https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-to-wear-with-flared-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:26:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-to-wear-with-flared-pants#post-1347717 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:55:40 +0000 Alana in Canada 1347717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now, I am wondering, too.<br />Angie--could you do a blog post on the balancing act required for wearing flares, as it related to our body shapes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-to-wear-with-flared-pants#post-1347642 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 04:45:22 +0000 BeanQueen 1347642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I checked out the flares board...as a pear can I rock the flare? I know pointy toe shoes are must. I'm small busted with a small waist. Could I do a button down or a boat neck&nbsp;under a cardigan with a skinny belt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-to-wear-with-flared-pants#post-1347635 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 04:30:24 +0000 Suja 1347635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie,&nbsp; Thanks for the inspiration.&nbsp; I heard flares were coming back but I haven't seen any evidence of it in my real life.&nbsp; The pinboard gave me so many ideas.&nbsp; I especially love the fitted underlayer with a drapey long cardigan.&nbsp; I think I am definitely going to go forward with the flared dress pants.</p> <p>Gigi-&nbsp; I'm not a tucker and I generally don't do button down shirts.&nbsp; Which is what makes flares harder for me.&nbsp; I think tucked tops look better with flares. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-to-wear-with-flared-pants#post-1347531 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 01:56:04 +0000 Gigi 1347531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first thought was a silky button-down shirt. But you'd have to tuck it. Not sure if you're a tucker? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-to-wear-with-flared-pants#post-1347501 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 01:10:02 +0000 Suja 1347501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops double posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-to-wear-with-flared-pants#post-1347470 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 00:09:53 +0000 Angie 1347470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Flared pants are&nbsp;on trend actually, Suja.&nbsp;</p> <p>Welted fluid&nbsp;knitwear. Boxy short tops. Ponchos. Motos. Layers. Have a look at my flares board:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/youlookfab/flares/">http://www.pinterest.com/youlookfab/flares/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-to-wear-with-flared-pants#post-1347366 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 21:59:40 +0000 Suja 1347366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great ideas, Claire. I think tops need to be fitted at the waist or tucked in to look good with wide pants. Wide pants are tricky, no wonder skinnies are so much more popular. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-to-wear-with-flared-pants#post-1347266 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 19:24:44 +0000 Anonymous 1347266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Inge has some great ideas and lots of links!</p> <p>Off the top of my head, I thought of tops that are welted, snug through the waist or tucked in. A top cut big through the shoulders and sleeves, like a dolman or batwing top that tapers through the waist would look good to my eye. The volume at the shoulders would balance the flare at the ankles.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-to-wear-with-flared-pants#post-1347227 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:23:10 +0000 Suja 1347227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge,&nbsp; thank you, thank you, thank you for putting so much thought into this response.&nbsp; I think you hit on it that the top for flared pants needs to be cropped, welted or tucked in.&nbsp; I guess I could see a slightly longer top but it would need to be fitted.</p> <p>It seems like the belt area needs to show to make this look work?&nbsp; </p> <p>I am going to take it as a challenge to make it work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-to-wear-with-flared-pants#post-1347180 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 17:18:26 +0000 Inge 1347180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very smart that you are thinking about tops to go with the trousers before buying the trousers, Suja:-) And I see the Editors are on sale right now, good price. There were lots of wider legged trousers on the runway for F/W 2014, and I adore the look.</p> <p>I love the idea of your asymmetrical Zara top. Here are a few more ideas:<br />- sassy sweatshirts<br />- cropped pullovers (the crop can be quite subtle, or if the sweater is very short, you can layer under a blouse or shirt)<br />- fluid fit pullovers with a welted hem<br />- (fluid fit) button-down partially or fully tucked (+ belt if you feel like it)<br />- Draped or crossover blouse<br />- Fun sweater vest and strict button-down<br />- Button-down or silk blouse&nbsp;tucked in and long woven (knitted might work too)&nbsp;gilet<br />- Relaxed banded hem tops.<br />- pullovers with a high-low hemline could work too<br />- Add a jacket or blazer (denim jacket, bomber, leather jacket, cropped tuxedo jacket...)<br />- I like pointy-toed footwear or an&nbsp;almond toe for this look</p> <p>Here are some of Angie's posts and outfits&nbsp;that might help:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/03/28/ensemble-flared-jeans-with-a-crisp-touch/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/03/.....isp-touch/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/11/22/cables-flares-and-leather-trim-for-thanksgiving/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/11/.....nksgiving/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/04/03/flared-jeans-put-a-spring-in-my-step/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/04/.....n-my-step/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/02/17/watershed-trend-shift-wider-pant-legs/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/02/.....pant-legs/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/08/22/karens-summer-style-cold-shoulders-with-flares/">http://youlookfab.com/2012/08/.....th-flares/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/09/03/yellow-jacket/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/09/03/yellow-jacket/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/06/18/draped-top-meets-tailored-trousers/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/06/.....-trousers/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/10/10/jazzing-up-black-lace/">http://youlookfab.com/2012/10/.....lack-lace/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/09/10/new-wide-trousers-and-an-old-eyelet-shirt/">http://youlookfab.com/2012/09/.....let-shirt/</a></p> <p>Hope this helps, and can't wait to see you rock those Editors:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-to-wear-with-flared-pants#post-1347145 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:46:52 +0000 Suja 1347145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wearing flared jeans yesterday rekindled my love for flared pants.&nbsp; I am considering adding a pair of flared dress pants.&nbsp; However, I am stumped as to what tops to wear with them.&nbsp; I could always go with a classic v-neck or cardigan but because flared pants aren't super on trend, I would prefer something more trendy on top.&nbsp; My asymmetric Zara top would work, but that is just one option.&nbsp; I would ideally like to find three tops that work before making a purchase.</p> <p>Also, many of my tops are a little longer to go with skinny pants.&nbsp; Hmm... I'm stumped.&nbsp; I would appreciate any ideas.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p> </p>