high-waisted flared jeans/bell bottoms

fashionising.com

The 2010 Fall/Winter and 2011 Spring seasons are ushering in an old 1970s favorite: the high-waisted flared jean. "...the high waist and wide flare are both flattering and comfortable. I think the flared style is a refreshing change from the dominance of the skinny jeans," states Maddison Rothery, and I certainly agree. The revival of 1970s fashion in general has been a fresh change from the bold, overpowering 1980s theme.

LOOKBOOK.nu

When shopping for bell bottoms, avoid anything that goes anywhere near the hips; choose only high-waisted bell bottoms. A high-waisted cut accentuates the natural waist (the smallest part of your torso) by drawing attention to it, and the flared cut of bell bottoms draws attention away from the thighs by grazing over them and flaring out, where skinny jeans make it impossible to disguise any imperfection by being skin tight all over.

Pair bell bottoms with flowing blouses, tucked in, with intricate detailing, leather belts, sweaters with Native American inspired patterns, and of course, heels.