How to Wear Flared Jeans

Adam Says:

Flares look best if you're blessed with height and narrower hips. This is a trendy look, so if it doesn't work for you, skip it.

Pair with off-the-shoulder tops, wedges, and chunky platforms. Think Carly Simon's '70s look.

But don't go all-out retro: Stick to jeans with minimal embellishment and clean washes.

Afraid of bell-bottoms? Try these Chico's "barely flares," (at left) which are a less extreme version of the style.

From left to right: Dark jeans, Rag & Bone/JEAN, $187, Rag-bone.com. Light jeans, MiH Jeans, $198, Mih-jeans.com. White jeans, Chico's, $79, Chicos.com.