NOVELLA ROYALE Janis Bell Bottom in in Blue Moroccan Rose, NOVELLA ROYALE Janis Bell Bottom in Amethyst Dial, NOVELLA ROYALE Janis Bell Bottom in Black Hazely
Currently Crushing on Bell Pants
When it comes to bottoms, I’m a 24/7 jeans girl. Rarely do I wear skirts, dresses or leggings (unless I’m at the gym or wearing the rare sweaterdress or tunic)…I just find myself far more comfortable in jeans. Believe it or not, I find them a bit more breathable (skin on skin under skirts tends to get warm) and ward better against chafing if I’m going to be moving around a lot all day. They are far more durable as well and can take constant daily wear, and I don’t have to fear any snagging if I sit on a rough surface like a bench or concrete ledge. Plus, I work hard for my figure and the last thing I want to do is hide it! It feels amazing to rock a well-fitting pair of skinnies after a great workout and they have a way of making me look and feel well put together! I still kind of reject the idea that activewear is taking over and the denim industry is taking a hit (as I said, for me is for the gym only), but there’s recently been a new contender for me that I didn’t see coming at all…flare pants. No not the denim kind, although yes those have seen a sharp rise in popularity lately over other cuts of jeans, but rather your usual soft cotton beach-style pant.
I did notice wider leg styles popping up last year in local boutiques and while attracted to the designs, I wasn’t a fan of the cut. I’m a bit of a hippy, so the intricate designs and laid back bell bottom style have always appealed to me, but never did I think I’d all of a sudden end up with two pairs of these non-denim bell pants (as represented in the bottom image) within the same month and absolutely end up LOVING them…almost as much as my printed jeans! I initially grabbed the Billabong Gypsy Den Flare Pant for festivals and local events involving friends of mine who DJ (often alongside me), spin fire, own a local hemp boutique or even a brand of essential oils, but I’m finding myself craving the next step: wearing them every now and then as part of a usual day’s ensemble. It’s so strange moving from a thick denim to a thin, stretchy fabric, and I almost feel exposed, but oh man how fab they feel at the same time, and look! I’ve been seeing a lot of beautiful styles popping up lately, so I collected a few that I’m currently craving below.
Teeki Moon Flower Bells in Multi, Indah Promise V Band Bell Bottom in Leopard, Saint Grace Ashby Flare Pant in Black Tiger Wash
NOVELLA ROYALE Velvet Janis Bells in Dark Berry Daisy Paisley, NOVELLA ROYALE Janis Bellbottoms in Red Ethnic Floral, Michael Lauren Mars Bell Pant in Prism
Wildfox Couture American Paisley Beach Bells in Multi, Raga Ashbury Wide Leg Printed Pant in Purple, Indah Promise V Band Bell Bottom in King
These are the two I now own…they are so FUN and COMFORTABLE, and…they are both on sale at under $40!
What do you think? Are you a fan? Shop a beautiful collection of these pieces at Revolve Clothing, Free People, Shopbop, or Swell for a surfier, beachier appeal!
