Bell-bottoms (flared pants) are a style of jeans and trousers that are wider from the knees downward, forming a bell-like shape. The origin of bell-bottoms dates back to the early 19th century when some sailors adopted a new style of trousers ending in bell-shaped cuffs.
Bell-bottoms became available for both men and women in the 1960s in Europe and America. In the 1970s, they became a mainstream fashion, and they were so popular that they became a symbol of the decade. Famous stars like Cher popularized bell-bottoms by wearing them on televisions and concerts. They are usually made from denim, bright cotton, and satin polyester and feared from the knee down, with bottom leg openings of up to two feet. They were usually worn with Cuban-heeled shoes, clogs, or Chelsea boots.
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