My New Flared Jeans that should have been shoes.

I have mostly been an emotional shopper. The last 2 years I have worked on organizing my wardrobe, planning a colour scheme for my clothing, developing a style statement and making a list when I go shopping.
I need shoes that are comfortable. I do not need jeans. I definitely do not need jeans that require me to wear heels.
Two weeks ago I visited one of my favourite boutiques in my old home town where I was working and tried on a couple of pairs of wide legged jeans. Just for fun. I bought a pair of 7 For All Mankind Palazzo Jeans. I do not need these. These are for my fantasy life.
Mr. SF loves them.
They cost too much to add to the insanity.
Look #1 prehemming.
Look #2 posthemming.

Any thoughts on how I should style them beyond a T shirt? Yes there is that too.

They are available at Nordstroms but I can't do finds on a tablet.

Thanks to Angie I have added them to my finds.

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7 For All Mankind High Rise Palazzo Jeans (Saint Tropez Night)

$225.00 $150.75

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Angie

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Fun '70s jeans. Love that your sweetie loves them too. They showcase your luscious curves just beatifully.

Have you thought of leaving off the self belt and adding a leather one? How about a semi tucked peasant blouse or turtleneck. A boxy cropped top? A silk tee? And your suede jacket and other vintage pieces could be fun too.

Also thinking long narrow '70s scarf or neckerchief.

UmmLila (Lisa)

Veteran

I like these a lot on you.

I just got a pair of flares, too. I haven't worn them out yet -- needs to be a heels kind of outing, based on length.

Madewell

Flea Market Flare Jeans: Sailor Edition in Pure White

Suz

Ooh. So much fun. You wear these so incredibly well!!

I love Angie's styling suggestions for these. I actually think you can wear just about anything with them. You might find some inspiration here: https://www.pinterest.com/solding/70s-glam/

BrieN

There is something about heading home that amps up the emotions and puts them in the drivers seat. Luckily yours have good taste.

Aida

Well at least the jeans look brilliant on you, eh? Angie's got great suggestions as always. If it's cooler, a shorter/semi-cropped sweater with a banded hem works nicely with wide legs. I also like minimally-voluminous high low tops for an artier 70s vibe.

Ledonna N.

Wow you look great. I would do. High lo top or some asymmetrical hem tops.

Anonymous

I like them as they are, with statement jewelry of all sorts.
I think a simple fitted t-shirt is the best styling, or else a peasant tunic in off-white.

Here's more outfit inspiration if that helps, and my pin board on flares:

https://www.pinterest.com/youlookfab/flares/

( I LOVE my '70s flared jeans too).

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And here are your lovely jeans in a Find.

Style Fan

Thank you so much everyone. I have added them to my finds. I like all these suggestions. When I bought them the SA (who has helped me for many years) showed me some tops but I resisted. I do have some restraint.
Angie Thank you for the wonderful ideas. I hadn't thought of wearing them with my fringe jacket but that is a great idea. I have tried a leather belt but because the jeans are so high the belts are too loose. I will remedy that. I also have a boxy cropped sweater that I bought in Montreal that I haven't worn. I can see wearing it with these jeans. Wait until it gets cooler.
Ummlila I like your flares as well. The heel thing is a bit concerning but I have one pair of sort of comfy wedges and one pair of sort of comfy booties.
Suz thanks for the links. I will check them out.
BrieN I know all about emotions going crazy when I go to my hometown. On top of that I am staying 2 blocks from my favourite store. Yikes!
Aida yes the jeans are a hit! I like your suggestions.
Ledonna thank you. I like your ideas.
Smittie yes the jeans are a statement on their own. A simple top works too.
Angie thanks so much for your help. I love the 70s look. It is my era.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Whoa, those are fantastic on you! I'm glad Mr. SF likes them, too. Jeans are such a staple wardrobe item for you (aren't they?) that I think it's reasonable to have gotten this updated classic. You'll wear them for years. I like the suggestions you've gotten so far for what to wear with them. I would think platform sandals for summer, and I see you've mentioned wedges. I have in mind something like these Kork Ease sandals I have (in Finds).

Kork-Ease 'Austin' Leather Slingback Wedge Platform Sandal (Women)

$144.94

OMG Firecracker Orange Shoes! I love orange. They are beautiful. I wonder how I can get them in Canada. I do have a reasonably comfy pair of wedges (Reiker) that are brown and mustard. But orange.

You are right that jeans are a staple in my wardrobe. I have several pairs. Perhaps I did need an updated look.

Jaime

They look great and this thread is full of excellent styling ideas. Jeans are (nearly) as important as shoes and well worth the investment!

Style Fan, here are a few more, two Kork Ease styles and one by Fly London. Maybe these brands are available in Canada. I got my Kork Ease last year, and the color was called "red," though it is clearly orange! Dansko has some orange ones out this year, too.

Kork-Ease 'Ava 2.0' Platform Wedge Sandal (Women)

$144.94 $54.97

Kork-Ease 'Myrna 2.0' Cork Wedge Sandal (Women)

$139.94

FLY London 'Yair' Platform Wedge Sandal (Women)

$179.95 $89.96

CocoLion

I think you could dress them up with luxurious fabrics like velvet or silk. Or maybe embroidery or beading? Or keep the top very minimal to pull focus to the pants.

Love your sense of humor on this thread... I too am an emotional shopper and have tried sticking to a list/ specific colors. But I still fall off the wagon and buy things on impulse. Think of all of the economic activity we emotional women create!

Love the new san...er...jeans! Sometimes to shop with your heart is fun eh? These look great on you SF!

rachylou

Hehe. Those would go nicely with MY short poppy blazer...

Shevia jeans are as important as shoes. So right. It is a need not a want really.
Firecracker you are an enabler. We have Fly in Canada. Actually there is a shoe store near here that has lots of Fly shoes. I have not seen Kork Ease. I like Kork Ease though for my feet. Maybe next year in Florida I will look for them in Nordstroms.
Denise I like your ideas. I try to be more restrained in shopping but fashion is a hobby. Very difficult.
Diane I needed to break away from the list for awhile.
Rachy send the poppy blazer my way. I love poppy.

Tanya

These are awesome jeans and look amazing on you. I love flares and '70s style myself. You had already received tons of great styling suggestions, but just wanted to add one more; a very 70s way to wear them would be with a tucked-in pussy bow blouse, with velvet blazer on top in colder weather.

Great suggestion Tanya. You are right velvet blazers were big in the 70s. I remember them very fondly. I bought my boyfriend one. I had one that was olive green.

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