https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:58:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back/page/2#post-1085773 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 03:06:11 +0000 annagybe 1085773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of flares in my closet from about three years ago when they were a mini trend. I wore them exactly once. Time to dig them out again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back/page/2#post-1085771 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 03:01:18 +0000 ironkurtin 1085771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that bootcuts gently flare, but when I think of "flares" I think of<br /> 70s bell bottoms, and no. Noooooooo thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back/page/2#post-1085765 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 02:50:42 +0000 Jaime 1085765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are getting their ideas from you Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back/page/2#post-1085652 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 00:57:33 +0000 Janet 1085652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's what I thought, Angie! Thank you for the clarification. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back/page/2#post-1085629 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 00:36:29 +0000 Angie 1085629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies,<b> bootcuts are flares.</b>&nbsp;Anything that flares out from a straight leg is a&nbsp;flared style.&nbsp;</p> <p>Janet, you wear flares.</p> <p>Dana you love bootcuts, so you love flares.&nbsp;</p> <p>Of course, Shannon. Add a heel and you are good.</p> <p>Of course, Carter. Why can't you re-wear trends. Personally I love to do that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back/page/2#post-1085616 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 00:27:24 +0000 ironkurtin 1085616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Janet - I've always had a poison eye for flares. I don't mind wider straight-legs, or the gentler shape of boot cuts, but flares just look cartoonish and unnatural to me. But if you enjoy them, have at! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back/page/2#post-1085597 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 00:05:49 +0000 Marmee 1085597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'll have to sit this one out...they aren't my best look, and I'm limited to chunky flats. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back/page/2#post-1085587 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:56:55 +0000 missvee 1085587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh boy - I knew I saved those embroidered denim flares for something other than a Halloween costume :-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back/page/2#post-1085583 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:54:27 +0000 Beth 1085583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could fling myself on the ground and cry at the thought. Bah.</p> <p>It *is* nice to see a variety of silhouettes, though. Just don't make me wear them. I'll leave that to the rest of you fab ladies&nbsp;:D </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085575 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:46:48 +0000 cinnamon fern 1085575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also confused about the relationship between bootcuts and flares! &nbsp;Someone please explain!</p> <p>And for that matter, what's the difference between bootcut/flared pants and wide leg/trouser leg pants? &nbsp;Like these:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.theory.com/Emery2-Urban-Pant/D0005232,default,pd.html">http://www.theory.com/Emery2-U.....lt,pd.html</a></p> <p>Is the difference that they're bootcut if the knee is smaller than the thigh and calf, and wide leg if they don't narrow at the knee?</p> <p>And does this affect what shoes work? &nbsp;I would wear wide leg pants with 2-3 inch heels and a pointy or almond toe too. &nbsp;(Well, I wear everything with 2-3 inch heels, basically.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085566 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:36:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1085566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As long as I wear at least 2 inch boots, can these work on a petite apple? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085550 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:15:35 +0000 Echo 1085550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm firmly with IK on this one. I will NEVER go back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085540 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:04:12 +0000 carter 1085540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, if I wore them in the 70s, am I too old to wear them now? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085537 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:59:47 +0000 Janet 1085537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I should also ask for clarification. Do "flares" include bootcuts, or are they two different things? I like bootcuts. I'm not wild about extreme flares that are tight at the knee and flare out from there (I guess those would be bell bottoms?). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085533 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:57:43 +0000 Janet 1085533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IK, just curious, why do you hate them so? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085526 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:54:05 +0000 Aida 1085526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woo! I never stopped wearing mine, though I did notice I wore them less this past spring/summer (could also have been the glorious weather we had this year though!). I still plan to wear mine on "dry enough" days as per usual this fall/winter. Hm perhaps I should think about getting a "fun" pair.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085521 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:48:33 +0000 KeepTheKey 1085521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad I've kept mine this whole time :-)</p> <p>Truth be told, I wear mine pretty often in the colder months. I just like the way the look on my figure, and they're a nice departure from skinnies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085452 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:27:01 +0000 Angie 1085452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Ruth. The world is full of unfashionable retail choices. As long as people buy them, buyers will pop them into stores to sell. This industry revolves around making money.&nbsp;</p> <p>Karymk, usually you need a heel with flares. Even a small one inch heel. Proportions tend to look better that way. Not always, but generally.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085442 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:20:27 +0000 ironkurtin 1085442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No no no no no... take mine, ladies, they're all yours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085424 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:07:40 +0000 karymk 1085424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope they havent' changed the flares so much that I have to go out and buy the "In" cuts--I have several perfect pairs waiting for a reappearance in storage. I do buy the same model and hem them to different lengths.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Okie Angie, no flats with flares? everneverevernever? Like no ballet flats? Please clarify...Thks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085353 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:21:13 +0000 Anonymous 1085353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right, Angie. They haven't been fashionable for a while. Where we live, however, they sell a lot of things that aren't fashionable, lol. :)</p> <p>I don't think any of my DDs would wear flares. They're into skinnies right now. But you never know. Me? I'd wear them! I just need to find the right ones. I'm not happy with my bootcut jeans because they're knit jeans and stretch out as the day goes on. They are on my "to be replaced" list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085326 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:04:42 +0000 Angie 1085326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ruth, flares were ever out of style. Trending means they are becoming <i>fashionable</i> - whether it's fringe or mainstream. There is a difference between things that are in fashion, and in style. I hope that makes sense.&nbsp;</p> <p>Deb, ankle boots on the footwear side and preferably with a pointier toe - no flats. 1.5 inch heel at least.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085292 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:50:04 +0000 Neel 1085292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ready here too! Yipeee! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085276 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:41:45 +0000 deb 1085276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK Angie,&nbsp;how can I style them with my need for the forearm crutch and flats or no more than 1 1/2 inch heels?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085267 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:39:22 +0000 El Cee 1085267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! Trending or even just&nbsp;fringe trending... couldn't be happier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085262 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:36:23 +0000 Anonymous 1085262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When did they go out? Seriously. When I shop with my DDs, we always see various jean silouettes, from wide to narrow, in the junior dept. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085234 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:21:24 +0000 Lisa 1085234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am happy to see flares are coming back.&nbsp; Some of my bootcut jeans are starting to look really worn and in need of replacing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085230 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:18:50 +0000 rachylou 1085230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Praise be! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085225 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:17:08 +0000 Alexandra 1085225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some of the darker washes look very nice. I'm loving the Current/Elliot wide leg jeans on the second page. Thank you for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flares-are-definitely-on-the-way-back#post-1085219 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:11:30 +0000 Janet 1085219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad I kept mine and didn't cut them all down to straights or skinnies. </p>