Bootcut & Flare Jeans

Bootcut jeans are traditionally a floor length style that is slimmer through the thigh and flare out somewhere just above the ankle below the knee, making room for boots and giving these jeans their name. Bootcut jean styles can be low-cut, high-waisted, or anywhere in between. They can also be cropped bootcuts, which rest a few inches above the ankle.

The difference between bootcut and flare jeans is in the flare itself. Flare jeans have a more dramatic opening, which starts at the knee, while bootcut jeans don’t flare out quite as much and may not start flaring until mid-way down the calf, closer to the ankle.

There are tons of ways to wear these versatile jeans. Dress up your denim flares with heels or boots and button-down shirts. Go casual and dress down with sneakers and your softest t-shirt. Want a full body-hugging look? Pair them with a bodysuit that hugs your shape. Headed out? Go bold with skinny flare jeans with a slim top and heels for a show-stopping outfit, or turn heads with slim bootcut jeans and a sparkling tank.

Just about any pair you love. Flare jeans were born to fit over cowboy boots, so that’s a no-brainer. But heels, sandals, wedges, or espadrilles? You can also wear flats and sneakers with flare jeans when you’re on the go and feeling casual. They’re all fair game. Dress it up, keep it casual—your call.

Always. Flares never truly go out of fashion. Sure, skinnies and straights have their moments, but flares bring a dressier, polished vibe—no matter the era. They let your ankles breathe, show off your footwear, and give you that sleek, elongated silhouette that just feels right.

Generally, flare jeans hit at the vamp of your shoe (the highest point of the top of your foot), which is a bit longer than a skinny jean typically would. But—and this is a big but—they can be worn longer or shorter: Wear them longer so they nearly graze the floor for a dramatic look, or wear them cropped with heels or sandals.

Absolutely! We’ve got you covered with petite-friendly styles designed for those 5’4” and under. With a tailored rise and shorter inseam, our petite flares let you rock your favorite silhouette—no extra fabric dragging on the floor.

You can wear any shoes with flare jeans. We love to pair flats with flare jeans and a blazer, a fitted sweater, or even a cute waffle-knit henley.