Anyone here remember 1996? We were still sleeping off the Clueless hangover, Wet Seal was the arbiter of all things cool and Blue Asphalt flares were THE cool-girl currency. I went to a private school, but you better believe I busted out my prized flares on every single dress-down day.
If you need more proof that the 90s trend will NEVER GO AWAY, look no further than this post, wherein I’m modeling the latest resurgence — the super-flared bell-bottom jean, which now comes in stretchier fabric and double the price of its 90s ancestor.
In addition to my time-traveling pants, I’m sporting a vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blouse, which hails from a misty, foreign land that’s B.B.C. –that is, Before Brand Confusion brought on by the plentiful name changes (YSL, Saint Laurent) from over the years. (Capulet Schmapulet — apparently a name is still plenty to fight for.)
Truth be told, this outfit feels more like fall than spring for me — which is why I paired the pants with my Paul Andrew gladiator sandals (last seen here). The goal was to look like a foxy extra from a more upscale production of Dazed and Confused –although with some chunky platforms and a ringer tee, we could easily be in Clueless territory instead.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the resurgence of flared jeans. Are you wearing the trend?