Yay or Nay?: Bell Bottoms (page 5)

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 26, 2011 hideouslyheather 1,039 said: YaY ! For sure, I think this is such a classy look, whether its jeans or slacks. It looks really nice with heels, or boots or even flats. I like it.
	on September 26, 2011 Christine L. 1,399 said: YAY!!
	on September 26, 2011 jfer 325 said: nay!
	on September 26, 2011 prettyrainbow 21,020 said: I say yay only if the flare isn't too exaggerated!
	on September 26, 2011 carlamaria 684 said: Have to go with NAY....not sure it's a figure flattering look.
	on September 26, 2011 Jackie12 324 said: Yay...ish. I like a slight bell but not a large bell.
	on September 26, 2011 fnscotwoman said: It's a HUGE yay!!! :)
	on September 26, 2011 Tania Bugnet said: Nope. I've never really liked the look of bell bottoms so I would say Nay on this "trend".
	on September 26, 2011 neufiesgirl 418 said: Nay!
	on September 26, 2011 tinatchick 648 said: I say Yay!