Maisie Bovingdon
We here atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing like to talk in great detail (and with much passion) about our jeans. They are one of the hardest-working items in our wardrobes, after all. We've already touched upon the biggest jean trends we're all wearing for 2025, including '90s baggy styles and barrel cuts. Of course, with wider-leg styles coming back in and the increased interest in bohemian fashion, it only makes sense that flares have returned.
Yes, the '70s silhouette is back, and we've already spotted them on a host of street style leaders as well as on celebrities such as Katie Holmes. Thanks to designers like Balmain, Chloé, Victoria Beckham and Ulla Johnson, leg-lengthening flares are set to be a staple part of our wardrobes this year. We've also noticed that fashionable French women, in particular, have been quick to jump on the trend.
The pinnacle of effortlessly chic, below we're sharing some of the cool ways French girls are wearing the anti skinny-jean trend right now. Invest in one of the chic pairs below and you'll be wholly on-trend this season and many more seasons to come.
5 Outfits With Flared Jeans French Women Are Wearing Right Now:
1. Blazer + White Shirt + Mary-Janes
Style Notes: The most elegant way to wear the '70s flared silhouette is with a simple blazer and button-down shirt. Pair with Mary-Janes, trainers, kitten heels or heeled boots, et voilá.
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Opt for a thicker wool blazer throughout the chillier months.
You can never have too many Oxford shirts, in my opinion.
Celebrate retro silhouettes like this high-rise pair.
Mary-Jane flats are always a popular go-to.
A top-handle bag will polish up any outfit.
2. Leather Coat + Boots + Tote
Style Notes: French women know how to make everyday winter fits look cool. Team a a pair of two-tone flare jeans with suede boots and leather coat.
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This is high up on my winter wishlist.
How cool are these?
A simple way to inject some texture into a look is always through footwear.
Doesn't this look so expensive.
3. Blazer + Slingbacks + East-West Bag
Style Notes: An elegant blazer, flared jeans, slingback shoes and an elongated bag is the kind of formula you'll never tire of. It may be simple, but it works.
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This blazer will fast become one of your most-worn pieces as it's suitable for all seasons.
A classic wash that will pair well with everything.
Slingback shoes have been our achilles heel (pardon the pun) for months, and court shoes with a block heel are our personal favourite to take us from day to night.
The barrel bag has been a hugely popular design for some time, though that's unsurprising considering how spacious it is inside. If, like us, you pack everything "just in case", this is the go-to handbag to store it all.
4. Short-Sleeve Knit + Heeled Mary-Janes + Canvas Tote
Style Notes: When it comes to flared jeans many assume the style has to mean long length, but that's not necessarily the case as Emmanuelle Koffi has proved. We loved (and lived in) ankle length jeans for years, albeit a straight leg cut, but branch out with a flared hem for a fresh take on both denim styles.
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Breton knits are synonymous with French style.
Dark-wash denim always looks so elegant.
The patent material instantly achieves a polished finish, which is very on brand for French fashion that leans into the "clean girl" aesthetic.
Yes, the Dior Book Tote has been on the fashion scene for some time, but it's a durable bag you can fit all of your essentials inside.
5. Buckle Jacket + Mules + Bag
Style Notes: Flares are not just limited to longer silhouettes, but cropped as well. Whether you are heading for a night out, or to the office, you may want flared trousers in a shorter length for extra movability and breathability. However, that doesn't mean your look has to be ultra casual, just look above at the pairing of cropped flare jeans with a smart buckle jacket and sleek mules.
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The perfect blend of timeless and elevated.
A high-neck top not only provides extra warmth but also looks extremely elegant.
These come in a UK 4 - 26.
These have such a 90s vibe, and so do flared jeans, so it's the perfect match.
You may have already noticed Polène is the premium French brand those in the fashion know have been turning to - us included. So it's only right we complete an outfit inspired by the French style icons with a French accessory, and we don't just mean a fresh baguette.
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