Upcoming Simplicity patterns

[UttaRetch]

I was just the right age when flares and loon pants came out, so no adjustment of existing clothing was necessary in my case.

[Ploshkin]

I too was a proponent of adding bits to jeans - I think they were still called bell bottoms then.  I'm not sure  when they became known as flares.
We also tie dyed them with bleach.  I see  tie dying is back too but we have to call it Shibori now.

[sewingj]

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[UttaRetch]

Really not keen on the kaftan look - too much like Margo Leadbetter for my taste.

Hush your noise, I loved Margo's style and still do.