Remember when Victoria Beckham created issued her now-iconic quip, "My dad had a Rolls-Royce" during the Netflix Beckham documentary series?
The moment triggered a thousand memes, but as one of the trend-spotters on the HELLO! shopping team, my attention was immediately drawn to something else: her super stylish patch-pocket wide leg jeans: her own Victoria Beckham 'Alina' flares, £390 / $590.
Naturally, I just had to go on a hunt for a similar look to imitate the former Spice Girl's 1970s-style denim.
© NetflixStyled with a simple tee and leather belt, the jeans made Victoria’s meme-able moment even more memorable and if you're hoping to recreate the look for less, I'm here to help with my top flare denim picks for 2025.
THE ORIGINAL: Victoria Beckham 'Alina' flares, £390 / $590
THE LOOKALIKES:
While skinny jeans have come and gone (and come back again) I’ve always kept a pair of retro style wide legs in my wardrobe, because I’ve realized over the years that they’re a true classic. They not only streamline my figure but also stand the test of time.
A good pair has a sleek, leg lengthening flared silhouette that looks just as great on a petite body type (Google tells me Victoria is 5’4”) as it does on us taller women.
© Hollie BrothertonThe style can be dressed up or down - this style of jeans goes well with everything from a silk blouse and heels to a t-shirt and boots or sandals - making it the perfect all-round wardrobe staple, and one that, along with barrel jeans and skinnies, is still massively trending for 2025.
Wear them with an on-trend denim shirt for your Beyoncé-inspired cowgirl era, or channel Victoria Beckham herself with an official VB "My dad had a Rolls-Royce" designer tee.
For the ultimate 'French Girl' look, team patch pocket flares with a Breton top from this list of our favourites - it's a fail-safe combo.
If you fell in love with the VB jeans that the designer wore for her now-famous TV appearance, you still can shop them in sizes 28-32. But if £400 is a bit too much of your clothing budget, or maybe you’re someone who just doesn’t believe in spending a lot on jeans, I have some cheaper alternatives for you that you’ll definitely want to take note of.
I searched everywhere for similar, less expensive looks, taking into consideration the details of the Alina - the *chef’s kiss* denim for 2025 that is absolutely perfect IMHO.
How I chose the best VB-inspired patch pocket flare jeans
- Similarity to the real thing: I searched high and low for lookalikes that emulate the most chic details of Victoria Beckham's 1970s-style jeans, like the high waist, front patch pockets, wide flared leg and topstitched hems.
- Price: If you've read this far, you're probably more likely to buy a less-expensive lookalike than Victoria's luxury designer look, so the jeans I've included at are at a lower price point.
- Verified reviews and ratings: If we haven't tried the jeans ourselves, we've scoured the verified reviews - I've only included jeans that shoppers rate highly.
- Trusted retailers: I've focused on brands and retailers that our research shows that HELLO! readers trust and love to shop.
So keep scrolling for an edit of my faves to shop now from Marks & Spencer, & Other Stories, Zara and even Amazon...
1/7
Victoria's exact jeans: Victoria Beckham Alina High Waisted Jean
Editor's Note
“The original best seller: Team it with the ‘My dad had a Rolls-Royce t-shirt’ to channel your inner Posh.”
Made from compact twill denim in 100% cotton and in a vintage look blue-grey shadow wash, Victoria Beckham’s jeans feature front and back pocket detail and of course the signature VB embroidery.
2/7
River Island Blue High Waisted Pocket Wide Leg Jeans
© River IslandEditor's note
"HELLO! Lifestyle & Commerce Senior Writer Hollie Brotherton tried on the previous patch pocket jeans. The new season version for 2025 and its selling fast. 'I’d keep it simple and style them with a white T-shirt and pointed-toe heels for an outfit that’s chic and understated,' says Hollie."
These popular high waisted jeans come in five washes and three fits: short, regular and long. The flared fit look is crafted from 99% Cotton and 1% Elastane comfort stretch denim, designed to become more comfortable the more you wear them.
3/7
H&M Flared Ultra-High Jeans
© H&MEditor's note
"H&M is always one of my first stops when looking for affordable and on-trend jeans. These are the least expensive in my edit, and are so stylish, just like Victoria's. A posh look without a posh budget."
Available in sizes 4-22, H&M's flared jeans, with a regular fit and extra-high waist, are made from rigid 99% cotton denim and are designed to soften with wear as you break them in.
4/7
Reformation Alyssa High Rise Wide Leg Long Jeans
© ReformationEditor's note
“The It-girl brand loved by Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift and Hailey Bieber has come out with a great VB-worthy pair of jeans - the style is so chic, and so similar to the Victoria Beckham look, from belt loops to hem.”
Crafted in sustainable style from 64% Organic Cotton, 35% Tencel/Lyocell and 1% EcoLycra, Reformation’s wide leg jeans feature a high rise, and square front and back pockets.
5/7
& Other Stories High Waisted Flared Jeans
© & Other StoriesEditor's note
“These are such a good lookalike for the VB jeans - they have front and back patch pockets and a similar cool, stitched hem - but for about a quarter of the price.”
Designed in Paris, this & Other Stories look is so chic with a high waist, stylish flare and duo patch pockets placed at both the front and back. They’re made from 99% cotton and 1% elastane.
6/7
M&S COLLECTION Patch Pocket Flare High Waisted Jeans
© Marks & SpencerEditor's note
“These are selling so fast I can’t keep up - so grab yours while you can! Or, you can also opt for a darker wash or black pair, although those are selling out, too, so hurry.”
Victoria’s jeans are 100% cotton, while the M&S denim has 1% elastane added for a bit of soft stretch. Shoppers are describing this look as ‘comfortable’ and ‘flattering’.
7/7
Zara Z1975 High Waist Jeans With Patch Pockets
© ZaraEditor's note
"Zara's much searched-for Patch Pocket jeans are for you if you like a more relaxed feel - but they still have VB-like contrast topstitching on the front pockets. One warning: fans say these jeans run small."
From the ZW Zara Woman range, these high-waisted jeans are a slightly more straight-leg fit with a more relaxed silhouette. The look, which is 99% cotton and 1% elastane, features contrast topstitching, along with front and back patch pockets.
