Love flared pants? Here's how to style them right

When Kendrick Lamar glibly mouthed ldquoThey not like usrdquo during his controversial Super Bowl halftime show performance he may as well have been referring to his flared jeans mdash the rapper ditched more contemporary styles for a noughties throwback and it almost seems as though music and denim lovers canrsquot get enoughKendrick Lamar raps on the Grammy stageCloser home Yami Gautam rocked an allblack coord set featuring flared bottoms and a patchwork shirt during a recent outing And while certain fashion pundits claim that flared pants never really went away given their ability to lengthen and lean out your legs the rest of us know that this style can be harder to pull off than it seemsSidhant Gupta wears flared trousers with ankle bootsldquoThe trouble with flared jeans is that the right fit and cut become very important especially with consideration to your body type Since this style has been around for several decades it can easily seem dated or gimmicky if you donrsquot style these jeans in a more contemporary wayrdquo explains celebrity stylist Mitali Ambekar She lays down a few ground rules to help you sport this trend with lsquoflarersquoSharvari Wagh pairs a crop top with her flared trousersFind your fitHourglass body types mdash which are typified by a narrow waist and balanced bust and hips mdash as well as pearshaped bodies should look for styles with a midtohigh rise and a wider flare at the bottom to balance proportions Kick flares which start just above the ankle are particularly flattering for curvier bodies ldquoIf you have a shorter torso try a lowtomidrise style Choosing the right length is also important Your jeans should skim the floor or rest just above it with your footwear onrdquo Ambekar advisesVictoria Beckham goes chic with her suit over flared trousersAim for balanceSince flared jeans typically use more fabric than your average pair of trousers itrsquos important to pair them with streamlined pieces to avoid looking frumpy ldquoBodysuits crop tops and tuckedin blouses add a sophisticated appeal for women while men can opt for a tuckedin buttondown shirt a fitted turtleneck or a vintage teerdquo says Ambekar She adds that footwear such as platform heels and pointedtoe boots can add height and sass while heeled or Cuban bootsCuban boots and loafers are the right choice for men Steer clear of very bulky or dressy styles she addsMitali AmbekarThe flared cheatsheetgtgt Wear cropped jackets or blazers to keep proportions sleekgtgt Look beyond denim satin or velvet flared pants work well for evenings while linen is great for the summer monthsgtgt Monochrome looks have a lengthening effectgtgt Wide or corset belts can further balance proportions