HOW TO WEAR WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE YOU’RE FROM 2005

Let’s face it. Trends are just basically recycled every ten years give or take, so it’s no surprise that the flare jean is back in style. These pants were the pants to wear back in the early 2000’s. You wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a skinny pant in 2002.

For the past ten years, the skinny pant has been all the rage. But now with more and more magazines, blogs, and fashionistas wearing the flare again, it looks like they are back in a very big way.

The main thing to remember however, is to wear them like you are in 2015, and not 2005. Although many of us will want to keep our clothing for more than a decade in hopes that the trend will soon be back in style, it’s pretty much pointless. Reason being that although flares are back, they are definitely not the same silhouette worn ten years ago.

Here are the three differentiating style factors of flare jeans now vs ten years ago. Hint: It’s all about the styling and rise. 😉

High Rise:
Who can forget the Britney and Christina days of low-rise flare jeans and chunky belts? Back in the day, the lower the waist line the better. These days, the high waisted rise is the way to go. No more ass crack showing people.

Sleek and Chic:
One of our favorite bloggers Tracy Tsang shows off her sleek all black look with a slightly flared jeans. The flare itself doesn’t need to be a bell bottom to achieve a more modern look, but her whole ensemble is perfection from top to bottom.

Tuck it in:
Back in the early 2000’s we wouldn’t dare tuck our shirts in. We preferred blouse-y camisoles, wife beaters, or halters. Or remember those pointer hankerchief type (barf). These girls have got the look down. Sophisticated and classy, they’ve tucked their shirts into their high-rise flares for a modern and more 70’s vibe.

Add a layer:
Again the styling is key when wearing high rise flares. This fashionista definitely ups her game by adding this faux fur vest to her 70’s inspired ensemble. So chic.