Feature of some retro pant legs (5)

I believe the answer is:

flare

(Other definitions for flare that I've seen before include "Blaze; distress signal" , "signalling light" , "Spread" , "Burst into sudden activity or anger" , "Burn with sudden brightness" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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