Bootcut jeans - often called flared jeans and not to be confused with flared pants - refer to a jean fit that is flared at the ankle and tapers toward the waistband. The fabric is designed to allow the leg of the women's jeans to effortlessly fit over a pair of boots. This is how the bootcut fit got its name. To determine if these jeans fit is correct, you will need a pair of shoes that you want to pair with the jeans. If the hem is just above the floor, the bootcut fit is perfect. Tip: The jeans should not come into contact with the ground.
The bootcut fit was once designed for soldiers in the US Army. The idea was to protect their boots from penetrating wetness on muddy ground. Since the boots did not fit under the pants that were common until then, the area around the hem was simply cut a little wider. American farmers and cowboys adapted this fit, which first gained popularity at home and later across the pond.
With their A-line cut and secure but not too tight fit on the waist, bootcut jeans suit every woman. In some models, the flared hem is discreetly designed, while in others it is more obvious. To make it look extra expressive, we recommend combining the jeans with heeled shoes such as pumps or stilettos. This allows the hem to hover above the ground. So that the silhouette of the body is not visually compressed, cropped shirts and shorter cut wrap blouses are suitable. The bootcut fit looks especially stylish in a cult 70s outfit with a fur vest, hippie jewelry and romantic flower power hair clips or a cowgirl hat.