STYLE GURU STYLE: The Return of Flared Jeans

Between walking around town and scrolling on Instagram, it’s not hard to notice a familiar trend that I never had thought would be coming back around again. Rachel Comey’s pre-fall 2016 show has accurately predicted the return of flare jeans this summer. They’re back, and they’re better than ever! This season, I’m fascinated with flared cropped jeans.

My favorite style icons have been wearing this piece casually on the streets and professionally between gigs. Stylish stars from Alexa Chung to Emma Stone have been sporting the wide-leg cropped pant look this spring. Surprisingly, these pants look better than ever before. Pairing these pants with this season’s tops and shoes makes this outfit look so much better than the wide-leg jeans we wore in 2004. Today, this look can be anything from casual to polished for a business casual feel.

There are a lot of different lengths and styles of ways you can wear these jeans this summer. These jeans are perfect for any body shape! The type of shoe you wear with them also completely changes the look. Boots, oxfords, and heels can totally transform this denim style into a more structured look. I made this look more personal by cutting these jeans on my own to make them the perfect ankle-length. I chose oxfords with these pants to make them a bit more dressed up, so I could wear this outfit for the day walking around town!

Get My Look: 1. Wide-cut jeans 2. A black belt. 3. A pair of coordinating comfy black oxfords. 4. Neutral top. 5. A fringe black backpack to keep with the neutral themes and summer vibes.

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