I am writing this with vivid images of my own harem pants circa 1988; it was made of purple silk and purchased during the height of MC Hammer’s reign. I wore those pants often that summer with tiny tank tops. By the end of the summer I came to my senses (truth is I finally developed photos and was shocked how awful they looked on me, mirrors may lie but photos do not!) and promptly unloaded them on my best friend from junior high school; she lived in New York and thought they were the coolest thing (she might still have them!). I kept the photos from that shameful time in my life to remind myself to never give in to trends that make me look like a dwarf in diapers. Seriously, you need at least to be at least 5’8″ (most of that being legs) to attempt this look. All others need not apply. What do you guys think of the Harem pant trend? Snob or Slob? Check out our picks after the jump!
1. Vince Suave Crop Pant – these aren’t that saggy and would look great with a fitted little tuxedo jacket and camisole.
2. Mara Hoffman Crop Pant – this is cut longer in the leg than most harem pants which is more flattering.
3. Elizabeth and James Harem Pant – sloppy and saggy, I’d stay away from this unless you are 5’10″ and weigh 100 pounds.
4. Alexander McQueen Crepe harem pants at Net a Porter These look like a pair of boxers gone wrong.
5. Sonia Rykiel Cotton silk harem pants – this is probably the most wearable. The full length make up for the saggy crotch. At Net a Porter
Zimmerman Gold pants- There is a reason these went on sale before the season even began. See for yourself here.
So there you have it, hope you find a pair to fit your body shape without looking too ridiculous. As for me, this time around, I’ll stick with a pair of fitted motorcycle cropped pants like the pair from Generra Motorcross Cropped Pant below.
Motocross pants, hot. Harem pants, ack.
just say “no”
the only time i’ve every seen them on someone and liked them is here: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qjpwnPW4c1o/SReb3y7Ud1I/AAAAAAAAEVU/5ayq_hlufvw/s1600-h/11068MandropcrotchWeb.jpg
and that’s mostly because he’s brazilian and gorgeous and they look like sexy comfy pajama pants.
i allllmost like the vince ones though. they remind me of something my sister would wear – she’s a ballet dancer and is usually wearing half warmups and half cute “normal” clothes, it makes for an interesting mix and something like these would integrate well with her wardrobe. not the diaper-looking ones though!
I’m sorry. These pants are hideous. I am 5’8″ and would never be caught dead in them. They look like something that my great grandfather from Greece would have worn at the turn of the century.
ITS HAMMER TIME!!!!LOL