How To Wear Flare Leg Jeans

March 23, 2011

This is a follow-up to yesterday’s post about Flare Leg Jeans. It seems that people feel a bit intimidated about these jeans (you’re probably the same ones that took to skinny jeans like [snap] that!). So, I thought I’d pull a few pictures on ways to wear them. One of the questions I got is if they’ll look good on curvier gals.

I believe they will, although I definitely believe that some styles just don’t look good on certain body types (let’s narrow that down even further and say) people. For instance, I don’t like the way I look in blazers. Can I wear them? Sure. But they’re not the best thing for me. So, I stay away from them for the most part. Now, if you want more info on what is good and not good for your body type, check out the book, “The Science of Sexy.”

So, with that aside, here are some tips on how you can wear them.

Shirt Tucked In

I’ll probably be wearing my jeans tucked in the most as is evidenced multiple times on my site. I usually wear more form fitting things since I have no figure and I’ve got to make sure I don’t lose my shape completely. For this style, either low rise or high rise will look great. High rise will really lengthen your legs, but if you  need to lengthen your torso, go for the low rise. (I hate that i’m using myself as an example, but I couldn’t find many other good ones. Ha ha!):

Flare Jeans tucked in(via The Sartorialist)

How To Wear Flare Leg JeansJeans which I will soon be pairing with this shirt and maybe something like these!

Shirt Untucked

Now I know sometimes a little more coverage is necessary. (Hello monthly beast!). Or if you just prefer the untucked look, check out these multiple ways to wear these jeans.

2011-Latest-Flare-Jeans-11Via here

Flare Jeans via The SartorialistVia here

Flare Leg Jeans & Blazervia here

via here

Hope this is helpful in showing different ways people are wearing these jeans. Hopefully you can find the perfect way that will fit your body and look amazing. But just because this is “in” right now, doesn’t mean you have to be part of it. I’ll probably learn toward wide leg more than flare leg jeans myself, simply because i think they are more flttering.

So how do you wear flare leg jeans? Link up to it in the comments so we can check out how you’re wearing them!

  • http://amydaytoday.blogspot.com Amy

    Wow! You really took my question to heart! Thanks so much! I’m with you on taking a while to catch on to skinny jeans, but I feel like I’m a little late with every trend! It’s getting better, but it takes me a while to get comfortable with new ideas :) I LOVE those gap jeans you are wearing, you and Sydney (daybook) both have them and I think they look great. I especially like the wide leg trouser look, not super flares. The reason I asked the question in the first place was because I was just curious if they would look good on people with hips since a lot of the people I’ve seen them on have a pretty straight figure. I might just have to try them on!

  • http://petiteearlymorningstyle.blogspot.com/2011/03/gap-wide-leg-trouser-review.html Callandra

    I initially struggled with the idea of wearing flares because I’m just 5’1″ I’m very lucky to be a part of the petite blogging community who I turned to for feedback after buying my first pair…….(After seeing them here at Rose a La Mode on Linda first ;) Lol

    Link: http://petiteearlymorningstyle.blogspot.com/2011/03/gap-wide-leg-trouser-review.html

  • http://rosealamode.com Linda

    Yeah Amy, try them on! You’ll never know until you do.
    And I’m totally with you, I’m usually late to trends, but this one I love just because I never really got that crazy about the skinnies! Ha ha! I’m so thankful for the change!

  • http://www.tanvii.com Tanvi

    I like how you are wearing them!!! You are so tiny they look super cool on you! I wore a little ‘less’ flare ones. Thye looked okay I suppose! :)
    http://www.tanvii.com/2011/03/mini-30-for-30.html

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  • http://www.myheartblogged.com/ myheartblogged

    I’m not quite on the extreme flare bandwagon but I love flares, and wide leg trousers. Your jeans look great on you. The wide leg trousers make me look slim, and skinnies didn’t really work on me. I had to go with more of a straight leg pair to make it look okay. I only own one pair, and that’s honestly enough for me lol.
    My Heart Blogged

  • http://blog.cessoviedo.com CessOviedo

    I’d try them all, they say curvy girls should never wear flared jeans, I could not care less I love them! … Wish mines were attached to a Birking bag!

    <3 Cess O.
    http://blog.cessoviedo.com

  • http://tatertotslivingoutloud.blogspot.com/ Karri

    Thank you for sharing all that!!! I am still up in the air, because I really feel like with a high waist and tucked in, I will look like Jessica Simpson in her famous mom jeans photo. But I suppose it can’t hurt to go to the Gap and try a pair on, because some of the combos you posted are cute. Although I need torso lengthening more than anything, sooo…

  • http://lawmamaliz.blogspot.com Liz @ Law Mama

    This is SO helpful. I just bought a pair of flares from gap the other day, and I’m still deciding whether or not to keep them. I might have to try styling them up to see if I still want to keep them or exchange in favor of a pair of wide legs… hmm. Decisions, decisions!

  • http://rosalovesdc.tumblr.com/ RosaLovesDC

    You are really giving me some hope. I will try them out next time I go shopping (hopefully tomorrow or Friday). I will report back!

  • http://rosealamode.com Linda

    @CessOviedo – Yeah, post some pics and let us know. I want to see what they look like on you!

    @Liz – Yeah, I know what you mean. Those Gap ones I have on above are kind of a mixture of both. They’re not super fitted in the thigh, but they still do have a bit of a flare. I thought they were a good medium.

    @Rosa – That’s what I love to hear! Tweet me a pic!

  • http://momshavestyle2.blogspot.com Erin

    I just bought my first pair of Gap trouser flare jeans. They looked so funky and cool in the store, but when I got them home and put them on, I wasn’t convinced it’s my most flattering look. I had mostly positive comments the day I wore them, but I’m pretty sure that’s because my fellow bloggers/followers are just too freakin’ nice! Here’s how I wore mine:
    How I wore flares
    And as further evidence that these may not be the most flattering on me, I’m typically a size 0 or 00 in Gap jeans (without fitting too snuggly, even). These are a size 00 and I feel like I look like a size 6 or 8 in the picture. Thoughts?

  • http://adayinthelifeofria.blogspot.com Maria

    I love, love, love flared jeans!

  • http://rosealamode.com Linda

    Erin – I love those on you! You’re crazy girl! That’s what they’re supposed to look like. A huge contrast from the skinnies we’re used to, but I think they look great on you.

  • http://momshavestyle2.blogspot.com Erin

    Linda, thanks for the encouragement! I’ll keep checking in to see how you’re wearing yours :)

  • tracy fasnacht

    I am re-excited about flare jeans, these pics were inspiring, and its nice to know how to wear different shirts with them!

  • http://snappycasual.tumblr.com kelsey

    You look great in those jeans, with an untucked shirt. I haven’t tried them yet, but I probably will!

  • http://www.maritimeshopaholic.com Chelsea

    I am totally psyched to try out the wide-leg/flared jean once my shopping freeze is complete (I gave up shopping for lent)! I’m loving the ’70s vibe that has cycled back into style!

    http://www.maritimeshopaholic.com

  • http://www.facebook.com/AnnaRay Anna Ray

    How did I miss this post? I kinda like the untucked look…I feel like I’ve been all about tucking in lately. And I definitely think these jeans work on curvier girls!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mujaffar-Ali/100002830534109 Mujaffar Ali

     wear with heels and a tighter fitted top. you are already wearing the
    flare jeans, dont wear a baggy or loose shirt it will not look good.
    boots are also good. ;) For more information about fashion visit at allysfashion website.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mujaffar-Ali/100003688465051 Mujaffar Ali

    Flares look best if you have long thin legs — and they all do look like
    escapees from the ’70′s, but since most folks who play with fashion
    aren’t old enough to remember the ’70′s, that should bother anyone.For more information about fashion visit at smccloset website.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mujaffar-Ali/100002830534109 Mujaffar Ali

    They think it looks retarted because everyones wearing skinny jeans now.
    I use to be just like that,but now i hate skinny jeans! I only wear
    flare.For more information about fashion visit at Allys fashion website.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mujaffar-Ali/100003688465051 Mujaffar Ali

    They look dated. Skinnies came into style, and they’re pretty much a
    fashion staple. If you still love flares, just make sure they’re more
    modern and less young-looking, like a dark wash jean without any
    whiskering on the hips. You could also try wide leg jeans, which are
    pretty in right now.For more information about fashion visit at smccloset website.

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