What to wear with jeans and bell-bottoms: 6 ideas for women

Jeans and bell-bottoms were at their peak in the early 2000s. They were worn by the sisters from the TV series “Charmed”, the heroines of “Mean Girls”, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and many others.

Then flares were replaced by skinny jeans, boyfriend jeans, and then mom jeans. The path for trousers was even more difficult, but shortened models enjoyed an advantage for a long time. And bell-bottoms remained the preserve of certain styles like hippies and bohos.

But then full length returned to trends, and fashion for the 2000s brought bell-bottoms to the catwalks and streets.

Where did flared trousers and jeans come from?

A flare is a model of trousers with legs that widen at the bottom. This cut appeared thanks to the uniform of sailors. They needed pants that could be easily pulled up. Moreover, if a sailor fell into the water, he could simply unfasten the zipper, and the thing would easily slide off without getting stuck in the area of ​​the boots. Actually, the very name “flare” comes from the French cloche - bell, which describes the cut of the trousers.

Nowadays, this cut is not functional, but aesthetic. Therefore, a flare can start from the hip, near the knee or under it. The leg itself at the bottom can be moderately or very wide.

How to choose flared trousers and jeans

There is no ready-made recipe. The only really working option is to try on different models and understand what suits you. Because the overall appearance is influenced by the roundness of the hips, height, the ratio of the lengths of the legs and torso and other nuances of the figure. Universal advice like “pants with bell bottoms will make your legs look endless” does not work for everyone. For some this is true, while others will seem more massive than they actually are.

It’s worth paying attention to two things: where exactly the flare starts and what the fit of the trousers is. Some people look better in pants at the waist with the legs widening from the knee, while others look better in models that fit on the hips with flares from the middle of the thigh.

But there is a universal rule: bell-bottoms look best when they are full length. This means that when you are wearing shoes, the distance from the floor to the bottom edge of the legs at the back should not exceed two centimeters. This is the safest option so as not to distort the proportions. Although shortened models also have a right to exist.

What to buy

• Red trousers from Ptaxx, 3,900 rubles →
• Blue trousers from Vedma, 5,200 rubles →
• Black trousers from Feedge, 4,900 rubles →
• Black trousers from Volento, 6,699 rubles →
• Black trousers from Volento, 7,699 rubles →
• Blue jeans from Concept Club, 3,865 rubles →
• Gray jeans from Sela, 4,299 rubles →
• Blue jeans from Gloria Jeans, 4,499 rubles →
• Blue jeans from Calzedonia, 5,999 rubles →
• Blue jeans from Lime, 4,599 rubles →

How to wear trousers and bell-bottom jeans

In short, you can wear these pants with anything, if the items matched in color, texture, print and so on - just try it on.

The only nuance that is worth paying attention to is that if you overload the image with details related to a specific subculture or style, you can get not a modern look, but cosplay. For example, if jeans with tubes on the hips rhyme with long sportswear bomber jacket, massive sneakers, a bandana, a baseball cap and a thick long chain around the neck, then this is more of an outfit for the “Disco of the 2000s”. (However, if this is what you were going for, then everything is fine.) But if you remove the hats, replace the chain with many short chains, and sneakers with sneakers, you get a trendy everyday look.

1. Wear flares with a long top

Due to the fact that flared trousers lengthen the legs, you can wear a pair of tops to mid-thigh and not disturb the proportions. This image will look laconic but effective.

Moreover, depending on what kind of trousers you are wearing, the top can be almost anything - from a strict elongated jacket to a hoodie. Oversized shirts, voluminous knitted vests, cardigans - everything can come in handy.

What to buy

• Sweater from O’stin, 2,799 rubles →
• Sweater from Koton, 1,999 rubles →
• Jacket from Neohit, 5,590 rubles →
• Jacket from Lime, 7,999 rubles →
• Shirt from O’stin, 2,299 rubles →

2. Lengthen your legs with a cropped or tucked top.

Pants with a waist fit and a cropped or tucked-in top will allow you to show off the full potential of your leg length. Especially if you wear shoes with heels. And even simple blue ones jeans flares will look elegant if you add an unusual light blouse or top to them.

What to buy

• Top from O’stin, 999 rubles →
• Cardigan from BRMSK, 2,900 rubles →
• Pullover from MaryTes, 3,591 rubles →
• Blouse from Top Top, 5,593 rubles →
• Blouse from Settimo Senso, 3,490 rubles →

3. Try trousers and flared jeans with a dress

Since we're looking to the 2000s for inspiration these days, we can take a look back at the old trend and wear a dress or skirt over jeans and trousers. And again, the flared model fits perfectly here due to its expansion at the bottom. But not just any dress will do, but one with a skirt that flares out at the bottom to match the silhouette of the pants.

What to buy

• Red dress from Sandrine, 3,099 rubles →
• Beige dress with a pattern from Vittoria Vicci, 3,850 rubles →
• Dress with a floral pattern from Must Have Basis, 3,594 rubles →
• Shirt dress from Top Top, 7,290 rubles →
• White dress with polka dots from Zarina, 1,800 rubles →

4. Choose a country style look

Country style You can wear it without slipping into cowboy cosplay. Flared jeans are perfect for this, as they don’t look like work clothes.

You can wear them with, for example, a denim or plaid shirt with a wool vest or a chunky knit sweater. On your feet - Cossacks or moccasins. If you want more “put together” shoes, try them on loafers - but preferably with a brush.

What to buy

• Blue denim shirt from Vitacci, 2,490 rubles →
• Blue denim shirt from oodji, 2,499 rubles →
• Checked shirt from Envylab, 3,990 rubles →
• Cropped checkered shirt from O’stin, RUB 2,599 →
• Vest from Ptaxx, 2,500 rubles →

5. Adapt disco style to modern times

Shiny flared trousers will be responsible for the disco style. But depending on your mood, you can choose a more restrained top. For example, a knitted top or a silk shirt will calm the look a little and make it more elegant. A satin jacket will also go with the theme.

What to buy

• Black velvet trousers from Charuel, 13,990 rubles →
• Blue trousers with sequins from Tezenis, 3,899 rubles →
• Blouse from Koton, 2,379 rubles →
• T-shirt from Befree, 698 rubles →
• Jacket from Neohit, 5,130 rubles →

6. Try boho style

Flared jeans are the basis for boho. On top you can put on a cotton shirt, top or T-shirt, cardigan or some kind of cape, and the look is ready.

What to buy

• Top from Scandica, 2,170 rubles →
• Blouse from Vittoria Vicci, 2,550 rubles →
• Cape from Tezenis, 2,599 rubles →
• Cape from Muslin Clouds, 5,590 rubles →
• Kimono from Gerard Darel, 14,450 rubles →