It seems like flare pants are trending — from high-waisted to low-rise, skinny fit to baggy style. I love the look on friends, but I’ve always had trouble finding a pair that doesn’t overpower my 5’2” frame. A few months ago, I took a chance and ordered these wide-legged jeans and quickly fell in love with their great fit, just-right flare and stylish front flat pockets. I would have purchased them in other colors if it weren’t for the cost. So when I got the chance to try another pair of flares with a more affordable price tag, I was all in.
At less than $40, the Grapent Flare Jean clearly delivers on savings. However, I needed to find out if they also checked the boxes on fit, comfort and quality.
Why I like the Grapent Wide-Leg Flare Jeans
They're stretchy and comfortable
After wearing these pants a few times, it was their comfort factor that ultimately won me over. They might just be the comfiest pants I own. They don't ride up the crotch or pinch at the waist; plus, they offer plenty of room in the butt. And they have so much stretch that I could easily do 10 squats in them.
I've received a ton of compliments
At first, I wasn’t a fan of the distressed detail shown on the front and rear of the thighs, but the look actually started to grow on me, especially after my 20-something daughter told me the faded look is trending right now. The first time I wore them I was stopped by two people in a hair salon — a woman in her 20s and one in her 50s — both wondering where I purchased my pants (Amazon!). And that may just be the best thing about these flares; they look good on anyone at any age!
What to consider
Even though I have a 27-inch inseam, I opted for the longer 32-inch option since I prefer extra length at the hem of my flare pants for when I wear heels. Plus, I read that the pants might shrink in the wash. With that said, I ran them through a hot wash and a dryer cycle — exactly what the directions say NOT to do — hoping they would shrink, and that the hem would hit the top of my shoe and not the floor. And it worked! (But if you don’t want to go through the trouble, just stick with the shorter inseam.)
The jeans come in 33 fun shades, so choosing a color wasn’t easy. I loved the hot pink (Barbie vibes!) but ended up selecting the earthy, pecan shade knowing I could wear them year-round. I chose the XS, counting on the 2% elastane for stretch. Once the pants arrived, I slipped them on and took note of a few things.
- The fabric is a mix of a traditional jean and jegging material, leaning more towards the former.
- The style is a cross between a flare and wide-legged jean, offering a loose, baggy fit similar to a boyfriend jean. However, the flare at the ankle isn’t as wide as it appears in the photos.
- The jeans are advertised as high-waisted, but on me, they fall just below the navel (and they come with a belt loop for extra support).
More flare pants to shop
Reviewers love these flare jeans for their comfort and flattering fit.
The brand also offers a bell-bottom style, which has reviewers raving about its flattering and high-quality design. However, many note to wear the pants with heels since they run long.
"They’re super comfortable with just the right amount of stretch, and they hold their shape really well throughout the day. I’ve worn them with everything from sneakers to heels, and they look amazing every time," says one Amazon reviewer.
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