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Hey, listen up, denim lovers! Here's how to wear cropped flare jeans for work, because one, they are one of this year’s biggest trends and, two, if you’re anything like us, you reach for them often. There’s just one thing, though: While repeating your favorite jeans more than once in a week is perfectly OK (in fact, we’re pretty sure it’s an American right), styling them the same way every time is not. How you wear them on Sunday afternoon at the flea market should not be the same as a 9 am meeting with your boss. To that end, here’s how to wear cropped flare jeans so that the hot-right-now essential works for, well, work. Because denim at the office is always a tricky one, even in 2016.
Add some structure with a blazer.
You’ve used this trick before: Jeans are always more work-friendly when paired with some tailoring. But instead of reaching for a standard-fit blazer this time, opt for something a bit mannish instead. The roomier silhouette balances out the shrunken look of the jeans perfectly.
Swap sneakers for polished heels.
Cropped jeans look super cool with canvas sneakers, pool slides, and slip-on flats—but try a dressier shoe for work. A suede block-heel or simple stiletto will add the kind of polish that shows you mean business (and didn’t just forget it was a Tuesday).
Tuck in your shirt.
Most cropped flares feature a mid to high-rise waist, which means you might be used to wearing them with a slightly cropped shirt on off-duty days. For work, keep the silhouette on display without flashing bare skin by opting for a blouse or shirt you can easily tuck in.
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