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The bootcut shape felt reminiscent of bell-bottoms, but subtler and more modern.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026 The bell-bottom silhouette reads slightly more polished than your standard straight leg, making the pants a competitive pick for travel, workouts, or everyday wear.—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026 Gold hardware decorated Zimmermann’s Spring/Summer 2026 range of true indigo flares, bell-bottoms and jackets with voluminous sleeves.—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026 Fortunately, Amazon is brimming with fit-and-flare jeans and dramatic bell-bottoms similar to the pairs Clarkson wore.—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bell-bottoms