This season the hottest style of denim jeans are flares / bell-bottoms. There is no difference between a flare and a bell bottom jean, it is only what you or the designer prefer to call this type of jean.  No matter what you call the jean type by definition they are going to be jeans that are fitted from the waist to the knees and then will flare out creating a bell shape.

There is no one universal look for a flare jean. These jeans vary from one brand to another and even from one style to another greatly. There are low rise, medium rise, and high rise flare jeans. While everyone can wear regular rise jeans and most can wear a low rise jean, you need to be careful if you want a high rise jean if you are petite. A high rise jean is going to make you look shorter than you already are. Another thing to consider when you are shopping for flare / bell-bottom jeans is the amount of flare the actual jean has. The wider the flare the shorter you will look as well so if you are petite it is best to stick with a not so dramatic flare.

While most denim jeans no matter the style are going to be a shade of blue, there are plenty of black or white jeans to choose. For Spring 2011 one of the biggest color trends is white so you should consider at least one pair of white flare jeans in your wardrobe.

1. Hudson Ferris Flap Pocket Flare Jeans are a low rise jean slim through hips and thighs and then a dramatic wide flare. Be careful if you are petite that they do not make you look shorter than you already are.
2. TEXTILE Elizabeth & James Diana Flare Jeans are a wide leg jean and not a flare.
3. Paige Denim Lou Lou Tulip Jeans the flare is the shape of a tulip on these low mid-rise jeans and there are small shreds on the front of the legs.
4. AG Adriano Goldschmied Belle Flare Jeans are a low rise moderate flare jean.
5. MiH Marrakesh Flare Jeans are a mid rise jean with a modest flare and will work on all body types.

Black jeans seem to be a bit dressier than blue jeans and there are plenty of great black flare jeans to buy. Just like all flare jeans please keep in mind your body shape when purchasing them.

1.GoldSign Sissi Platform Flare Jeans are designed to wear with a platform or heel shoe because of the length of the legs
2.7 For All Mankind Bell Bottom Jeans an extreme flare jean wider than the average
3.Alice + Olivia Stacey Bell Jeans slightly distressed legs and a fairly wide flare leg
4.Free People Super Skinny Flare Jeans are great if you like wearing jeggings since these are pull on and have  a very modest flare.
5.J Brand Gigi Cropped Flare Jeans are quite different from most flare jeans since they are a crop leg. If you are petite then these are not the best jean for you because crop jeans already make you look short and the flare accentuates this.

While I personally prefer a lighter wash flare denim jean, there are plenty of people who like the darker washes and there are plenty of these dark wash jeans to buy. The amount of flare varies as well as the height of the waist. If you are petite keep in mind that a high waist flare jean is not going to be the most flattering fit on you and will make you look shorter and wider than you really are so a lower waist less flared jean is your best bet. If you are taller than 5’5″ you should not have this problem so feel free to experiment with different waist heights and flares.

Here is a good mix of different dark wash flare jeans, you are bound to find something that you like

1.Current/Elliott The High Rise Bell Jeans. These Current/Elliott jeans are minimally distressed and have a high waist. They are pefect for casually days at the office, casually paired with a t-shirt for the weekends, or paired with heels and a blouse or tank to for a night out.
2.Rich & Skinny Bikini Flare in Dark Star jeans have a vintage feel to them and still have a dark overall color. These jeans are skinny and snug to the knees and then they have a modest flare through the legs.
3. J Brand Kiki High Rise Flare Jeansare another great high rise flare jean. These jeans have some whiskering giving them a vintage feel to them. These are a good choice if you are looking for a casual high rise flare jean.
4.  If you are a fan of jeggings then you will love the Blank Denim Pull On Flare Jeans. These are a pull on jean and give you all the comfort your current jeggings do but have a fashionable flare to them. These jeans are a great buy for all shapes and sizes.
5.  The perfect jean for those petite women. The True Religion Petite Joey Flare Jeans feature the True Religion signature joey lowrise but are scaled down for those that are petite. The jeans are mildly distressed but overall are a clean dark rinse denim flare jean.
6.True Religion Carrie Flare Jeans are a bit distressed  and have a low rise so they are great for all shapes and sizes.

Last night I watched the movie The Runaways starrign Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett and Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie and it made me think how happy I am that the fashions from the 1970s are back. While I enjoy all the crochet clothes that are popular, it is really the bell bottom and flare jeans that I like the most.

I love a great pair of flare jeans that look like they could have been preserved from the 70s and to me that means that they are faded and possibly distressed. I am not particularly drawn to really dark wash denim, especially when the weather is warm.

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