2011 Bell bottoms/Flared jeans Fashion Trends

Are flares and bell bottoms back in?

The simple answer is yes, flared jeans and bell bottoms (as well as wide-leg pants to an extent, but we'll save those for another day) are back in. The reason why is almost as simple: skinny jeans have become so common, such a staple in most everyone's wardrobe, that people are seeking an alternative. At the same time you have the rise re-rise of 1970s fashion as a major influencer of trends across 2011.

Flared jeans at Derek Lam SS11

Bell bottoms and flares for men

Often when it comes time to write about a fashion trend we start with the women's interpretation of it and then, usually a year or so later, we write about the menswear take on it. Not so with bell bottoms and flares for men - this is a trouser and jean style that is happening for both genders. Of course, as it is with most fashion trends, the men's interpretation is subtler in fact to describe them as bell bottoms might be something of a misnomer. Bell bottoms, you see, conjures up mental pictures of jeans whose hem is wider then your foot is long - but this isn't the style that's on trend for men in 2011. Instead you're looking for a pair of jeans or trousers slightly wider than a boot cut, but with a slimmer thigh and waist that makes the hemline even more defined.

Acne have nailed the men's look as a part of their spring / summer 2011 collection, with two interpretations of men's flared jeans pictured below. The first is a look perfect for early autumn / fall 2011 trends while the second is more suited to spring / summer and, being hatted, has something of a beachwear overtone to it.

Bell bottoms and flares for women

What it isn't, however, is overt. Cast your mind back to 2007 and you might remember the last time the issue of flares and bell bottoms faced us was courtesy of the baggy jeans trend. And I loathed it. As you can see on the right, people were actually opting to look anything but good. Given my strong distaste of the style, it goes without saying that the return of flares pants and jeans in 2011 is not to be interpreted as a return to baggy jeans. Anything but.

It's also not a return to the boyfriend jeans style that was popular throughout 2008 and 2009.

Instead bell bottoms and flared jeans for women in 2011 are all about a neo-1970s style that has the following elements:

• a hem that is at least as wide as your foot - the men's hem that you can see on the pictures above doesn't apply to the women's interpretation of the trend

• loose at the knee - I've already see some takes on the trend where the jeans are cut very slim down the thigh and the knee and then flare out from below the knee cap. This is a 1990s interpretation of flares and not the style that's on trend in 2011

Flares at Topshop Unique SS11

Derek Lam SS11

High-waist and subtle flared leg at ADAM SS11

There is also one other style elements you might consider: a high waisted cut, which is desirable for the full 1970s vibe though, if you're pairing the jeans / trousers with a more modern look, a low cut waist will work just as well.

Belt Purse: Women's Spring 2011 Accessory Trend

I hazard to use the term 'fanny pack' (or, 'bum bag' as it's colloquially known in Australia and the UK): not only do such terms lack elegance, but they tend to hark back to the days where such items were made from neon coloured nyon and fastened around with parachute clips. More importantly though, the term is not entirely accurate as it relates to this particular fashion trend in 2011; an an accessory trend it has not only moved on, but moved up - several inches.

So we'll label this trendlet affectionately as the belt purse or belt pouch - 2011's elegant take on the fanny pack.

Belt purse at Jaeger London, SS11

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The belt purse: what is it

This one is fairly self-explanatory. It's a small pouch or purse that's worn strapped around the waist or hips. The pouch can be a seperate accessory - removable, and able to be interchanged with different belts; or can come attached to a strap.Women's spring 2011 accessory trends

Belt purse worn by Hanneli.

In 2011:

•It's best when sitting higher, at the waist, to create a sophisticated shape and to seperate the look from being too functional. That said, it can also work at the hip or lower-slung for a more casual take as long as the style is elegant.

•Either way, go for luxury fabrication: leather belt purses are definitely best, and the strongest style for 2011.

Belt purses from Hermes SS11, Pucci SS11, and Dianne Von Furstenberg SS11.

What to wear it with

•A waist-cinching leather belt with a little belt bag / belt purse is perfect for pairing with a long, flowing maxi dress.

•With some tassel detailing to add a luxury bohemian touch, a la Emilio Pucci pictured above.

•Through the belt-looks of a sophisticated, high-waist pair of tailored pants or flares.

•With a clean, minimal cocktail dress for evening time, perfect for storing a credit card and a lipstick.

Belt pack at Jaeger London, SS11

Capri Pants Fashion Trend

Skinny pant cuts may have dominated the landscape for several years now... but there have always been other styles coming and going around the nebulous edges of the fashion world. For spring 2011 the slim-cut, though not necessarily skin tight, cropped pant gets a look in as one of those alternatives, with the option to create a number of different looks out of the style.

Capri pants in 2011

So we're all somewhat accustomed to our skinny jeans and cigarette-leg pants, but as far as fashion trends in 2011 go there are some new alternatives. The revival of 70s fashion sees sophisticated takes on bell bottoms and flares high on the list of pant styles to invest in, yet it goes without saying that a wide leg isn't for everyone. So if you're an alternative to both the skinny pant and the wide legged interpretation, particularly one that works better with flat shoes as flares often don't, then here's one for you: 2011's take on the capri pant.

Capri pant styles in 2011

There are several different cuts to the capri pant in 2011:

• Pants that are cropped only ever so slightly, to sit just above the ankle.

• More traditional capri pants cut three-quarter, though in 2011 we're seeing more cut just below the calf than ones that are mid-calf.

• Slim-cut pants that are rolled up to sit above the ankle (a great alternative if you want to give a fresh take to some of your skinnies rather than invest in specifically cropped pairs).

How to wear cropped pants

So those are the most popular and on-trend cuts for 2011; now how to style them?

The ladylike 50s/60s fashion trend is largely at the core of the capri pant revival. Think capris with ballet shoes or kitten heels, and a tie-front shirt and you're on your way to a weekend Betty Draper look. Another vintage take is to pair some nautical stripes and espadrilles, pin-up style. But cropped pants don't have to be pigeonholed to vintage looks.

Look to Balmain (pictured below) and Balenciaga for inspiration on giving cropped pants a punk or biker overtone. Pairing cropped pants with boots can also be a grungy, modern take that's imbued with a careless attitude.

You can also go super-modern and minimalist with a crisp white pair of cropped or rolled up pants or some sharply tailored capris.

Fashion Trends of Minidress Winter 2010 – 2011

Minidress winter 2010 – 2011 braved the cold and snow to offer itself as a must in season. Obviously if you make a decision to follow this rule the fashion of the moment, attrezzatevi down with a good long and leggings the situation, not to mention a warm back cover a scarf or wrap. Once the heat in a room you can also take away layers of clothes and sporting minidress views like those that we offer today … and the party begins!

With an eye on the timing and countdown for the New Year’s Eve, We take seriously the thought of wearing a minidress cheeky but smart, taking care, however, that is really in line with our physical and our age.

If not, no problem, we are evenly chic and charming with ten cm in more than clothes. Many brands were launched start with the minidress Byblos, with its unpredictable cuts, in black, gray, or shades of plum.

Blugirl, idea instead oestrus animal leopard and the classic black, while Dsquared2 has focused on an aggressive effect sheath dresses with red or blacks, coupled with long strictly cussardes. These are just a few because the list is really long and you will be spoiled for choice!

Fashion Single Product: Sweater Jackets

The girls prefer warm sweater jackets, warm, casual, lively, free and easy, the fashion coat of this winter is best to big enough.

Gray sweater-style jacket with lapel, waist design and bright orange pattern above make the overall looks elegant and retro.

The feature of the patterns of the coat is, look from a distance, the patterns become stripes. Coupled with the bright pink, bright yellow, make the overall effect with a little exaggerated feeling.

The white pile collar sweater coupled with this AB side weave is very effective, this sweater jacket can be worn both sides.

Cross combination of the patterns of both sides, a strong contrast of black and white, the level enriched at once ~

Dark coffee jacket + skirt with small flowers + a small hat make the overall combination have a taste of Paris girls.

Long and black sweater, knitted socks and small hat have a taste of British female students.

Cute animal prints with bright animal cap, very cute.

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Street Shots Reveal the Popular Elements of 2010 Spring and Summer

Fashion Week of Spring 2011, Tommy Ton shot numerous street shot, maybe we can find that the popular elements of spring and summer 2011.