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Flare Leg Trousers

Flare leg trousers Flare leg trousersHellessy trousers (similar here and here) // Alex Mill shirt (similar) // Sunglasses // Bag // Boots

I’m a big fan of buying what you like… and then wearing the heck out of it.

I’ve owned these flare leg trousers for years. I’ve worn them with the ruffles heard round the world, to corporate events and whenever I feel like I need to fake realllllly long legs.

Flares look great on every body type – they balance out curves and add definition to athletic and slender bodies.

I’ve been searching for a pair of black flare leg trousers – loving the split hem look! – and found the following winners.  Check out my Fashion Friday Instagram Stories for how these look on.

Top 5 Favorites – October 2021

Flare Leg JeansOctober always feels like the longest month ever.  (Maybe because Halloween isn’t until the very last day?)  While we saw our fair share of very hot, sunny days in SoCal, we also got a decent amount of rain and fall weather.  And with that, a piqued interest in jeans.

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’m a denim addict, so jeans on In Spades isn’t anything new.  But your interest in fall’s denim trends was higher than ever.

Here are your Top 5 Favorites from October 2021.

Flare Leg Jeans

I adore the 70’s vibe of these jeans (and so did you).  Ultra flattering for ladies with curves, they also give definition to athletic builds.  If you’re short, not to worry – they look great hemmed too.

Wide Leg Cropped Jeans

These jeans tick all the boxes – cropped, not-too-high rise, 100% cotton and the wider leg makes them a perfect fall pair of jeans because they can be worn with tons of different boots.

Straight Leg Jeans

These jeans are one of my all-time favorite pairs.  The ankle-length cropped silhouette is super flattering.

Loafers

I adore these loafers. Super comfortable, the lug sole gives them an edgy vibe.

Perfume

I can tell holiday season is upon us because sales for this perfume skyrocketed in October.  Check out my full review of this fragrance here.

Suiting for Fall

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If the past month’s Fashion Fridays have been any indication, suiting is trending for fall 2021 AND spring 2022.  And as a diehard menswear lover, I of course wanted to add a great pair of trousers to my fall wardrobe.

I’ll be the first to admit, trousers are kind of like jeans.  You have to try on a lot of pairs to figure out which silhouettes are right for you.  I love the concept of pull-on trousers, but after trying on a dozen pairs, realized they just aren’t for me.  But for those of you looking for a comfortable yet elevated option, I’m loving these and these.

I wish this pair had a matching jacket, but I had fun trying on different pairings.  I think it would look amazing with a leather blazer, an oversized turtleneck sweater or a graphic tee.

I paired mine with a linen blazer to temper the warm SoCal afternoons and my new favorite pair of loafers (more on that next week).  Plus, I had fun breaking out my arm warmers. 😉

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CRUSH. – Affordable, Ethical Cashmere

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CRUSH. cashmere sweater // Oak + Fort boots (c/o) // Sunglasses // Jeans // Necklaces

Ethical cashmere is kinda my thing.  I’ve written about my favorite affordable cashmere brands before and just found a new one to add to the list.

I discovered CRUSH. cashmere at one of my go-to local boutiques, Pink Lagoon.  I actually purchased this sweater over the summer and have been dying to wear it.  The sherbet color is SO fun and it’s the softest, coziest sweater ever.  ZERO itch factor.  Plus, it comes in 20 colors.  20, you guys!

CRUSH. stands for: Creative, Responsible, Unique, Sustainable, and Happy.  It’s an indie British brand born out of the pandemic and I couldn’t adore their 100% traceable supply chain, environmentally friendly practices, and whimsical color palette more.  Definitely check them out.  I need to add their ballet sweater to my closet.

Here are some of my other cashmere sweater picks for this fall and winter.  All from my fave brands!

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Fall’s Biggest Denim Trend: Wide Leg Jeans

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Let me just say that when it comes to fall’s biggest denim trend – wide leg jeans – I’m here for it.

I’ve never been a huge fan of skinny jeans and after purging all my jeans with stretch (go team 100% cotton!), the wide leg jean trend couldn’t be more welcomed.

There are two key differences between the wide leg jeans of the 90s/00s and the wide leg jeans today – rise and leg taper.

Rise

Obviously, most jeans nowadays are high rise (thank goodness).  While I love a high rise, I kind of feel like we’re getting a bit out of control.  A 12-inch rise just isn’t comfortable to sit down in.  But alas, the higher rise elongates the leg even more, and looks great on all body types.

The good news is that as the trend has evolved, so has the footwear.  You don’t need to wear super high heels with wide leg jeans anymore.  The higher rise gives you a lot more versatility with the shoes you pair with them.  I wear a 3-inch heel MAX nowadays.

Which brings me to the next point.

Leg taper

Remember Aliyah in her Tommy Hilfiger?  While that was a total vibe, the wide leg jeans of the 90s/00s really didn’t have much variation in leg opening from waist to hem.  It was basically just a column of denim.  Today we have the advantage of a leg taper that shapes the hips and thighs (a throwback to 70s flares).  Another fabulous feature that flatters all body types.

Here are some of my favorite wide leg jeans right now (including the ones I’m wearing).

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