Flare Experimentation Prelims: high rise & chiffon

As I said in a previous post, I'm NOT yet ready to wear flares/bootcuts again (except for dress trousers) and don't know how I'd wear them... but I know I'll want to in the future, maybe F/W, so I want to experiment and see if I can get in a groove with them. Need to make them feel more "new" to me. Possibly thinking either tunics or cropped tops to make them feel 2014 and not 1999. Probably more difficult since I was wearing bootcuts to work through... 2011?

1-2 are AE high waisted flares, regular length. Perfect for a 2" heel but no higher. The "high" rise only comes just below my belly button, so on regular people it won't be a true high rise. Wider flare and obvs. higher waist than I ever wore the first time flares were in.

3-6 is a Young Fabulous & Broke chiffon version in XS. I also ordered a S, but those look more like a wide leg, which I'm not as excited about. I like that the foldover waistband would allow me to adjust the rise and wear with either shorter or longer tops. However, the chiffon is not as sheer as I was envisioning, and they'd have to get hemmed, even for my highest of high heels. #7 was my inspiration for getting these.

What are your thoughts? Are either of these worth keeping around to work with?

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12 years ago

rabbit

Veteran

#1-2 looks incredibly great on you.

deb

I like the AE's, the chiffon, not so much.

Janet

(website)

I think the AEs look really great on you! It's hard to see the detail in the chiffon ones, but I'm really intrigued and think they have potential because they are unique and the silhouette looks possibly quite flattering. How problematic would the hemming be, considering the fabric?

abc

1-2 makes your legs look sooooo long!

carambola

Love the AEs on you. Your legs go on forever.

cciele

Wowza on the AEs. The chiffons don't have the floaty feel of 7 (which would be totally awesome on you). Next!

suzanne

Active Member

As the other comments said, the first pair make your legs looks incredible, and NOT at all 1999 (my add on.) I like the chiffon inspiration and the pair you have. I think I prefer the pair you have a bit more than the inspiration because you could actually approach real life in them without getting caught or tangled up while making your fashion statement. Yes, they would need to be hemmed but they are very dreamy. And look good on you.

Day Vies

I adore #1 & 2 -- I can't see the flow in the other pairs. I think you look fabulous in flares (you look so long and lean) but ultimately it comes down to what you're comfortable with.

Aida

I like the AEs on you. Two questions though, the dark wash is very safe, is that ok with you? And is that flare dramatic enough for you? Just things to think about, not saying either is the case FYI, for myself I'm looking for an ultra faded (and maybe a little distressed) pair with a real wide flare and a 2" heel hem so I can wear my best lower pointy pumps with them, which is very different from my usual 3-4" hem on flares.

Diana

I like the AEs on you a lot. The chiffon, not so much. It's great in theory (and in the inspiration pic) but at least in your pics they kind of remind me of flared yoga pants.

catgirl

The AEs! That is how I want to look! The chiffon is giving me flashbacks to that look about 20 years ago when chiffon palazzo pants had a moment. Much prefer the denim.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

I like the AE's too.

Peri

Another fan of the jeans and just okay about the others. The thing is, I really need some like your inspiration picture for dance. If you find them, please post!

viva

One question: Is this AE as in American Eagle, Armani Exchange, or some denim brand I don't know?

1-2 look amazing. And I'm just going to say it, Rae, because we are all thinking it. Your butt: seriously, girl. KILLER.

Suz

I think the AEs look amazing on you! No wonder Mr. Rae loves you in that basic silhouette!

kellygirl

Love the AEs whatever they are! Totally what Suz said:) lol!

rae

Thanks, everyone! The chiffon will go back for sure, and I'll spend some more time with the AE (American Eagle, thanks for reminding me to clarify). I'll have to give some serious thought to how I want to wear them! I'm also wondering if I ought to get a longer inseam... this inseam would only work with 3 shoes: leopard booties, black birkenstock sandals, and my green ash wedge sneaks.

ElleH

The jeans fit you perfectly & look great. The chiffon I'm not such a fan of. I think it is the crinkle because I like the ones in the inspiration pic.

texstyle

Another vote for the AEs - they are very flattering and I know they are a perfectly affordable way to explore flares again.

CocoLion

I like the YFB pants. The AEs look good but I prefer the YFB for drama and differentiation.

leopardluxe

I'm really loving the AE flares on you. Very figure flattering! I'm not as crazy about the chiffon ones. They don't look bad but maybe because the material is lighter and floatier the flare seems more disheveled? So I think it's just a matter of aesthetic tastes when it comes to how one wants a flare to drape/look.

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