I exclusively wore flare leg jeans from 1994 to 2009. I loved them. I was dragged into wearing skinny jeans kicking and screaming, but after slim styles looted and pillaged, you simply couldn’t find anything else on the shelves. I was grateful when wider leg openings and high waisted styles came back into fashion, but I always longed for my flares. Then, they rose from the ashes of yesteryear like a denim phoenix, thanks to . . . Kendrick Lamar?
My husband is a big fan of Kendrick Lamar. All I knew about him before Sunday was that he has a Pulitzer Prize and feuds with Drake. But every woman in American now owes him a debt of gratitude for single handedly bringing back flare legs. So here are some styles to get you started.
Billionaire Oligarch No One Voted For
Elected Official
Veronica Beard Skinny Flare Jean ($298)
Legislative Aide
7 for All Mankind Dojo Flares ($188)*
*These are my OGs. I wore these jeans longer than I’ve known my husband.
Front Desk
Hidden Jeans High Waist Flares ($88)
Plus-Size and Petite
Good American Jeans in Petite and Plus ($169)
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“Billionaire Oligarch No One Voted For”…LOL! Amen. Hope you’re feeling better!
Omg legit LOL at billionaire oligarch
I did see someone source Kendrick’s jeans as a pair from Celine….
I majorly chortled at your categories – love it!
Thank you for this. I’ve filed it under #cutewinterboots
You’ve restored a bit of my faith in humanity with this post.
Oh, and cute jeans!
Belle– all of these models are wearing heels. Can this style work without a heel? This mom of two, including a one-year-old, is not wearing heels on the weekends with jeans.
Yes, but you have to hem it otherwise it looks messy.
Thank you!
I’ve pretty much only worn flares since they were popular in the 90’s 😅 they definitely work with flats. You do need to try them on and find the flare that works with your height and leg/calf length so that it falls where you want them to
Thank you!
HAHAHA your categories send me. Also these jeans are all so cute! I want some for spring . . .
“Billionaire Oligarch No One Voted For” gave me just the laugh I needed today. Thank you!
I second that, thanks for the laugh with a hefty side of sanity!
Today I HAD to comment – I have been following you for quite some time and your journey has been inspiring to this 62 year old DC dyed in the wool from NC liberal transplant. I love your fashion, celebrated with you, cried with you, understood the “Mommy” challenges and applauded your grace as we navigated many things in this country. But today, your “Billionaire Oligarch That No One Voted For” literally made me spit out my coffee. 😂😂😂 Hope you are feeling better and thank you for being consistently s bright spot.
Nordstrom Rack had some Dojo options for under $100!
Ahhhhhhhhhh the Dojos!! They were the first pair of ‘designer’ jeans I bought on my staff assistant salary in ’09 and I wore them into the ground. So good.
I bought two pairs of 24/7 flares at Nordstrom Rack 2 years ago and am all for this.
I’m loving the return of flares, although I secretly hope that Kendrick was wearing them because men are now feeling societal pressure to “balance out their hips.” And lol on the category names.
lol on the billionaire oligarch! I have the good American jeans and they are absolutely amazing!
Hallelujah for this style coming back. Flares and bootlegs are the best jeans to lengthen my legs and balance out my curves.