It’s often hard to think of slouchy pants as any use besides lounging around the house or running to the store when you realize that you’re out of bread, Lately, Harem pants have been all the buzz, puzzling everyone’s mind with the question: “Can I pull that off?” The answer is yes, the possibilities are endless. Harem pants are becoming a staple in everyone’s closet, men and women alike. Originally nicknamed “MC Hammer pants” because of the drop crotch and tapered calf and ankles, they've evolved to so much more beyond the whimsical pants they've originated from. Not only are they super comfortable, but the amount of versatility in harem pants are infinite, being found in every color, pattern, and texture imaginable. Harem pants can be worn in any style from edgy leather to feminine floral, which makes a variety of harem pants for every occasion, whether you’re out on a coffee date with friends, in the office, running errands, or at a black tie event. Yes I said it, even a black tie event. These free flowing pants are awesome when it comes to making a statement without looking like you’re trying too hard. Designers have found it hard to make something similar to a sweatpant look fashionable, but thanks to labels such as Catherine Malandrino, Gucci, Balmain, and Alexander Wang, there’s a way to look effortless without looking like you didn't look once at the mirror.
Harem pants are one of the few trends that break the rules of contrast in fashion. All because they’re loose in fit, doesn’t always mean something fitted has to be worn on top, experiment rocking your harem pants with cardigans, blazers, crop tops, and even mixing patterns. Rocking harem pants mean you rarely have to debate on what shoe to wear with them, they look great with sneakers, flats, or your favorite pumps.
Thrift Tip: Although harem pants aren't too expensive to get a hold of, you can find similar pants at your local thrift store begging to be made into a pair of harem pants. Whether they already have the harem fit or could use a slight DIY tapering at the bottom around the calf and ankle which gives an amazing opportunity to play with silhouettes.
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Harem pants are one of the few trends that break the rules of contrast in fashion. All because they’re loose in fit, doesn’t always mean something fitted has to be worn on top, experiment rocking your harem pants with cardigans, blazers, crop tops, and even mixing patterns. Rocking harem pants mean you rarely have to debate on what shoe to wear with them, they look great with sneakers, flats, or your favorite pumps.
Thrift Tip: Although harem pants aren't too expensive to get a hold of, you can find similar pants at your local thrift store begging to be made into a pair of harem pants. Whether they already have the harem fit or could use a slight DIY tapering at the bottom around the calf and ankle which gives an amazing opportunity to play with silhouettes.
xxVINTAGE VOGUExx
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