I wore crimplene flares in the late 60's early seventies and nearly had an accident, whilst driving a minibus full of kids and smoking at the same time. As I attempted to remove the cig from my mouth, my hand slid the length of it and burnt my finger and thumb. The cig dropped into my lap and welded the crimplene to my leg. My driving was erratic to say the least and had I not been going slowly at the time, things could have been much more serious. That was the end of crimplene for me but my wife carried on wearing crimplene mini dresses...and lovely they were too..many admiring looks from the guys.
Be Blessed.