10 Stylish Stars Who Are So Over the Skinny Jean
1/11If there’s a single item every girl should own in the midst of the major '90s throwback trend happening in fashion right now, it’s a pair of flares. Maybe it's because we've spent the last few years perpetually wearing skinny jeans, but a pair of bells looks fresh — and feels refreshing on, too.
There is one thing that keeps us from reaching for our flares on the regular, and it’s that they’re a bit more challenging to style than our wear-with-literally-anything straight-legs. Flares are typically cut extra-long, so they look best with heels, which immediately adds a more dressed-up vibe. From there, we’re all about embracing a little subtle grunge, which serves as a stylish nod to the silhouette's '90s heritage.
To get some inspiration on how to style our flares like it's 2015 — and not like you arrived via time-machine from another decade — we turned to some of our favorite stars. From Elle Fanning to Alexa Chung, see how Hollywood's coolest embraced nostalgic denim.
Thumbs42/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES2/11Emma Roberts's patch-pocket flares become even radder with a casually half-tucked top and animal-print heels. Bonus points for the freewheeling braid, which matches the vintage vibe of her pants.
GC Images3/11Only Alexa Chung could so flawlessly pull off an oversized boyfriend blazer and seemingly shrunken (but really just cropped) flares with such aplomb.
2015 BuzzFoto4/11Forget the '90s — Elle Fanning’s look here is so groovy, this photo could have been taken in 1968. Her peasant crop-top goes perfectly with her dramatic flares and platform clogs.
GC Images5/11Emily Ratajkowski transitions seamlessly from bombshell model to girl-next-door with a cranberry cardigan, ruffled blouse, and on-trend half-up bun.
GC Images6/11Ah, the power of a red lip. Lily Aldridge added a little edgy to her flared overalls with a tight off-the-shoulder top, perfectly undone hair, and a deep crimson pout.
GC Images7/11Dree Hemingway’s flares, which have '70s-inspired braided detailing on the waist, pair nicely with a dramatic bell-sleeve blouse and center-parted waves. Now that’s our idea of Bohemian Rhapsody.
WireImage8/11Ashley Madekwe added a bit of polish to her floor-skimming flares with a tucked-in silk blouse and minimal accssories. It's an ideal outfit for anything from a day at school to night on the town.
GC Images9/11Leave it to the inimitable Kate Bosworth to make flared denim overalls seem totally effortless. With stacked heel sandals and a simple white top, it's a super simple — but so, so stylish — outfit worth trying.
GC Images10/11As the temperatures shift, take inspiration from Olivia Palermo when you need to look chic and feel cozy. A layered faux-fur vest and sweater plus cat eye shades and a structured bag make for a completely flawless fall look.
FilmMagic11/11Making a case for wearing white denim all year long, Miranda Kerr loosely tucked in an easy printed blouse and accessorized with a black tote and tortoise sunnies.
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