THEstart the year slowly, basking in some healthy return trends. At an elephant’s pace, with bell-shaped trousers, a legacy of the past: a craze that seems to (re)conquer every woman in 2026. Boho in the 70s, exaggerated in the 80s, minimal in the 90s. Now, the models of yesteryear still have their reasons. And they come in other colors and textures, to please fashionistas of all ages.
How to orient yourself in the choice? The identity card indicates the perfect flared pants for each this winter, ready to dust off. In leather, with slits on the bottom, in smooth or ribbed velvet; always flattering, thanks to the flared cut which optically lengthens the figure. For an intelligent dive into the past, which smacks of novelty: you just need to know the right tricks to combine them in 2026 and rejuvenate them in no time at all, at 20 as at 30, at 40 as at 50 and 60.
At 20, in 90s flared trousers
For the younger ones, accustomed to baggy and loose versions, flared trousers are the big news of the season. The advice is to experiment with the Nineties version, the one that comes directly from the Gucci by Tom Ford catwalks and Kate Moss’s street style outfits. Black, high-waisted, very tight on the legs and very flared at the bottomoften featuring strategic side slits that add a further touch of style. To be combined as desired with “grandmother’s” ankle boots and furs.
At 30, in flared leather trousers
In suede, or smooth leather, also with crocodile effect. The model of bell-shaped leather trousers is among the most original, perfect for enhancing the look of thirty-year-olds always looking for new styling ideas. With the matching jacket in a suit or alone: a crew neck sweater and simple pumps are enough to make them stand out.
Suede, combined with the jacket, to try at 30 (Photo by MEGA/GC Images).
At 40, in velvet flared trousers
Whether it’s vintage smooth velvet or seventies ribbed velvet, in a neutral or brighter colour, velvet-effect flared trousers lend themselves perfectly to the look of forty-year-olds. The secret is to mix them with the rest of the outfit: on your feet, a pair of Texan or high boots with a square toe, over a classic coat that makes the look adult-proof. The use of color blocking makes the model the protagonist.
In wide corduroy, flared trousers to try on at 40 (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images).
At 50, in bright flared trousers
A lively touch. At 50, flared flared trousers represent a valid substitute for classic tailored office trousers. For those who want to break the monotony (and look a few years younger) just focus on a bright and unusual tone, to combine with neutral pieces. The advice is to opt for a rigid wool modelwhich sculpts the silhouette and never gets old.
Lively and made of wool, bell-shaped trousers at 50 are paired with neutral pieces (Photo by Moritz Scholz/Getty Images).
At 60, in pinstripe flared trousers
Like his, but with an extremely feminine line. The pinstripe flared trousers represent the perfect balance between rigor and sensuality. A “difficult” model to interpret, perfect for the most seasoned fashionistas.
Pinstripe flared trousers, both masculine and feminine, to try on at 60 (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images).
A few tricks to avoid mistakes at 60: a tight top and oversized outerwear, which balance the ensemble with grace.
To really feel like a girl, a delicate touch of color at the top.