5 ways to wear cropped flares this winter
The cropped, flared jean is a classic piece of denim that a lot of us probably have in our closets. But with most of the attention on low-rise, floor-length jeans these days – the spotlight has been taken away from this classic cut – maybe leaving you without inspiration. But don’t worry, if you’re not sure how to style cropped flare jeans these days, here are 5 tips that can help get out of your style rut.
1. With a statement knit
Never underestimated the power of a statement sweater. With cropped pants it’s key to understand proportions – so go with a either a more cropped cut or a longer length that hits below the widest part of your hips. If your sweater falls somewhere in between – just give it a tuck to give your waist some definition.
As far as sweaters go – wear what speaks to your personal style! Our reccomendations? A half-zip sweater, a chunky turtleneck sweater, or a casual, crewneck sweater with a white t-shirt underneath.
-30%
Twin-Set
floral-jacquard sweater - White
£206.00
£294.00
FARFETCH
-58%
Roman
Jacquard Faux Pearl Knit Jumper Black
£16.00
£38.00
Roman
-29%
Bogner
Jacquard jumper Nadin for women - Beige/white - 34
£350.00
£495.00
Bogner
-50%
Roman
Jacquard Tassel Knit Jumper Black
£20.00
£40.00
Roman
2. With a long coat
Cropped jeans in winter can be tricky. Not sure what coat to wear with cropped flares? Go for an unexpected color like white – or an unexpected silhouette like an oversized menswear coat. Because of the cropped length of the jeans it’s important to also think about the length of the coat. A good option is an extra-long cut that hits somewhere below the knee and about your ankle. Avoid a length that hits directly at your hip bone, as this can make your legs appear shorter than they actually are.
-50%
AllSaints
Wool Sellma Double Breasted Coat, Size: UK 14/US 10 Brown
£199.00
£399.00
AllSaints
-55%
Frenken
Shine Oversized Coat Black
£345.00
£759.00
Labels
-60%
AllSaints
Womens Wool Paulah Wool Blend Double Breasted Coat, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£152.00
£379.00
AllSaints
-55%
Frenken
Water Mens Peacoat Brown
£385.00
£849.00
Labels
3. With mid-calf boots
Hunter
Original Insulated Short Rubber Womens Mid Calf Boots - Black - Size:UK 5
£59.95
Legend Footwear
Charles & Keith
Logan Double-Lace Mid-Calf Combat Boots Brown
£95.00
Charles & Keith
Clarks
Hearth Buckle Standard Fit Brown
£85.00
Clarks
Still looking for style inspiration? Why not try a cute, fitted cropped cardigan? If oversized silhouettes are not your thing – this could be your style answer. Wear it completely buttoned up, with a tanktop underneath, or a little bit undone for a more sultry look.
-30%
Ami
Ribbed-knit cardigan White
£220.00
£315.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Versace
Barocco cropped cardigan Black
£480.00
£1,200.00
Mytheresa
-25%
Closed
Cardigans, female, Black, S, Jacquard Cardigan
£274.02
£365.40
Miinto
Burberry
Cashmere Blend Cardigan Orange
£850.00
Burberry
5. With a cropped jacket
If long coats aren’t your thing you can always opt for a cropped version. Wearing a cropped jacket with high-waisted pants will make your legs look a mile long! Now you just have to pick a style – a sporty puffer, a cool military jacket, or maybe faux fur one?
-60%
Off-white
Cropped-Fit Denim Jacket With Harness Detail size 44
£276.39
£690.97
GLAMOOD
-10%
Arma
Light Jackets, female, Blue, XS, Goat Leather Jacket Emy
£351.57
£390.63
Miinto
-33%
AllSaints
Leather Reed Cropped Leather Trench, Size: L Black
£334.00
£499.00
AllSaints
Roman
Tropical Leaf Print Shirt Dress Green
£38.00
Roman
-20%
Chloé
Wide Jeans, female, Blue, W28, High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Jeans
£549.84
£687.30
Miinto
-61%
Nobody's Child
Light Blue High Rise Cropped Kick Flare Jeans
£27.00
£69.00
Nobody's Child
Ganni
Black Betzy Jeans - Size 24W/33L Organic Cotton
£260.00
GANNI