You might have a pair of trusty yoga pants or black leggings in your closet, but if you’re looking to upgrade your style, it’s time to add some flares to your soft pants selection. Flared leggings are a 2023 fan-favorite style and many of our favorite soft leggings have been revamped with a subtly (or not-so-subtly) flared bottom in recent months. This updated take on everyone’s favorite stretchy bottoms is perfect for elongating your legs, bringing a little bit of shape and curviness to an otherwise straight-legged style, and suiting a variety of occasions, from mornings at the gym to long nights at the office.
So walk with a little kick in your step with a flared pair and don’t be surprised if they become your new go-to style. You’ll find they add just the right amount of flair (sorry) to every look, from hiking ‘fits to casual work ensembles.
Find your new favorite bottoms ahead, with flared styles from R29 reader-favorite brands like Lululemon and Free People.
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Best Flared Leggings For Workouts
Fitted leggings can get a bit restricting during workouts. Flared leggings add some breathability to your workout ‘fit and can be worked into your regular routine — whether it’s pilates, yoga, or Zumba — with its airy style.
Shop Lululemon
Lululemon Groove Super-High-Rise Flared Pant Nulu, $, available at Lululemon
FP Movement Resilience Slim-Leg Flares
With a five-star rating from reviewers, these Free People flares are sure to become part of your regular rotation in no time.
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FP Movement Resilience Slim-Leg Flares, $, available at Free People
Athleta Elation Flare Pant
Not only have over 2,100 satisfied customers given these pants a 4.5-star average rating, certain colors are seriously discounted right now, too.
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Athleta Elation Flare Pant, $, available at Athleta
Adidas 11 Honoré 7/8 Flared Leggings
With a five-star customer rating and savings of more than 50%, it’d be hard to find a reason not to buy these Adidas flares.
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Adidas 11 Honoré 7/8 Flared Leggings, $, available at Adidas
Best Everyday Flared Leggings
There are those days when you scan your wardrobe, take one glance at your jeans, and realize hard pants are just not going to happen. Before you immediately slide into your go-to tapered black leggings, turn your gaze to a flared style instead. They still have the same comfort and ease of your favorite go-to pair, but bring more of a polished look to whatever you choose to pair them with.
Shop Torrid
Torrid Full Length Signature Waist Flare Pocket Legging, $, available at Torrid
Spanx Booty Boost Flare Yoga Pant
Buyers are obsessed with these bum-lifting flares, praising their comfortable fit and their non-rolling waistband.
Shop Spanx
SPANX Booty Boost® Flare Yoga Pant, $, available at SPANX
Madewell MWL Flex Flare Leggings
Not only are these Madewell faves available in three cute colorways, right now, you can take an extra 30% off their already discounted price with code LETSGO.
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Madewell MWL Flex Flare Leggings, $, available at Madewell
Wild Fable High-Waisted Flare Leggings
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Wild Fable High-Waisted Flare Leggings, $, available at Target
Uniqlo AIRism Soft Flare Leggings
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Uniqlo AIRism Soft Flare Leggings, $, available at Uniqlo
Best Fashionable Flared Leggings
Who knew leggings could be so stylish? While flare leggings already have ’70s-inspired appeal, we’ve found a few with extra pizzazz. Discover styles with waist ties that you can cinch, front slit details, and trendy crossover waistbands.
Shop FP Movement At Free People
FP Movement Hot Shot Kick Flares, $, available at Free People
Paige Sakai Faux Leather Leggings
The only thing more chic than flared black leggings? Flared black leggings in faux leather, of course.
Shop Paige at Anthropologie
PAIGE Sakai Faux Leather Leggings, $, available at Anthropologie
OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me High Waisted Crossover Rib Super Flare Legging
With a high waist and exaggerated flares, these trendy leggings are perfect for folks eager to go bold with their look.
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OFFLINE by Aerie Real Me High Waisted Crossover Rib Super Flare Legging, $, available at Aerie
H&M+ Flared Slit-Hem Leggings
Made with ribbed fabric and featuring a front-slit detail, these flares are the perfect stand-in for traditional trousers when paired with a slouchy sweater or structured blazer.
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H&M Flared Slit-Hem Leggings, $, available at H&M
Alo Yoga Airbrush High-Waist Cinch Flare Leggings
Wait…did leggings just get — dare we say it— sexy?
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Alo Yoga Airbrush High-Waist Cinch Flare Leggings, $, available at Alo Yoga
TnAction Crossover Flare Hi-Rise Legging
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TnAction Crossover Flare Hi-Rise Legging, $, available at Aritzia
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