Bootcut jeans! Low-rise jeans! Acid wash jeans! Skinny jeans! Colored jeans! Jeggings! The most popular denim styles change every year, sometimes even season to season, leaving those who wear previous trends looking, well, a little out of date. This season Patrick Robinson, the Gap's executive vice president of global design, says a controversial old style will be back on the scene this spring.
“The new fit of the season for women’s denim is the wide leg high waisted flare," Robinson said via press release. "This style is a modern interpretation of '70s influence which is a key theme for the spring season. To enhance the sophistication of the look, you can pair it with a fitted button down blouse or a light washed denim shirt."
So that's the word! '70s flares are back. But aside from trends, there's another waaay more important factor that should play a role in which jeans you buy. They should look good on you! If you're short, high-waisted jeans could make your body disappear. If you're not super-thin, wide legs can add extra bulk. Not to mention the awful long-crotch/flat-butt syndrome that can occur from the additional rise inches. Yes, these wide-leg, flared jeans with a high waist look awesome on some people, but they're such a tricky fit we're planning to avoid this trend all together. We're guessing Jessica Simpson probably will too
Gap Designer Says High-waisted Flared Jeans Are Must-have For 2011
