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The Bell Bottom Tolls for Thee - A History of Flared Jeans
21 minutes Posted Sep 2, 2026 at 2:22 am.
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Today we are talking about that oft-derided denim style that was relegated to the disco era.

This type of cut can go by many names:  bell-bottoms, boot cuts, flares, darts. However you slice it, these inverse-tapered fits usually have a tight fitting top block but are flowing and breezy at the ankle.

As bell-bottoms begin to ring again, let’s take a look at some of the backstory behind these flared jeans.

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