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How to Wear Flared Pants in Real Life and Look Incredible

Add some sway to your swagger.

By Lauren Valenti

Dec 12, 2014

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From the swishy '70s denim donned by street style stars to the tuxedo trousers that strutted down Tom Ford's Spring 2015 runway, flares are officially all the rage. And because the It crowd is embracing bell-bottomed pants, we think you should try the superwide, leg-optimizing silhouette too. Here's how to style the look for maximum flattery.

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The Holiday Party

1. Tibi Cropped Bead-Embellished Crepe Tip, $400; net-a-porter.com. 2. Alexander McQueen Flat-Front Flared Crepe Pants, $935; neimanmarcus.com. 3. Topshop Rachel Strappy High Sandals, $75; topshop.com. 4. Diane Von Furstenberg Sutra-Clasp Crystal Minaudière Bag, $498; neimanmarcus.com. 5. Ben-Amun Asymmetrical Statement Crystal Earrings, $180; shopbop.com.

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The Weekend

1. River Island Cream Textured Knitted Crop Top, $60; riverisland.com. 2. Tory Burch Fringe Shoulder Bag, $649.05; farfetch.com. 3. MiH Jeans Marrakesh mid-rise flared jeans, $265; net-a-porter.com. 4. Elizabeth and James Obi Bangle Bracelet, $115; shopbop.com. 5. Michael Kors Prim Runway Floral-Embellished Leather Clogs, $650; saksfifthaveneue.com.

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The Office

1. H&M Silk Blouse, $59.95; hm.com. 2. Alexis Bittar Long Crytal Encrusted Spear Necklace, $155;stylebop.com. 3. Valentino Rockstud Shopper Tote Bag, $2, 145; neimanmarcus.com. 4. Diane Von Furstenberg Joan Stretch-Cady Flared Pants, $330; net-a-porter.com. 5. Jimmy Choo Elaine Crystal-Embellished Satin Sandals, $575; net-a-porter.com.

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The Date

1. Muubaa Sullana Black Leather Biker, $695; muubaa.com. 2. Topshop Silk Longline Bralet by Boutique, $48; topshop.com. 3. The Twin-Pouch Crossbody Bag, $138; madewell.com. 4. Rachel Comey Blue Denim Flared Legion Trousers, $450; avenue32.com. 5. Zara Glitter High Heel Court Shoe, $79.90; zara.com.

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