Fearful for Flare (say that five times fast)

You remember last winter, shaking your groove thang to squeeze in to those teeny weeny itsy bitsy super tight jeans.  Skinny jeans were the must have last year, even your boyfriend was wearing them

 Now, straight jeans/ skinny jeans are in no way completely out this year, because they're not ! And how can they? They're form fitting and show off your curves and legs. They're the ideal women jeans. So don't worry, no need to trash your 2010 jeans.

What really baffles me is what the new hit leg sensation is...

Flare.

Yes flare, wide leg, bell bottom jeans. All fashion experts are saying that 70s style jeans are making a comeback. Looks like girls in 2011 will be shagging like girls from the 1970s

"Yeah baby"

Go anywhere that you get your jeans and you will most likely see a new section for flare. Let your mothers know, maybe they have some good jeans to pass down!

Maybe I haven't seen them on enough people, or I have naive taste in fashion, but I do not fully understand the craze in flare. Yes it is the prediction (so I advise investing in some) however when I broke down the look for the flare jeans, I could see how they can become somewhat popular.

Now... we ALL know that flare jeans are not becoming popular because they're comfortable. If comfort was a concern for the fashionistas out there, we wouldn't wear 90% of what we wear out. However, they are very comfortable, which is a nice change from last year.

But when you look at these jeans, you still get the slimming body effect from your hips to your knees. Then it flares out, which in fact, makes the upper half of your lower body look more thin. 

Personally, I think the flare jean look gives a nice optical illusion effect to your thighs and butt 

(aka the trouble spots)

And the flare on these jeans just adds to the modern day fashion which is BiG and all in your face. If you think about it, its perfect for our fashion culture. 

If you wear these jeans, I advice you add a tight top. A baggy shirt and baggy jeans will not make you look feminine. If you're not going to show off all your legs in tight jeans, the least you can do is show off your chest.

To learn more about what the fashion experts are saying about flare trousers, read this Shine article from Yahoo...
Designers and fashion experts agree: 70s-style, high-waisted flared jeans making a comeback

In case you're now interested, some nice places to check out a good variety of flare jeans are

• Gap (best quality, bit pricy)
• Forever 21
• H&M
• Old Navy
• Nordstrom, Macys, Dillards,
  
• American Eagle DOES NOT have a good selection currently. Neither does Levis.

Fear the flare. It will be everywhere

that rhymes :]

Prep it up. Stay trendy!