In the fashion world, it is not uncommon for the majority of women's fashion items to be borrowed from the clothing of representatives of various male professions, and most often the uniforms of the military ended up under the scissors and needles of designers. This is exactly how women's flared trousers were created.

Thigh-flared trousers

Pants that flare from the hip can be very wide, like a long skirt, or modest in width, more classic. This model is suitable for tall women with voluminous hips. Smoothly going down, wide legs perfectly smooth out excess fullness in this area, and also hide possible leg flaws - curvature, full calves, unattractive ankles, and the like.

Flared hip trousers can be made from different materials, both thinner and denser; they can be smooth along the waistline or have small or large folds.

Pleated models of such trousers look especially impressive, which, thanks to numerous vertical folds, visually lengthen the silhouette and make the figure slimmer.

Flared trousers from the knee

This model of flared trousers differs from the previous one in that here the expansion of the legs starts from the knee, and at the hips they fit seductively. In addition, such trousers can have patch pockets, both in the front and on the buttocks. Pants that flare from the knees are only suitable for girls with a beautiful figure, since they expose the upper legs and hips, and if these parts of the body are imperfect, the figure will look extremely unattractive. Also, short girls should choose such trousers, since, with a fragile figure, they can visually make the silhouette slightly longer.

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What to wear with women's flared trousers

Flared trousers are the epitome of femininity and elegance; they fit perfectly into any outfit. However, trousers that flare from the hip and trousers that flare from the knee go differently with the same top, so you should choose it very carefully. So, flared trousers from the hip look good with blouses, blouses, jackets, with which they make a wonderful everyday outfit for work. If you choose a light top or a T-shirt with straps as a top, you will get a set for a walk on a summer evening, for going with friends to a cafe or even to the cinema. At other times of the year, you can safely wear a thin, tight-fitting sweater with a cowl neck or a turtleneck with these trousers. To pair with flared trousers made from thick fabric, you should choose high-heeled shoes or sandals. If the trousers are made of thin material and are not intended for business meetings and official events, it is better to choose sandals or sandals with flat soles.

Pants flared from the knee are more suitable for a casual outfit, and therefore go well with a classic shirt, loose sweater, or light T-shirt. In cold weather, you can throw a warm cardigan or a long tweed jacket over this outfit. Shoes should be selected with high or medium heels.

Outerwear for loose-fitting trousers is also different. For models that flare from the hip, you should choose a long raincoat or coat, preferably the same loose cut. Shortened jackets, short fur coats, and coats are more suitable for trousers that flare from the knee.


If you are tired of banal jeans and ordinary women's trousers, then you should think about changing your look. Try flared trousers, which have recently come back into fashion. This style of women's trousers can be called not only very stylish, but also universal.

Bell-bottomed trousers can be low-waisted or high-waisted. Most often, such trousers do not have a fastener and are held on by an elastic waistband, although some models that do not have a very loose fit can be fastened with a zipper.

What to wear with

Bell-bottomed trousers are usually long and quite spacious from the hips. This style has come back into fashion quite recently. You can see such trousers on women everywhere - on the street, in a cafe, on the beach, in the office and even at a wedding. Everyone loves bell-bottom trousers because they are stylish, comfortable, and easy to combine with other items from your wardrobe.

You can wear these pants with anything like crop tops, tank tops, lace tops, plain shirts and so on. Bell-bottomed trousers can be worn for any occasion. But it is best to wear them in spring and summer.

This trouser style has become part of street fashion. Bell-bottomed trousers are best worn in dark colors, with multi-colored or floral or animal prints. They are best worn with simple tops.

Who to wear

It can be considered a myth that bell-bottom pants cannot be worn by short women or those with curvier figures. On the contrary, with this style of trousers women can hide some problems of their figure and emphasize its advantages. If you are short with round shapes, then choose pants that are not too spacious and flared from the hip.

The top you wear with these pants should fit your body well. Tall women can wear bell-bottom pants with a looser cut. But they also shouldn’t forget about the right top for these trousers. Short, fragile women should choose high-waisted trousers, as this style will visually make them taller.

How to wear

You can choose flared trousers of any color and size. These can include trousers in pastel colors, rainbow colors, muted tones and, of course, classic black and white. You can buy trousers with different prints.

To properly combine bell-bottom trousers with other items in your wardrobe, you need to decide on what occasion you are going to wear these trousers.

If you want to create a more feminine look, for example, loose-fitting flared trousers with polka dots and a draped or crisscross front top will do the trick. For a sophisticated look, pair black flared trousers with a tunic complemented by a belt.

For every day, you can choose simple bell-bottom trousers in some bright color and a plain, simple top in a contrasting color. If you're going to the beach, these pants will go great with your bikini top.

Flared hip trousers will also help create a vintage look if you choose colors such as ethnic prints, large diagonals, kaleidoscope patterns, and so on. A simple plain top goes well with these colors.

As for shoes, high heels Under trousers, flared hips are always a great choice. They visually lengthen your leg and make you look slimmer. But for the beach option and for every day, you can replace high-heeled shoes with strappy sandals, as well as mid-heeled or flat shoes. If you wear espadrilles with these trousers, you will get a completely nautical style.

The variety of models of women's wardrobe elements is constantly updated with new and current cut lines. Although some things return from the distant past. Women's bell-bottom trousers were especially popular in the mid-70s of the last century. In those days, it was difficult to imagine the wardrobe of a girl who did not have at least one such model. In 2017, this style is returning to store shelves - and we know why.

General trends in 2017

To give a model a flared silhouette, designers use several techniques. For trousers, flares can extend from the waistline, from the hip or from the knee. Traditionally, both 3/4 and capri leg lengths are allowed. However, this year only one length for such clothes will be relevant - “floor-length”, and the trouser leg should hide even a high heel. Only this style can be called fashionable and stylish. You should also definitely refuse all options with a low waist; a high corset belt, decorated with several rows of contrasting or matching buttons, looks much more attractive.

Among the fabrics, preference should be given to cashmere, thin drape, formal suit fabric and jacquard. This is, so to speak, clothing for all seasons. But for spring and autumn, designers have prepared a huge number of options from light flowing fabrics. It can be linen, silk, cotton, lace, guipure with chiffon lining, all types of satin and staples.





Women's flared trousers made from thick denim never go out of fashion. Jeans like these should be in the arsenal of any fashionista. After all, in black they can go perfectly with a classic office jacket and blazer. But blue options in addition to a colorful blouse will create a magnificent romantic look for walks and dates.


From the hip or from the knee: which one to prefer?

As mentioned above, the cut line may suggest flaring anywhere in the model. In 2017, bell-bottom pants are the most preferred option. It is worth noting that many models are combined, so to speak: the flare down from the knee is sewn separately in the form of a large wide frill, gathered in a line below the kneecap. Models with geometric prints on fabric look interesting. With this style of cutting, the result is a kind of break in the lines and an abstraction of the pattern as a whole along the trouser leg. In the photo below, bell-bottom trousers are presented in several variations, among which you can see many ideas for the coming summer and autumn:






Women's bell-bottom trousers are respectability, chic and glamor. They are suitable for any occasion and bow. If you take the option of thick suiting fabric with a high-set belt, then in combination with a snow-white blouse it will be a wonderful ensemble for visiting the office or a business dinner.

But light models made of the finest lace are more suitable for the holiday period. Although in a stuffy hot city on summer days, they perfectly refresh the image and create a light and pleasant mood for the whole day. And if you choose linen models with lace inserts at the bottom of the legs, you will provide yourself with an excellent option for summer clothing for the hottest days.

When choosing bell-bottom trousers, it is worth remembering the length of the legs. Under no circumstances purchase models that are clearly too short. It is better to buy longer than necessary and look a little careless than to create the wrong image of a “shot sparrow”.

Which options to prefer, forming a wardrobe based on a retro style or creating a modern glamorous chic - any modern woman is able to answer these questions on her own, and in the meantime we move on.

Varieties for every taste, color and age

It’s worth talking about what types of this wardrobe element exist. What models are suitable for every taste and age, color and budget? Let's figure it out.

You should start with a model called full flare. It is distinguished by the fact that the expansion of the trouser leg extends evenly from the waist line, while emphasizing the hip line. Who would this style suit? First of all, slender, long-legged and young. Although ladies of Balzac's age can afford similar chic trousers in the style of Madeleine Dietrich, if I choose the maximum length and combine it with high stiletto heels.


Extending the leg from the knee is the most popular option, which looks great in all styles without exception. This style allows women with a disproportionate figure to correctly place accents. The trousers perfectly balance the wide shoulder line, correct wide hips and successfully hide short stature. Should not be combined with a fluffy top. A tight turtleneck and a formal business vest made of fabric are the best companions for this model. In hot summer times, you can wear it with an alcoholic T-shirt, a transparent chiffon blouse or various tops.


The hip-hugging top and high waist are more of an option for choosing jeans for every day. In this case, trouser legs flared from the knee create the impression of slight negligence, which can be smoothed out by a contrasting, formal top.

The highlight of 2017 are flared trousers with a corset that reaches the chest line. They can be complemented with wide suspenders or straps to match the main model. When combined with a classic white shirt, complemented by a lace jabot, you get a sophisticated casual look for the office.



How, where and with what to wear a modern girl?

How and where should a modern girl wear these models, if most of the styles are made in retro style? The answer is clear - anywhere. But the question of how should be given a more complete answer, since the success and integrity of the entire image depends on this.

So, what to wear with bell-bottoms to the office, for a walk, on a trip out of town and when going to the beach? Let's listen to the advice of stylists and designers.






Let's start traditionally with the most favorite time of the year - spring, summer and early autumn. Light flowing fabrics, bright, sometimes even variegated colors, loose fit and a lot of variations are appropriate here. In the summer, you should pay close attention to lace and guipure models - they will be at the peak of popularity due to their mystery and attractiveness.

Second in the ranking are trousers made from floral fabric. Moreover, here it is worth looking towards a large print with roses, peonies, carnations and fantastic buds. Any checkered, striped, geometric pattern is an option for a monotonous look. What does it mean? First of all, it is worth noting that for the top you should choose a T-shirt, blouse or shirt that exactly matches the pattern of the trousers.


What else can you wear these styles with in the summer? For footwear, you can choose sandals and slippers, or for the evening - sophisticated stiletto sandals. But for the office, the boat model would be the best choice. Wide belts in boho style are suitable accessories. These are wicker models, macrame, twisted and perforated leather.

In winter and late autumn, it can be combined with any type of thin sweaters, blazers and pullovers. The cardigan should be matched to the pants. Under warm clothes, wear a turtleneck or a classic-cut shirt. It is worth remembering the current advice of stylists and designers. In no case should you combine hoodies, fluffy shirts and blouses, or sweaters made of thick coarse knitted threads with such trousers. The only exception to this rule is a frill made of the finest lace.

Knee-flared trousers have returned to fashion again after almost 10 years of oblivion. Many flared models are relevant: from the waist, hip and knee. The latter are especially popular with girls, as they are much easier to wear than wider varieties. The widening of such trousers begins only in the knee area, and in the hip area they fit the body and focus on its advantages, while models from the hip are wider in the gluteal area.

Yellow high-waisted trousers are a good choice to pair with a white ruffled blouse:

Suit consisting of flared pants and a top with a contrasting border:

However, not everyone can wear bell-bottomed knee-length pants. They strongly emphasize the hips, so those girls who consider them their disadvantage are better off abandoning this option.

Note! Any flared trousers hide height, so they look best on tall girls.

Popular models and fabrics

Classic black flared knee-length trousers can also be worn with a crop top if you have a slim figure:

The classic knee flare looks quite simple. These are mid-waisted pants that hug the hips and start to flare out at the knees. They have a standard length for trousers, so they go well with high-heeled shoes. However, there are other interesting styles of trousers flared from the knee:

  • beveled models have a shorter length and asymmetrical legs;
  • shortened in the front, in which the asymmetry is expressed differently - the trouser legs are of standard length at the back, and 10 centimeters shorter at the front;
  • with flounces at the bottom;
  • with a cut starting, like a flare, in the knee area.

Beveled flare

Slanted models can be worn with heeled sandals - bare ankles look very seductive in them:

Short front

Pants with a cropped front are an original option for casual wear that will help diversify your wardrobe:

With flounces

Pants with frills look elegant and go well with classic crop tops:

With a slit

Models with a slit are often complemented by translucent inserts that hide the leg. Pair these trousers with a printed T-shirt and a patent leather jacket for a grunge look:

Not only the shape of their trouser legs varies, but also the length. In addition to the classic long models, there are also short ones, reaching approximately to the middle of the shin. Their bottom is usually made asymmetrical for greater aesthetics.

Skinny cropped flare

Short flared knee-length trousers can be combined with sandals and tops. This look is especially relevant in the summer:

The trousers also differ in the degree of flare. There are models with a moderate flare, and others with a wide one. The wider it is, the more bell-shaped the legs look.

Wide cropped flare

With shortened models with wide flares you can create a feminine and romantic look. Just add a black top and biker jacket:

Wide flare from knee to floor

Black wide flared trousers can be used for a business or casual look, depending on whether you prefer a blouse with a high collar or a black sheepskin coat and a striped top:

For casual looks, it is best to use wide-bellied trousers with a leather jacket:

Various materials are used to make flared trousers:

  • cotton;
  • tweed and other types of woolen fabric;
  • velveteen;
  • velvet.

In the spring-autumn fashion season, models made of leather, especially patent leather, are popular. Unusual options include velvet and guipure trousers.

Guipure flared trousers

Some models of guipure trousers look very bold, while others have a retro style:

Lacquer flare

Patent leather models look extravagant, especially if combined with fur:

Velvet flare

Velvet trousers can be worn with T-shirts to create a fashionable contrast of textures:

Fashionable color combinations in 2018

The most common color of any women's trousers, including bell-bottom models, is black. It is universal and helps to veil leg imperfections and make them slimmer. You can combine it with absolutely any colors. As an alternative to black models, you can choose gray ones.

Black trousers with black top

The total look in black can be diluted with a gray clutch or left monochrome:

Black stripes with white top

If you wear striped black flares with a cropped white jumper and sneakers, you get a classic casual look:

Black trousers with striped top

For a bright, casual look, pair black flared knee-length trousers with a striped top: a classic vest or a red and white blouse:

Black Pants and Crop Top looks

The black model of pants looks very elegant in combination with a yellow and white top with long sleeves, gold accessories and shoes:

Gray trousers and dark leather top

Gray trousers can be worn with a white blouse or gray turtleneck. In autumn, add a jacket or raincoat to them:

After black, the next most popular colors are pastels. These include light pink, peach, soft mint, pale yellow, etc. Moreover, trousers of such shades, as the designers promise, will be relevant for many more seasons.

Light pink with white top

Pastel pink models look great with a white top. This is how you can go on a romantic date:

A powder suit with decorative lacing creates a contrast with a khaki cap:

Disco style flared trousers

The absolute trend of recent years is shiny metallic pants. They can be sewn from special fabric or decorated with sequins.

Shiny trousers can be combined with a top. Thanks to the flares from the knee, the image is obtained with a touch of disco style:

Among bright colors, preference in stylish looks is given to red and its shades. Other colors are less common in the fashion world: green, yellow, orange - but such models also have a right to exist.

Reds

Red knee-length flared trousers look bright and sexy. In combination with a black top, they look especially extravagant:

Red trousers can also be used for a mono-look, but it is best to wear clothes in a softer shade, such as brick red:

Not only plain models are trending, but also pants with prints. At the same time, images of contrasting colors are in fashion. Various patterns are popular: ethnic, abstract, floral. Geometric prints look stylish: stripes, polka dots, squares (checkered).

Variegated patterns

Light abstract patterns on dark trousers go well with a white top. You can add a metal belt and a hat to add some flair to your look:

Pair a smart floral suit with a black hat and fringed bag for an on-trend look:

What to wear with knee flares

  • With a loose shirt

You can wear a blouse with trousers every day by tucking it in. The high waist of the pants will highlight the curves of your figure:

  • With a formal shirt

Tucking your shirt into your trousers will create a sophisticated business look. Button it up or leave the top undone:

Now let’s figure out what to wear with these trousers to look truly fashionable. The choice of clothing for your bow depends on what style you prefer. For a business look, you can wear a different type of shirt or blouse, tucked into your pants.

Lifehack: If you don’t tuck the top in, you’ll end up with a look with a slightly different shade: looser than the business style. In this look, you can walk around the city and do everyday activities, while feeling comfortable.

  • With an untucked blouse

Wear your blouse untucked or partially tucked in. This way you can wear oversized blouses or classic models:

You can also use silk tops with long sleeves, sweaters, T-shirts or tank tops, but then the look will gravitate towards casual.

  • With warm golf

Golf and a sweater combined with trousers or jeans flared from the knee are the basis for a stylish autumn look:

  • With a T-shirt

A cropped or classic printed T-shirt goes great with flared pants. Wear outerwear if the weather is cool:

If your choice is boho or country style, then it is better to choose trousers with fringes that will make the look authentic. From shoes, then choose boots.

  • With a country style shirt

The 90s are all the rage, so the tie blouse is back in style. It is recommended to wear high-waisted flared jeans with it:

  • With a boho ensemble

Looks in boho style: in the first case - with lace trousers and a T-shirt, in the second - with pants with a predatory print, a T-shirt and a bag with fringes:

  • With poncho

A look with a fringed poncho and black trousers can be considered a country style, while an image with white trousers and a cape is more boho:

  • Flared knee-length jeans with a T-shirt

Pair knee-length bell-bottom jeans with a T-shirt or top and a lightweight sheer long-sleeve cape for a country-inspired look:

What shoes to wear with

In general, bell-bottom trousers go well with many things, so they can rightfully be called a universal wardrobe staple. They can put on with any shoes: pumps, sneakers, sandals, sandals, sneakers, platform shoes.

Flared pants with sneakers are used for casual looks:

Work clothes of people of different professions are a typical basis for fashionable borrowings. In life, it turns out that most often designers are inspired for new ideas by military uniforms. The history of world fashion has seen many such cases. A successful example of such adoption is women's flared trousers. Let's look carefully at photos from fashion shows to understand what and how to wear such clothes. We also note the main tendencies of the current trend.

Initially, trousers that flared from the upper thigh were worn by military sailors. The roomy design and side seam closures have been designed to help a person get rid of their clothes faster when in the water.

Flared trousers were a real decoration for military sailors. The fashion revolutionary Coco Chanel tried to introduce uniforms into the women's wardrobe. She was the first to set an example for women by wearing a striped vest and loose trousers.

But real success came only in the 70s of the last century. Back then, no one even wondered whether bell-bottom trousers were in fashion? It was a time of undoubted success and absolute dominance of the new trend.

The freedom-loving hippies were the first to put on stylish pants. All women, men and even children liked flared trousers. They instantly spread throughout the globe.

Modern flared trousers belong exclusively to the women's wardrobe. They bear practically no resemblance to their distant marine ancestors. Today their popularity is incomparably lower than forty years ago, but they still cannot be considered unfashionable.

Options for fashionable styles

Based on the cut line, there are two main types of clothing:

  • bell-bottom trousers– smooth divergence of the trouser legs along the entire length;
  • knee-length bell-bottom trousers– a tight-fitting upper with an extension from the middle of the leg.

The width of the trouser legs can range from the smallest flare to the maximum size called “sun”. The latter option is not suitable for everyday bows due to its impracticality. Its direct purpose is to create vivid stage images.

In modern models, arbitrary leg lengths are allowed. Cropped bell-bottoms can reach a limit of 3/4 or 7/8. Classic maxi styles reach to the middle of the heel, sometimes to the floor.

Who suits flared trousers?

The main advantage of the retro style is its versatility. Flared trousers suit almost any woman. The main thing is to decide on the parameters of the model in order to highlight all the worthy parts of the figure and cover up the flaws.

It's easy to hide voluminous hips under wide-bellied trousers. The model is ideal for plump women of medium and tall height. Spacious trousers can correctly distribute accents and correct a disproportionate figure.

For short girls, the optimal style is knee-length flares with arrows. Such models are able to visually stretch the legs and make the silhouette slimmer.

The tight-fitting top of the trousers draws attention to the smooth curve of the hip. For slender women, models with patch pockets located at the back and front are suitable.

If you have full knees, it is advisable to choose trousers one size larger. This way you can avoid unnecessary tightness in the problem area. Fat girls should also give up decorative elements.

What to wear with bell-bottoms?

In general, the fashion trend is characterized by a successful combination of practicality and elegance. The model, flared from the hip, looks good paired with a blouse, a fitted turtleneck, a slightly fitted jacket or a leather vest. In hot weather, a tank top, a tank top with thin straps, or a blouse made of translucent fabric will work well.

A top that hugs the hips and slightly widened legs – this is what typical flared denim trousers look like, suitable for everyday looks. A loose and tight-fitting top harmonizes well with them. For example, an oversized sweater, an A-line blouse, a short T-shirt. Shirts with checks, polka dots, small flowers, plain or with an embossed pattern look stylish.

What shoes to wear with bell-bottoms?

The presence of a heel is the main condition of the trend. In addition to the fact that an elevated foot slims the figure, it also balances proportions well and makes a woman’s gait smoother. For the office and business meetings, stiletto heeled pumps, comfortable sandals, and ankle boots with stable heels are suitable.

In case of problems with the legs, it is allowed to wear moccasins, boots or light boots with low speed or a small platform under the flared trousers.

Popular models of bell-bottom pants

Since the 70s, trousers have undergone various changes more than once. Fabrics, colors, prints, decorative elements, width and length of flares - all this is subject to endless design experiments and attempts to find a fresh solution for traditional forms.

Thus, in the collections of many fashion designers there are stylish leather trousers. Black, dark gray or blue matte surface color will be an excellent choice when putting together a business ensemble. You can decorate leather flared trousers with decorative zippers sewn into pockets, embroidery, and small rhinestones.

A very interesting model are wide trousers made of thin silky fabric that flows beautifully when moving. A shiny dark background and a soft floral print are the best clothing option for festive events. Stylists recommend buying these trousers paired with a jacket. Pants with flares from the knee, colored to resemble crocodile skin or leopard skin, look very impressive.

The real find of the season are high-waisted flared trousers. A wide belt, similar to a corset, reaching the chest line, looks especially impressive. These stylish trousers are complemented by wide removable straps or suspenders to match the outfit.