Men's flared jeans
Men's flared jeans are a tribute to the fashion of the 70s of the XX century and a legacy of the US maritime past. Initially, trousers made of coarse fabric belonged specifically to the category of workwear, dense fabric was also used when sewing uniforms for those who served in the navy.
But the real success came to the flared trousers from the hip later, when the hippie era began in North America. Informal creative youth appreciated the advantages of the original cut of the trousers and introduced many new original details into their appearance.
Modern flared jeans - flared from the knee and bootcut - bear little resemblance to the fashion of the 70s for men. They are worn by brutal macho, and artists, and dreamers, they fit well with the cowboy style and the romance of hipster everyday life. What to combine flared jeans with is best, what cut options to choose, what secrets this garment has and to whom it is categorically contraindicated - in order to answer all these questions, it is worth considering the features of flared jeans in as much detail as possible.
Classic flared jeans
Popular men's flared jeans - a stylish wardrobe detail, in which various original elements and details have appeared at different times. Originally, flared trousers were widened from the hip and in the lower part could have twice the diameter than at the base of the leg. In the 70s of the XX century, they were considered unisex clothing and richly decorated with embroidery in the spirit of the "flower children".
Today, such a style is created only as a bold design experiment, much more relevant and masculine cut options are in fashion.
Bootcut: Knee Flare
The bootcut style is a versatile solution that lovers of pointed cowboy boots, "Cossacks" or "sneakers" choose. Their main difference from the classic form is the extension starting from the knee. It is less extreme and allows you to hide the upper part of the shoe under the free edges. The following features are characteristic of bootcut jeans:
- any fit - it can be low, classic, high;
- traditional clasp length;
- tight hips;
- straight fit at the knee;
- expansion starting below the patella;
- length to the middle of the heel of the shoe.
These are the characteristics that define true bootcut jeans. In addition, they allow the use of various elements of modern decor: aging, the formation of scuffs and torn areas, the use of leather inserts or contrasting patches in the military style. But true fashionistas prefer classic one-piece jeans, flared from the knee.
The color scheme can be varied: from blue, ink and black to sand, egg and burgundy.
Who will wear this cut?
Flared jeans for men in a modern design allow for a fairly intense visual correction of body proportions.
Among those to whom this style can be recommended are the following representatives of the stronger sex.
- Short torso owners. Men with this type of figure can visually make the body longer with the help of flared jeans.
- Men with wide hips... A bootcut with a low waistline will help them balance their figure. Tight-fitting hips will not expand in volume due to additional expansion. The contrast between the width of the pelvis and the volume of the calves will be hidden by the flaring.
- Those with a few extra pounds in the waist area. In this case, you need to choose flared jeans from a dense fabric, with a low fit, and back pockets located as close as possible to the center line of the cut.
Don't try on flared jeans for men with long legs or a torso. Such a cut of trousers will add imbalances to the figure, and will not be a very good choice for those who want to balance the appearance.
Where is it appropriate to wear?
Modern men's flared jeans have a bootcut style - this is what should be considered when choosing such a wardrobe item. Its advantage is its versatility. Pants of this cut are informal enough to be used in everyday life. Moderate flared in a monochromatic design will successfully fit into the office dress code or will be a good addition to the casual style on vacation. Solid models in black can be combined with parkas and hoodies.
Best of all, flared jeans with a modern cut are in harmony with the cowboy style - moderately relaxed, with simple wardrobe essentials. A jacket made of red leather, a voluminous pullover or a classic shirt look quite impressive and elegant in combination with this style of trousers. If you want to spice up your outfit, you can use bleached or ripped flared jeans, complementing them with a bright polo shirt or a white t-shirt made of heavy cotton for a date or a walk.
Fashionable combinations in the wardrobe
Men's flared jeans can be combined with the following wardrobe items.
- Denim jackets and blazers. This is a classic combination, in the summer you can dilute the set with a shirt made of thinner denim.
- Slinky knitted turtlenecks. With a high waist, flared jeans will provide an advantageous emphasis on the advantages of the figure, visually add growth.
- Sporty bootcut flares also have a place... They are complemented by voluminous white sneakers, baseball caps or bandanas, loose hoodies and sweatshirts.
- The cardigan and flared jeans complement each other well. Combinations of a top with a horizontal strip with moderately widening trousers look especially interesting.
It is also important to take into account the rule of seasonality in the choice of material. For the autumn and winter period, it is customary to choose models from a denser fabric, with a pronounced interweaving of threads. For summer and spring, lighter and thinner jeans are suitable.
How not to wear men's flared jeans
Among the prohibitions associated with men's flared jeans, the refusal to use such clothes with patent leather shoes is considered especially important. Although classic shoes are considered universal, they are too discordant with the very idea of brutal men's pants. Another important rule concerns the prohibition of arrows. On jeans of any cut, they are categorically inappropriate and violate the cut line conceived by the designer.
It is not customary to tuck flared trousers into the shoes. This rule applies to boots, boots, "moon rovers". If you need to shorten your pants for a while, it's better to just tuck them up. A flare from the hip is also appropriate today, except at music festivals. This style looks too archaic and suggests that the person is too far behind the latest fashion trends.
The flare from the thigh is back in fashion. Worn with Soviet 80s shoes with healthy heels, modern heavy Steel boots or expensive New Rock. There is also an option - to take any blunt-nosed or round-nosed shoes and make a platform for them in a shoe shop (the price varies). They put on a denim jacket or a brown jacket, ideally a suede one. Cut cowboy with fringe or Brando. The jacket should be fitted or tightened with a belt, especially if the flare is much narrower at the hips than at the bottom. In this case, the jacket should be wide at the shoulders. At worst - to sew in small shoulder pads.