The Throwback
Nod to the '70s with a tie-neck blouse and over-the-top platforms like Anya Ziourova did outside the Paris shows. But skip the accessories—the modern woman is still a minimalist at heart.
Gucci
Top, US $1,008; AED/SAR 3,702
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Frame Denim
Jeans, US $210; AED/SAR 771
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Stella McCartney
Shoes, US $1,235; AED/SAR 4,536
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Photos: Courtesy of By Symphony; Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of Stella McCartney
The Pseudo-Suit
Make like Charlotte Gainsbourg in Louis Vuitton and try a slim leather jacket with gently flared trousers in lieu of a traditional suit.
Emilio Pucci
Pants, US $850; AED/SAR 3,122
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Steffen Schraut
Jacket, US $825; AED/SAR 3,030
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Louis Vuitton
Boots, US $1,350; AED/SAR 4,959
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Victoria Beckham
Sunglasses, US $950; AED/SAR 3,489
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Photos: Courtesy of Stylebop (2); Courtesy of Louis Vuitton; Courtesy of Shopbop
Maison Michel
Hat, US $930; AED/SAR 3,416
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Giuliana Romano
Jumpsuit, US $499; AED/SAR 1,833
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Aritzia
Top, US $35; AED/SAR 129
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Common Projects
Sneakers, US $398; AED/SAR 1,462
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Photos: Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of Farfetch; Courtesy of Aritzia; Courtesy of Need Supply Co.
The It Girl
Experiment with two trends at once by pairing Chelsea boots and cropped flares. Françoise Hardy hair doesn't hurt, either.
Helmut Lang
Coat, US $2,995; AED/SAR 11,001
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Agnona
Sweater, US $628; AED/SAR 2,307
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Valentino
Jeans, US $760; AED/SAR 2,792
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Rachel Comey
Boots, US $470; AED/SAR 1,726
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Photos: Courtesy of Stylebop; Courtesy of Farfetch (2); Courtesy of The Dreslyn
The Extreme
Try Ellery's über-wide flares if you dare—just keep the rest of the look simple à la Jayne Min.
BLK DNM
Tank, US $100; AED/SAR 367
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Ellery
Pants, US $338; AED/SAR 1,241
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Jennifer Fisher x Stop It Right Now
Choker, US $375; AED/SAR 1,377
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Saint Laurent
Pouch, US $675; AED/SAR 2,479
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Cheap Monday
Boots, US $185; AED/SAR 679
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Photos: Courtesy of Avenue 32; Courtesy of Fffflash; Courtesy of Barneys New York; Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of Solestruck
Whether you’re looking at the runways, the streets, or the racks, the chances of coming across a pair of flared pants these days are high. The style’s resurgence comes hand in hand with this season’s psychedelic revival, but Nicolas Ghesquière probably deserves most of the credit. He showed colorful high-waisted flares at his Resort collection for Louis Vuitton back in May.
While the new flares share a shape with their 1970s predecessors, the way we’re wearing them now couldn’t be more different. In the past, flares were worn short with flats or low platforms—what else are you going to dance in?! Today’s styles, in contrast, work best with a heel and a bit of ’tude. Don’t miss our guide to flares in the slideshow.
