The seventies have been recognized as a pinnacle in fashion – from bohemian chic to retro glam, the era of discotheque stands still as a mainstay aesthetic despite the constant roll out of trends. Last season, it was all about recreating the sartorial fancies of the era and as it subsided a bit this season for spring/summer, it still has maintained a facet of its quirky sensibilities. If you’ve noticed with the street style crowd, flared trousers are all the rage and making a major comeback. Ready to wear the trend? We’ll show you a few ways on how you can rock this nostalgic trouser silhouette.
Flared trousers have got to be one of the best pieces to elevate your office ensembles. Add in an edge to workwear with a pair with frayed edges and match with your favorite strong-shouldered blazer.
Taking a page from its original seventies sensibilities, a printed piece is an easy way to standout. Wear it with a simple button down or a light, textured one (such as silk) to take it up a notch.
Who says black trousers need to be basic or boring? A graphic knit sweater can be the highlight of your look but can absolutely be matched up with something equally fun with billowed ends. For accessirues, add in another touch of color with a bright bag.
For girls traveling to colder places, take a page from the sci-fi stylings of The Matrix with the vinyl trend and fusing with 90s-inspired accessories.
We’ve found the neutral ground—pick bright-colored bottoms and pair with a mesh top and your best clean, crisp trainers for a comfy but stylish look.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Flared trousers are returning as a street style staple, drawing on the seventies fashion era of bohemian chic and retro glam. The silhouette is described as making a major comeback after the era’s influence peaked the previous season and eased slightly for spring/summer.
Flared trousers can elevate office outfits when styled with an edge, such as a pair with frayed edges matched with a favorite strong-shouldered blazer. The pairing keeps the look tailored while adding an edgier detail to workwear without losing its polish.
A simple button-down or a light, textured top such as silk pairs well with printed flared trousers. A printed pair takes cues from the original seventies sensibilities and is described as an easy way to stand out, while the top stays understated.
Black flared trousers can be paired with a graphic knit sweater as the highlight of the whole look, with a bright bag adding another touch of color. The billowed hems give the otherwise classic black trouser a more playful edge.
Vinyl flared trousers inspired by the sci-fi styling of The Matrix can be fused with 90s-inspired accessories for colder destinations. For a neutral middle ground that is comfortable yet stylish, pair bright-colored bottoms with a mesh top and your best clean, crisp trainers.
