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Few jeans are as flattering as flared jeans, as Margot Robbie’s latest look confirms.
The imminent arrival of autumn marks the desire to reconnect with an aesthetic that evokes warmth, freedom, and a touch of nostalgia: that of the 1970s. Temperatures drop, layers arrive, and almost without realising it, we reach for loose silhouettes, textured fabrics, and that bohemian feel so characteristic of the decade.
It's no coincidence that key pieces from that era resurface with force each season. This year, with the omnipresence of boho, flared jeans — also known as bell-bottoms — are positioned as the star of the autumn wardrobe. Steeped in nostalgia, bell-bottom jeans are most associated with the 1970s, so wearing them today requires assembling an outfit that doesn’t look like a costume.
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Margot Robbie did just that on 12 September. The 35-year-old actor is currently on a tour to promote her upcoming film, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, which also stars Colin Farrell. During a visit to BBC Radio One, Margot was spotted wearing one of those perfect autumn looks that feature these jeans as their protagonists — and even the most classic dressers are going to save this one in their autumn inspiration folders.
Margot wore a fitted butter-yellow suede top with jewelled trim and buttons, which she paired with a matching jacket. She completed the look with Chanel flared jeans and a smart choice of footwear. Margot’s gold-heeled sandals are especially perfect for days when the temperature is neither too cold nor too hot, making them a clear wardrobe staple.
In short, flared jeans are one of the must-have items in your wardrobe this season. How to style them? With narrow, fitted tops to counteract their bulk. And of course, with a little heel. With this combination, you can’t go wrong. Just ask Margot Robbie.
A version of this article was first published by Vogue Spain.
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