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How to Wear Flares in 2022

October 4, 2022 by Katie H.

How to wear flare jeans in 2022

Flare jeans are back! But to be honest, I’m not sure if they were ever officially out. I think because skinny jeans took over for so long, most of us forgot about how we used to wear our flare jeans. Flare jeans have a special place in my heart. We have some good memories together. I wore them all through middle school, high school, and college, and even after college, they were still hanging around in my closet. But a few years ago, I decided that they just didn’t fit into my style anymore and I gave my last pair off to the thrift store.

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Right now, I feel that all jeans are in style. That’s why I decided to give full-length flare jeans a second chance with this pair from Maurices (HERE). What I like about these jeans is that they are extremely comfortable. They are a stretchy, soft material, which is always nice! They also have a high-rise waist, which if you have followed me for a while, you know I love high-waisted everything! After having 2 babies, I don’t think I can ever go back to low-rise jeans.

With that said, now that I am wearing flare jeans in my late 30’s I want to style them in an adult way. I am no longer going to wear them with a little beaded tank top or a top that could pass as a skirt, the way I did in college. I want my flare jeans to look polished and modern. Here are some ideas on how to wear flare jeans in 2022! You can also see how I have styled cropped flare jeans HERE!

For sizing reference, I am 5’1 and 115 lbs. I am wearing a size 2/ regular length. A short length wasn’t an option when I ordered them, but I would recommend the short length if you are petite.

How to wear flare jeans in 2022…

How to wear flares in 2022

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How to wear flares in 2022

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