Yay or Nay?: Bell Bottoms (page 3)

Yay or Nay?: Bell Bottoms

Posted by Alexandra C. | Monday September 26, 2011

Imagine my surprise/chagrin when I came upon a pair of bell bottoms for sale at Forever 21. 'Huh', I thought, 'are these "in" now or something?'. When did bell bottoms become the new 'it' item for fall? I don't remember that. Apparently, Forever 21 is not alone, I found a pair of denim bell bottoms for sale at Old Navy. It's not just denim and solids flares that are returning either, printed pants- like the floral pattern below have been spotted too!

(From Left) Old Navy Women's Hi-Rise Retro Flare Jeans (C$44.94), Forever 21 High Waist Bell Bottom Pant (C$27.80), Forever 21 Flare Leg Floral Pants (C$23.80)

Celebrities seem to have embraced the bell bottom denim trend. Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Richie and Katie Holmes have all been spotted sporting this style of denim.

(Images via justjared.com, beforeitsnews.com)

On the one hand, a flare or trouser pant is very flattering- it accentuates all your lovely womanly curves. On the other hand however, a throwback 1960's or 70's bell bottom seems like a bit too much to me. What do you think Chicks? Is this trend a YAY or NAY?

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69 Comments

	on September 27, 2011 thepinksimsboard 2,344 said: It's a yay for me, but it's conditional... -best if paired with a more fitted top -not high-wasited -NOT to be worn with tie-dye, platform disco boots, or braided leather headbands that go around your forehead... unless you're dressing up as a hippie for Halloween
	on September 27, 2011 mercurysmile 5,904 said: Nay, I try to stay more straight leg or boot cut... any type of flare makes my hips look big and my legs look short :(
	on September 27, 2011 BlondeBrittany 1,000 said: Yay! I like them when you dress them down... just like Gwyneth in the picture!
	on September 27, 2011 megroo 451 said: Its a yay, Im loving the 60's/70's style trend
	on September 27, 2011 Phoenix 315 said: I don't like bell-bottom jeans, but the red pants in the photo are attractive.
	on September 27, 2011 nanng 386 said: Absolutely!! i missed them when they went out of fashion and am stoked that they are back! They are slimmin and hide the cankles hehehe. Love em!!
	on September 27, 2011 NormaG 190 said: nay leave them in the sixties
	on September 27, 2011 koala36 1,564 said: I say YAY! I never got to see this trend before and I always thought they looked cool on "That 70s Show"
	on September 27, 2011 daniellem 765 said: Definitely a nay
	on September 26, 2011 makeuploveforever 2,608 said: Nay for me personally. It would look awkward on my body shape since I am plus size and it would just make me look wider! Cute on some people though!