Swapping skinnies jeans for a flared pair…

 

Today just felt like the kind of day for a flared jean and some heels. I bought the jeans from Jaeger Boutique in the sale a couple of summers ago. They are high waisted and very supportive – in fact I used not to be able to wear them as they made me feel faint, which wasn’t really very good at all. They are OK now though and having done a long run today, I felt the need for clothing which would hold me upright and which would prevent me from collapsing like a jelly on the floor. They did the trick up until 7.45pm and then I gave up on clothes in favour of my Onesie.

Being of the chilly persuasion, I also wore a Cos chunky roll neck and my Primark fur gilet which is great for the school run and nipping in and out of the car. I find that if my torso is warm, I can cope without wearing sleeves and the lack of fuss and flapping of a longer coat is always welcome!

These red patent Kurt Geiger shoes, which were also a sale purchase a while ago now, made a nice change to boots and their chunky heel works with a flared jean, more so than a thinner, more delicate heel – especially in the day time.

As much as skinny jeans have a big role to play in my life, some days only a flared jean will do and there’s no denying that their shape definitely makes you feel more elegant and elongated. I suspect that over the next few seasons we’re going to see more of them making an appearance so get ready for them….the bootcuts will be back!

8 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    January 15, 2014 / 10:32 pm

    No they won't!!!! Ha ha xx

    • StyleGuile
      January 16, 2014 / 9:07 pm

      I'm prepared to be wrong about this. I'm known to be wrong about many things!!!!

  2. Fashionmumof40
    January 16, 2014 / 8:57 am

    I thought the same yesterday and my J Brand Love story flares came out and I posted about flared jeans also….. totally agree they make my legs look longer and as a shorty that's good!!

    • StyleGuile
      January 16, 2014 / 9:08 pm

      Hi, lovely to hear from you. You're right – anything with leg lengthening properties has to be good!!!

  3. Lou
    January 16, 2014 / 4:28 pm

    I hate skinnies, they don't suit my runners calves & feel suffocating. Bootcuts sound good but a decent straight pair would also be a godsend tbh!

    • StyleGuile
      January 16, 2014 / 9:10 pm

      Hi Lou, haven't you come across any decent straight jeans? There are lots around – Gap, H&M, Boden, Next, COS (I think) and Jigsaw all have, or have had some good ones so they may be worth a look.

  4. Anonymous
    January 17, 2014 / 10:48 pm

    love those pink loafers – are they really ancient?

  5. Fiona
    January 23, 2014 / 6:30 pm

    Lovely blog. Will follow on FacebookFiona

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