Just a few weeks ago, Alexa Chung wore red jeans. Today, we’re scrolling through NET-A-PORTER searching for fit-and-flare dresses. Does everything point towards the 2010s being officially back ‘in’? Recent years have seen the fit-and-flare dress fall out of favour, as form-fitting, skimming and even billowy dresses dominated sales. Recently however, brands have started to get a little more adventurous, flirting with the silhouettes of yesteryear.
The typically feminine cut has fallen in and out of style more times that we can count, but one brand that has stayed loyal to the design is French fashion house Alaïa. Its classic fit-and-flare dress, which has been a mainstay of the brand's offering since 1981, has been seen on the likes of both Jenner sisters and Elsa Hosk in recent months.
Whilst Alaïa takes a distinctly quiet-luxury approach to its fit-and-flare designs, other brands have experimented with a more playful take on the cut. High up on our wish list sit the fit-and-flare dresses created by the masterminds at Annie's Ibiza in collaboration with Italian designer Silvia Astore. Leaning into the party-girl spirit, the designs are fun, flirty and perfect for dancing through a summer evening.
Whether you're hoping to channel elegance or freshen up your party wardrobe, this particular silhouette could be the answer you're looking for. As notable designers have paved the way, high-street brands have followed suit with tempting offerings. From & Other Stories and Reformation to Mango and Boden, whether you're taking your fit-and-flare to the streets of Paris or the Spanish seaside, you'll fit right in.
Shop Our Favourite Fit-and-Flare Styles:
Alaïa does the fit-and-flare dress best.
A playful take on the much-loved design.
I love the forest green.
A subtle flare.
A square neckline is so flattering.
The perfect red dress.
A more subtle flared option.
Perfect for summer evenings.
A LWD is a summer-time classic.
The perfect picnic dress.
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