I love my flares. It’s hard to argue with mile-long legs, ya know? And so, seduced by the concept of height (“go higher!!” my subconscious always whispers), I tend to wear my flares with heels.
Granted, they’re usually comfort heels (these Sorel boots are my go-tos in winter, these in Spring), but I realized that I’d rock flares much more often if I could find a pair to hem for flats.
And by “hem” what I actually mean is “hack off with scissors”.
Spoiler alert: I found ’em.
The pair I chose have a high-rise, and a slightly distressed vibe. The distressing isn’t as important as the higher rise, but it does seem to balance out the look (it’s more boho-summer, if nothing else).
To finish off the look I needed something that would take advantage of the higher rise….and a peplum top was just right. Peplum tops are something that can look strange with a low-rise pant, but were made for high-rise flares.
So the outfit combo becomes:
High-Rise Flares + Flats + Peplum Tops
Outfit Details
top: Abercrombie babydoll cami – now on sale!
jeans: Current/Elliot sold out in my color but available here in a slightly darker wash. Also loving this similar style.
shoes: Sam Edelman Gabrielle sandal
bag: Rebecca Minkoff medium Julian backpack
bracelets: Chan Luu pearl and leather Bracelet, Chan Luu wrap bracelet
necklace: wearing what is apparently a bracelet as a choker
Shop High-Rise Flares
Obviously, the on-trend cropped flare would work with this outfit formula, but for maximum leg-lengthening I still like the classic, full-length flare. There’s something about that slight 90’s vibe that feels fresh again.
Shop Peplum Tops
Yay, Summer.
xo,
S
Hi Shana! Love your lip color — what is it? Thanks!! 🙂
What bra would you wear with this kind of top? Same question for a halter neck
Go to american eagle / aerie and get a bandeau or a strapless bra.
I just love the bracelet choker..xoxox:)
I have the Hudson Flares and looooove them. I hacked them off (5’4″) and wear them constantly. So soft and flattering!
I have them too and never thought about hacking them off because I love the flare (shortening them reduces the flare and am a super flare girl), but hiking them up every few steps is annoying. Do you know they have a 35 inch inseam?!? Who is that fricking tall? I thought my legs were long at 33!
Any top suggestions that work with a regular bra? (besides the “tiny waist” one)? would love a cute suggestion with thicker straps or a short sleeve. Thanks!