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    Black & White: The Minimal Flare Jean

    – Black Free People Flare Jeans HERE and similar HERE – Romwe Blouse HERE (under $20!!) – Karen Walker Sunglasses HERE – Zara White Pumps (old) Too often when a new trend comes along like flares (or rather a resurgence of the trend) we pigeon hole that item to only work with its parent trend such as the 70s. This leaves us paring our suede jackets with out ripped flare jeans and crochet tops which is great in the short term but whenever we invest in something such as a new denim silhouette we want to make it as versatile as possible. That’s why today I am introducing you to the…

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    The Curvy Girl’s Answer to the Skinny Flare: Wide Leg Jeans

    – Tribal Jacket Zara similar Here and Here – Zara ‘Vintage Cut’ Jeans similar Here – Fringe Sweatshirt similar Here – Yellow Bucket Bag here  Flare Jeans! I couldn’t be more thrilled that flare jeans are back in vogue since, as a girl with with substantial calves, thighs and booty skinny jeans have never been my friend. There’s only one problem with this new trend though: the ‘new’ flares are often is skinny through your knee, which again presents the same issues of thigh/calf emphasis that you may not be the most flattering thing on the planet. That is why this time around I am skipping anything with ‘skinny’ in the name…