That's good news for pants-seekers. The slightly flared style is flattering to a number of body types—particularly when worn with heels. But in many cases, it's probably best not to dig your decade-plus-old pairs out of storage, unless you're intentionally going retro. "Most pants have a shelf life," said Stylebop's Ms. Yavari. "The changes—where they hit you on the waist and how they fit around the hip—are subtle, but you do have to refresh.