THREE WAYS TO WEAR FLARES

Styling tips from a San Diego wardrobe and Image Consultant.

Casual

A woman with dark wavy hair, tattoos on her left arm, wearing a blue t-shirt, gold corduroy pants, and white sneakers, sitting on a white textured block against a beige background, smiling and touching her hair.

One of the easiest way to incorporate this item into your wardrobe is by keeping it casual. I love to pair these fun velvet flares from Free People with a vintage tee. As a personal stylist I love to incorporate one pair of flare pants into my clients wardrobe. There is a style for anyone and it adds such a great variety. This style is a bit of a smaller flare so are perfect for those who don’t want a super wide leg and want to keep the shape more subtle. One thing I love about this look is its so comfy and easy to personalize. You could easily pair this with an oversized t shirt since the leg is slimmer than most flares. I always recommend keeping your outfit balanced. If you are going loose fitting on top opt for a more streamlined or fitted bottom. I personally chose a more fitted tee shirt and tied it up to meet right wear the pants start.

OUTFIT DETAILS

Shirt - Vintage

Shoes- Coverse

Pants - Free People

A woman standing against a plain beige wall, wearing a blue T-shirt with a graphic, tan corduroy pants, and white sneakers.
A woman with black hair, tattoos on her arms, wearing a blue t-shirt, yellow striped pants, and white sneakers, sitting on a white stone block with a beige background.
Person wearing black velvet bell-bottom pants and a tied white shirt, with visible tattoos on their left arm, standing against a beige wall.

Cali Western

I love this western inspired direction to go. I chose a pair of super wide flare for a statement piece. Paired with a button down thats tied up to accentuate the waist. This is one of the larger pant legs so its important to choose a more fitted top or something to accentuate your waist. Wear with a fun western inspired boot or mule. I personally love a pointed to shoe with a wider leg flare.

OUTFIT DETAILS

Shirt - Free Assembly

Shoes- DSW

Pants - Free People

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A woman with long dark wavy hair standing in front of a beige background, wearing a white tied-up blouse, black velvet bell-bottom pants, and black shoes.
A woman with dark hair wearing a white jacket, burgundy lace top, high-waisted light blue jeans, and beige open-toe shoes standing against a beige background.

Day to Night

Classic flare jeans are a staple! These are great because you can dress them up or down. If you want to explore a flare pant, but aren’t sure I recommend starting with a flare jean. This is because you can do so much with them , dress them up or down. In this outfit I show how you can easily take this look from day to night. I paired the jeans with a bodysuit, an oversized button down and some chunky heels. The casual aspect of the jeans and button down is great for day, mixing this with a lace detailed bodysuit and heels make this a seamless transition to night. I love the versatility of this outfit. When working with my clients I always build a wardrobe for them that consists of pieces they can wear in more ways than one. Statement pieces in a wardrobe are great, but having items that can be mixed and matched is key when reinventing your closet and wardrobe.

OUTFIT DETAILS

Bodysuit - Free People

Shoes- Steve Madden

Pants - LEE
Oversized Button Down - Amazon

A woman wearing a maroon lace corset, denim jeans, with a beige jacket draped over her arm, and layered necklaces, with tattoos visible on her arm.
A woman with long dark hair wearing a burgundy lace and satin top, light blue high-waisted jeans, beige platform shoes, and an open white blouse, standing against a plain beige background.

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

I always encourage my clients to wear what makes them FEEL good! You may not love every detail of these outfits, but I hope this gives you inspiration in trying new things and looking in your closet for new ways to wear items you already have. Need help building outfits from your closet? Maybe you are ready for a complete wardrobe change? Let me know and book a free consultation to see what’s right for you!