Maisie Bovingdon
We here at Who What Wear like to talk in great detail (and with much passion) about our jeans. They are one of the hardest-working items in our wardrobes, after all.
We've already touched upon the biggest jean trends we're all wearing for 2025, including '90s baggy styles and barrel cuts. Of course, with wider-leg styles coming back in and the increased interest in bohemian fashion, it only makes sense that flares have returned.
Yes, the '70s silhouette is back, and we've already spotted them on a host of street style leaders as well as on celebrities such as Katie Holmes. Thanks to designers like Balmain, Chloé, Victoria Beckham and Ulla Johnson, leg-lengthening flares are set to be a staple part of our wardrobes this year. We've also noticed that fashionable French women, in particular, have been quick to jump on the trend.
The pinnacle of effortlessly chic, below we're sharing some of the cool ways French girls are wearing the anti–skinny-jean trend right now. Invest in one of the chic pairs below and you'll be wholly on-trend this season and many more seasons to come.
6 Outfits With Flared Jeans French Women Are Wearing Right Now:
1. Button Shirt + Flared Jeans
Style Notes: The coolest way to wear the '70s flaraed silhouette year-round is with a simple chambray button-down shirt. Pair with sandals, trainers, kitten heels or heeled boots, et voilá.
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You can never have too many cotton shirts, and this chambray version offers a lightweight but smart alternative to a denim shirt.
Celebrate retro silhouettes with this pair of jeans.
For off duty days in the summer, a pair of flatforms are a popular go-to as they add height to show off the flare without compromising on comfort. Perfection!
Simple yet chic jewellery will finish off the look, and what's better than a dainty initial gold necklace?
2. Flared Ankle Grazer Jeans + Blazer + Court Shoes
Style Notes: A smart blazer, flared jeans, court shoes and a minimalist bag is the kind of formula you'll never tire of. It may be simple, but it works.
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This blazer will fast become one of your most-worn pieces as it's suitable for all seasons.
While we appreciate the wide flared leg, we are also fond of the finer details, including the patch pockets and double belt loops.
Slingback shoes have been our achilles heel (pardon the pun) for months, and court shoes with a block heel are our personal favourite to take us from day to night.
The barrel bag has been a hugely popular design for some time, though that's unsurprising considering how spacious it is inside. If, like us, you pack everything "just in case", this is the go-to handbag to store it all.
3. Flared Jeans + Strappy Cami Top + Trainers
Style Notes: French women know how to make casual fits look cool. Léna Farouil teamed a strappy cami top with a different kind of flare silhouette as her Levi's are a hybrid between a wide leg and a flared jean. Team with a pair of trainers for a relaxed off-duty daytime ensemble, ballet pumps or kitten heels.
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Levi's know how to do denim jeans, and do them well. From the fitted high rise waist to the bell bottom ankles, these flares honour the 70s style beautifully.
Swap your hero tank top for this lace cami top with an asymmetric hem to wow the crowds.
A simple way to inject a pop of colour into a classic look is always through footwear. Plus, these red Gazelle's deliver on comfort too. Tick, tick.
Bottega Veneta's rectangular frames, combined with the thick arms, are a nod to the small angular frames we lived in in the 90s. Two eras in one look, why not?
4. White Flared Jeans + Broderie Anglaise Top + Heeled Mules
Style Notes: There is just something about an all white outfit that looks chic, crisp and elegant, or maybe it's because you must be a certain type of person to keep your whites white all day long, which is no mean feat (speaking from experience).
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The slim fit cut on the upper leg makes the flared hem stand out. Unsure about the figure hugging upper section? Don't fret, as these jeans have added stretch for a comfortable yet snug fit.
This broderie top has sold out on numerous occasions (unsurprisingly), but it's finally back in stock!
Chanel's slingbacks come in various heel heights, but we recommend the mid heel to take you from day to night (and upright).
The inside is more spacious than you may think, trust us.
5. Flared Ankle Length Jeans + Cardigan + Heeled Mary Janes
Style Notes: When it comes to flared jeans many assume the style has to mean long length, but that's not necessarily the case as Emmanuelle Koffi has proved. We loved (and lived in) ankle length jeans for years, albeit a straight leg cut, but branch out with a flared hem for a fresh take on both denim styles.
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These ankle length jeans come in standard and extended length, so even the tall girlies can wear this style.
We can't spotlight a French fashion trend without weaving in the hit Breton top.
The patent material instantly achieves a polished finish, which is very on brand for French fashion that leans into the "clean girl" aesthetic.
Yes, the Dior Book Tote has been on the fashion scene for some time, but it's a durable bag you can fit all of your essentials inside.
6. Flared Low Rise Trousers + Denim Halterneck
Style Notes: Flares are not just limited to denim fabrics, but linen, cotton and silk too. Whether you are heading for a night out, or to the office, you may want flared trousers in a lightweight or flexible material for extra movability and breathability. However, that doesn't mean your look has to be ultra formal, just look to Tamara Mory who teamed her flared trousers with a 90s-inspired denim halterneck for a cool off duty look.
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With no belt loops or bulging pockets these trousers achieve a streamlined silhouette. This also means any oversized layering on top will sit exactly where it's meant to.
Move over tank tops, halternecks are back bigger and better than ever. From the neckline to the wrap front and belt detail, this design is doing the most.
Our love for kitten heels knows no bounds, but if you want a sturdy heel we recommend the flip flop wedge. Yes, it's very 90s, but so are low rise bootleg trousers, so it's the perfect match.
You may have already noticed Polène is the premium French brand those in the fashion know have been turning to - us included. So it's only right we complete an outfit inspired by the French style icons with a French accessory, and we don't just mean a fresh baguette.
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