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For example, if bell-bottoms are the latest trend, a petite woman would benefit from a sleek and tailored silhouette.—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 These classic bell-bottoms would look great with wedges or heels in the warmer months, but can also pair well with boots at other times of year.—Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 July 2025 In a fan video posted to YouTube, the mother-daughter pair, in matching graphic tees and bell-bottom pants, can be heard harmonizing.—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 21 July 2025 But American Vogue is the big kahuna, an indelible icon in the cultural landscape – responsible for launching careers, starting (and killing) trends, and recording the evolution of fashion from bell-bottoms to barrel jeans.—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bell-bottoms
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