style tousled waves, too ✅.