Calling all old-school jean lovers: it’s time to rejoice! Ankles are free to breathe again as flares make a comeback. If you have struggled to master the skinny and the boyfriend style left you looking bedraggled, then take comfort because the future of denim looks flared. In this photo, Katie Holmes looks chick with a checked shirt into her high-waisted flares.

Another flare combo is to have your flares with a pair of patent heels for a refreshing take on summer jeans. They are pretty advantageous as flares are an instant leg-lengthener and can create an elongated, flattering silhouette for all shapes, especially for those with vertically-challenged pins. Those who wear a long torso can even get away with longer, looser tops.

The possibilities with flares are endless. Pick your style and flaunt your flares!