We’ve seen their renaissance a few times since they first made the switch from US Naval uniform to closet staple in the 60s, but what makes this latest reemergence of flared pants one to get behind?
Mainly, fashion’s overarching penchant for looser silhouettes and women’s pants in more wide-leg cuts, now that comfort sits higher on our list of priorities after lockdowns and WFH setups.
Although the silhouette has smouldered in the background for decades, flares took over SS21 runways and given the fact they haven’t been scarce since proves the trend’s longevity. This time, the silhouettes are dramatic but not comically striking, finding the balance between neat and eye-catching. The fabrics range from textured twills to lustrous silks and luxurious satins, and the results are endlessly wearable, flattering pieces that fill gaps in your closet you weren’t even aware of.
If your fashion curiosity has been piqued, read on.
THEY ELEVATE CLOSET STAPLES
High-waisted flared pants are your closet's best (or worst)-kept secret on those days that you want to look polished but not stuffy, presentable but not too formal.
A flared pant elevates everything from a classic round-neck T-shirt to an oversized knit, creating a look that finds a home in both weekend and work-appropriate outfitting. Outlined by a bright side stripe rendered in a soft yellow hue, our Pop Stripe Check Relaxed Man Pant meets our Merino Cashmere Fashioned Sweater to build a look that speaks to both busy working weeks and slower Saturdays and Sundays.
THEY’RE ENDLESSLY WEARABLE
The relaxed ease of a flared or wide-leg silhouette combined with a comfortable fabric creates a pant that feels like your favorite pair of sweatpants but with the polish of tailoring. Better yet, when you combine the style with a high-rise waistline, the resulting pair also creates the illusion of a longer leg.
Playing an endless list of roles in your closet throughout the year, they find a home in eveningwear, everyday, casual, and professional outfitting. For a more casual take, team our Italian Flannel High-Waist Wide-Leg Pant with an oversized cardigan layered over a button-up shirt that taps into the style’s fluid drape and relaxed feel. For an office-bound take, look to a long-sleeved blouse and our Cashmere Mouliné Vest + Snood, shrugging on a tailored blazer or jacket before stepping out.
The final player in our trio of flared pant outfits sees a pair teamed with our Mottled Flower Print Shirred Blouse and leather penny loafers in a golden hue. To grant the combination AM-PM potential, slip on one of our reversible shearling gilets for a luxe, elevated sign-off.
THEY FIND A HOME IN POLISHED EVENINGWEAR
While the emphasis of flared pants is usually on their relaxed cuts, that doesn’t negate their place in polished eveningwear outfitting suited to the strictest of black-tie dress codes.
This is where our Tux Kick Flare Man Pant steps into its own. In a creamy hue, it’s complemented by a button-down vest and coordinating blazer to create a bold three-piece suit that, although classic in its design and colorway, results in a directional look. Break up the tonal palette with a pop of bold color. Our gem-button vests in eye-catching colors also cement these pant styles’ place in daytime outfitting.
THEY RELAX CLASSIC SUITING
Classic suiting has had somewhat of a notorious reputation for being neatly structured and close fitting.
Our Italian Flannel High-Waist Wide-Leg Pant in mustard turns this preconception on its head. Complemented by a matching blazer, it cuts a striking figure in fall outfitting and introduces itself to your workdrobe and weekend favorites. Slip the pair on with a printed blouse and swap the matching blazer for one in a grounding neutral to counteract the vibrant hue. When Saturday arrives, we’d reach for an oversized knit and a pair of low-top sneakers.
THEY CELEBRATE LUXURY FABRICS AND BOLD PRINTS
The best of both worlds. A flared pant in a silky fabric and bold print brings together the world of smart eveningwear pants with the appeal of printed dresses or skirts. Better yet, when the pair is accompanied by a matching blouse, the result is an effortless one-step solution to perfecting elegant formal attire.
Your one-step solution, our Geo Hex Exaggerated Flared Pant crafted from recycled polyester with a satiny finish and fluid drape heroes a graphic pattern rendered in deep, saturated hues. Suspended from a high waistline, it emphasizes the smallest part of your body and creates a streamlined effect thanks to the fall of the wide legs.
Accommodating different leg lengths, the deep hems are easy to lengthen or shorten up to 5cm while retaining the same striking silhouette. Complemented by our Geo Hex Halterneck Top, it completes an effortlessly elegant head-to-toe look and when paired with classic white shirts or soft knits, finds a home in daytime looks, as well.
THEY’RE CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY
Bridging the past and the future, black flared pants find the balance between the two by combining a dramatic cut with a versatile, classic colorway.
Fitting closer through your thighs and flaring out from your knees to the hems at your ankles, our Fluid Exaggerated Flare combines both a fitted and looser finish. This reimaging of the iconic style feels both fresh and familiar, so you’re not confronted with trying to dissect a style before finding its role in your weekly rotation.
Combined with our Stitch Detail Bralette and a cropped jacket decorated with gold-toned buttons, the style creates a directional off-duty look and, when partnered with a patterned blouse or button-up shirt, results in a bold work-to-weekend one.