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Flare Jeans Are Back, Baby! Update Your Wardrobe with These 5 Picks from Levi's, the Gap and More

Add a little flare for some extra flair

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The fashion gods have spoken: Your spring 2025 denim collection isn't complete without a pair of flare jeans. Ever since Kendrick Lamar rocked a pair of $1,200 (women's) Celine bell bottoms during his Super Bowl halftime show, the retro silhouette has been all anyone can talk about. The '70s style, which also corresponds to the recent rise of the boho-chic aesthetic, is fitted through the waist, hips and thighs, then widens out from the knees down to add some extra *flair* to your fit (literally).

And while they're supposedly super flattering on pear-shaped and hourglass figures, bell bottoms can work for just about any body type, including yours. (PureWow petite editor Stephanie Maida even says that they work great to elongate her legs.) Long story short, you'll want to buy some ASAP. To save you the trouble of sorting through all of the options out there, I've rounded up five of the best flare jeans available for less than $250. From a must-have pair from Levi's ($90) to a top-rated style from Free People ($78), these picks prove that you can get groovy on a budget.

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Levi's jeans rarely disappoint, and this flared pair is no exception. Buyers can't stop talking about how they fit like a glove (like due to their stretch cotton blend featuring Lyocell and Lycra), but believe it or not, that's not the most exciting thing about them. They have a broken-in look with distressed details, so you don't have to wash them every time you wear them. In fact, the brand says you only need to wash them once for every ten wears—a tip that can also ensure they hold their booty-boosting shape. So, do yourself a favor and secure this flared style while you still can.

If you've been sleeping on the Gap denim, take this as your wake-up call. The retailer is killing it on the jeans front, especially when it comes to this high-waist style that's meant to be snug and flattering at the hip and thigh before tapering out for the perfect flare. And, yes, they have classic five-pocket styling as well as holds-you-in front pockets for extra tummy support. But the real reason they have nearly 2,000 5-star reviews? I'll let one reviewer tell it: "The high rise is actually high enough to be flattering, and the hem reaches all the way to the floor, which is hard to find, even in most tall sizes. Besides that, they are very comfortable and high-quality—the denim feels nice and sturdy, so they're a great everyday pair." See, I told you not to sleep on 'em.

Cropped flare jeans are perfect for tall and short women alike, and you can bet this cool, raw-hem pair from Zara checks literally every box. From five-pocket styling to a front zip and high waist, they're classic and uncomplicated. And who doesn't love uncomplicated jeans? They also have just a touch of stretch with 1 percent elastane, meaning they should stay sturdy and hold their shape for a long time coming. Add them to cart now, because at this price, they're selling fast.

ICYDK, Mother denim has a stamp of approval from Meghan Markle, Reese Witherspoon and our very own PureWow editor Rachel Bowie, who sang the brand's praises in her review. Now that that's out of the way, you should know that this flared pair has an average 4.7 rating from shoppers, who rave about everything from the fit to the fabric (a blend of cotton, modal, polyester and elastane). In other words, they have all the qualities of the perfect pair of jeans, whether you're short or tall. As one buyer raves, "Love the material...The petite length is perfect; didn’t need to do any alterations." Another reviewer also confirms that they look good with sneakers and cowboy boots, so if you're planning to hit Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour, you know what to do.

I love Free People jeans, especially their flared styles. Why? Well, for starters, they have a contoured waistband for a no-gap fit, and they come in a ton of washes, so you can stock up. This high-rise style (made of cotton, polyester and less than 3 percent elastane), boasts a more exaggerated bell-bottom silhouette, and is available in four colors,so you can get your flare on no matter your wash preference. One buyer says that the style has "Nice stretch but keeps the feel of the denim, and is not super stretchy-soft like leggings." It's no wonder they're trending off the charts RN, so pick up yours before other shoppers beat you to it.



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