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    How To Wear Flares - Heidi Klum, We're Talking To You

    Heidi Klum flares

    OMG. Heidi Klum was spotted out and about in LA this weekend sporting a rather questionable pair of flares [above], forcing Grazia Daily to take action. Yes, the trend is a tricky one to master, even if you are a superdupermodel, but worn right, flares can be a girl’s best friend. No, really. And that's why we've helpfully stepped in to bring you our failsafe rules for flare-wearing. Heidi, take note.

    Kelly Rowland flares hat leopard print boots

    1. First of all, pair with heels a la Kelly Rowland. They work best with a platform, wedge or something similarly chunky and retro.

    2. As for the top half, under no circumstance will a baggy, oversized jacket or top work well with the multitude of fabric that is a flare and that's where La Klum went so wrong. Her check kimono-style jacket was, in retrospect, an awful idea.

    jessica alba flares shirt.jpg

    3. Keep knitwear simple and slimline and steer clear of pussy bow blouses to help minimise the fussiness. Last week, style maestro Jessica Alba donned hers with a black and white perfect-fit shirt and monochrome tote, par exemple.

    rachel bilson flares.jpg

    4. Know your limitations, people! If you’re a petite lady, opt for a slimmer pair of flares as excess baggy jean on your thighs will swamp you. If you fancy a slimming effect, go for a navy or black pair, just like trend-setting Rachel Bilson.

    rachel zoe flares.jpg

    5. Finally, the accessories. With chunky shoes and hipster flares, it could all get a bit fancy-dress so try to keep handbags, jewellery and scarves modern to update the look. Good old Rachel Zoe is a pro at this.

    As if that wasn't lesson enough, we've scoured our favourite stores to bring you our top five buys. No excuses now, ladies.

    grazia how to wear flares

    Hudson signature Soho flares, £215, Donna Ida www.donnaida.com

    Green silk shirt, £60, Oasis www.oasis-stores.com

    Black stud heels, £260, Kat Maconie www.theoutnet.com

    Spike necklace, £10, Freedom at Topshop www.topshop.com

    Bag, £59.99, Zara www.zara.com



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    18 comments

    • T  •  4 months ago
      Costs too much, will buy the same stuff from Primark.
    • Gary A  •  4 months ago
      One of the nice things about being a long-married Mom of a bunch is you can give the middle finger to snobby twits who try to tell you how to wear clothes --- particulalry true for someone who's made a mint wearing clothes. She doesn't have to care what some snarky Internet critic says.
    • Mal  •  4 months ago
      Grazia... Klum is dressed down. That is 'down' 'down' and 'down'. The street kids wear their flares as she's done. Get it. It is the street kids flare wearing fashion. Ordinary folks do it and Klum does not project herself to be otherwise regardless of her status and funds.

      Let's face it... Grazia, you did a good piece just to work for the advertisement bucks. Nothing else and nobody really care about that which you have suggested. Joke on you.

      See, flares cost less elsewhere.
    • dc  •  4 months ago
      Love the look of those pieces, but I'm sure I can't afford one much less the entire outfit.
    • Paula W  •  San Diego, United States  •  4 months ago
      Honestly? That photo of Kelly Rowland that is supposedly is a "do" is actually a ghastly DON'T!
    • curt o  •  Baltimore, United States  •  4 months ago
      She still looks HOT!
    • calipygiangazer  •  Irvine, United States  •  4 months ago
      dam i havent seen flairs like that since the late 70's
    • DJE  •  San Diego, United States  •  4 months ago
      Who cares she looks ridiculous and tacky, and she could fall over her self with those ridiculous pants
    • older and wiser  •  Fayetteville, United States  •  4 months ago
      Why do women have to follow the crowd like a bunch of cattle. The flared pants do not look good. It is just the fashion world wanting to get your money. Heidi Klum looks like a street person . What ever happened to trying to look your best and not buying into the latest fashion.
    • Don B  •  Ruston, United States  •  4 months ago
      "...heels a la Kelly Rowland. They work best with a platform, wedge....." I don't see "platforms & wedges" as "heels".
    • matty p  •  Burnsville, United States  •  4 months ago
      She tells you how to dress, you don't tell her. Who do you think you are? I guess I should expect crap when I clicked on it.
    • Michael  •  Berea, United States  •  4 months ago
      Why is there an "L" in her last name?
    • H. Michael K  •  4 months ago
      But...she's HEIDI, dammit!
    • Tracy  •  Trenton, United States  •  4 months ago
      Three words: "pussy bow blouses". Why are we so wrapped up in this stuff? Lol.
    • zeno  •  Los Pinos, Mexico  •  4 months ago
      Sloppy is, what sloppy does.
    • John  •  Fond Du Lac, United States  •  4 months ago
      If she is happy, why judge her? Concern yourself with yourself, she isn't making you wear those ridiculous pants. Is she?
    • not2bad  •  Youngstown, United States  •  4 months ago
      Coal burner looked more natural in her Halloween costume. Just saying.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  Singapore, Central Singapore  •  4 months ago
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