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Recent Examples of bell-bottoms
Keep scrolling for more flare jeans and bell-bottoms, including flattering options from Levi’s and Madewell.
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Dressed in a black hat, black bell-bottoms, and a jacket with turquoise accents, the Louisiana country singer gave a soulful, twangy reading of the riverboat tale, effortlessly commanding the crowd with just a few shimmies and finger points.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
The bell-bottoms have tons of ’70s flair (pun intended!), along with a high waistline and eye-catching stitching along the knees and back pockets.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Dressed in a black hat, black bell-bottoms, and a jacket with turquoise accents, the Louisiana country singer gave a soulful, twangy reading of the riverboat tale, effortlessly commanding the crowd with just a few shimmies and finger points.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
The bell-bottoms have tons of ’70s flair (pun intended!), along with a high waistline and eye-catching stitching along the knees and back pockets.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for bell-bottoms
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bell-bottoms
blue jeans
Plural Noun
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The 992 was originally released in 2006 and would quickly become a favorite of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, whose signature look was a black turtleneck, washed blue jeans and gray New Balance sneakers.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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The striped fabric is timeless and pairs well with blue jeans.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Bell-bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bell-bottoms. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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