fabulous Angie! In this outfit these actually look like a variation of a skirt to me. The silky fabric and beautiful pleating make these a beautiful statement.

I think that this is my favourite outfit of yours for this year too – it is a really lovely outfit – I can imagine it worn to a Christmas party (in the Southern Hemisphere!) too.

I know because of my body type this look probably isn’t for me, but it doesn’t stop me loving it on you!

This is as close to perfection as it comes. Everything is right on this outfit, I simply love it. Are you going to get long harem pants, too? Can´t wait to see them casually.
Angie – I´m speechless!!!

This is a gorgeous outfit. Absolutely stunning.

They look fantastic!!! And I don’t see any blemishes on those legs….

I still don’t think I’ll ever wear harem pants but this outfit is killer!

Harem pants are still not my cup of tea, but I like this outfit a lot. The pants look similar to a skirt to me. I’m curious to see the casual outfit with these. I do like the idea of mixing up the black textures when doing a monochromatic look.

Wow, you found a perfect pair of harem pants, Angie! I love the material and the drape. The knit versions still don’t do anything for me. I love everything about this ensemble, especially the all-black look. I don’t think I could wear something like that, because I am not used to challenging the environmental norm, as you say. I would though if I were some place more fashion forward.

Thank you for the kind compliments, ladies.

Queenie and Lisa, I’ve never have thought that these harem pants look like a skirt but that’s an interesting perspective. We all see slightly different things

Phoebe, I’ve had a long pair of slouchy pants on my shopping list forever. I just can’t find them long enough. Perhaps in Autumn I’ll find the perfect pair.

oh Angie, I have to say that I am still drinking coffee. No tea for me, thank you!

But kudos to you for stepping out onto the limb!

Wow, an amazing outfit Angie! It seems not many could pull this look off and look so fabulous! You look fantastic!

I didn’t mean that they look like a skirt as in I would “mistake” them for a skirt… but they do give off a skirt vibe with the length, volume and pleating.

On you it’s perfection and I’m lookiong forward to the casual version. The top half of pants look like a loosely pleated skirt. I haven’t seen harem pants yet in this area and seriously doubt I’d ever wear them myself.

Well, I LOVE the outfit as a whole. The pants are admittedly my least favorite part of it (my most favorite being the exquisite top!), but I can see the function they’re serving in being funkier and spunkier than a skirt. I really do love the total look.

Amazing look, I love this outfit! (I don’t know if I could pull it off myself with my short legs)

Ah. Got it, Kim. Thanks for chiming in again. Now I see what you see too.

What I like about this site is that Angie introduces us to trends when they are just breaking bud in the fashion world . Not an early adoptor of trends, I can now say that I *would* wear this!! …but I need another 2 years! Ha! I love it though!

Beautiful! You pulled it together so perfectly. Classy and trendy at the same time! (And I know you won’t take offense at either of these adjecives )

What a gorgeous outfit!! The pants look lovely on you but the styling makes the outfit work. Your reminder about texture in an all-black outfit is great. I love this!! Can’t wait to see the pants worn casually.

LOVE it. Daring yet elegant.

You have done it once again! I think the outfit works so well because of the fitted silhouette of the top and the volume of the pant. I also love the mix of textures. You look sensational! I will likely not try this trend but you have created a stunning look for your ever so fashionable self! I would love to see the look on some of the forum members. I am sure there will be some takers. Maybe you could post a pair in the store that are a higher waist and not so low crotch like the ones you are wearing.

Wow Angie! This is a fun, classy, trendy look and I love it. You still look like you while wearing a trend.

I love the way you put together this outfit! So super cute!! Mine are more casual. Any idea’s of how to dress them up??

Wow! I have been so looking forward to this post Angie. Thank you for posting! Now THAT is the kind of harem/cropped pants ensemble I have in mind and it helps immensely to see you style it in flesh so perfectly for us Very excited to read this post this morning!

Oooh uber chic! This is a stunning ensemble on you, Angie.

I have to say that when you showed a close up of the pants on their own, I was dubious about the look. But you’re right that it’s all about proportions, so when I saw the full outfit, with the (somewhat) fitted top, I thought the look worked very well.

I’m afraid I can’t get behind this look. Angie, you are fabulous, but all I see is a fabulous woman with a shiny diaper butt. Sorry!

I suspect this isn’t a look I could adopt myself, but Angie, I’m so excited you found *exactly* the pair you were looking for! The hunt clearly paid off — they sound amazing!

You look beautiful Angie. Well done! You are tricky to come out with surprises like this.
Having fun with style is where it’s at, and you show us how to keep it mixed up and fresh. Thankyou.

I can’t think of any situation or event these would work for me. But I just might have to try on a pair if any of the local stores ever carry them, just to see for sure! I do have a question though – how does the fabric work when you sit down? It seems to me there would be a lot of unfortunate bunching.

*chuckle*

Fair enough, Brooke. 18 months ago I thought exactly the same as you. I understand where you’re coming from. The Tel Aviv ladies were excellent harem pants role models.

Michelle, I wouldn’t dress you in harem pants but I *know* you’d love the feel of the fabric on your skin. You love luxurious fabric as much as I do.

Jajuana, post of a picture of your harem pants on the forum and we’ll get you sorted.

Ellen, good question. The pants “pouf” as I sit down. Much like a bubble dress. But they collapse right back down again because the fabric is soft and drapey. I hope that makes sense.

Antje, those adjectives are 100% a compliment. Thanks!

Sandy, you nailed it – “having fun with a style is where it’s at”. We never want to stop having fun with fashion.

I can’t wait to see the casual version! I think I am going to try that white lace top with my harem pants tomorrow, like you suggested.

Lovely! Thank you, Angie, for continually expanding our horizons! I especially love the posts where you are sporting cutting edge fashion.

So glamorous and elegant! I think I might sit harem pants out for the moment but thrilled to see them on you. And I’m interested in the way you use texture in an all-black outfit. Something that I’ve noted away for future reference! Thanks as ever for the fab pics and the useful information about how you put everything together.

The combination of your body type, style persona and these harem pants has all come together to create a perfect storm of style

Absolutely STUNNING and styled to perfection.!!!
Really love this on you Angie, all black dressy and textured ensemble is likely the only way I would wear these, but I think this is one trend I will have to let pass me by. No matter how much I love it dressed up I just think my age requires something more traditional.
but that is OK…I am enjoying your ability to wear these beautifully!!! I love how they drape in the back BTW!!!

however,….. just the slightest nudge from you and I am all over this look:)

Lovely outfit! However I would prefer long harem pants..

That’s our Angie, proving to be a trend-setter yet again!

Taylor-I’d love to see your spin on a harem pant outfit!

Angie-I agree with Queenie about the skirt vibe, more like a tapered and shorter gaucho pant.

I think they are terrific on you. I truly like this outfit, Angie! A piece like this needs the right style persona, the right body type, and the right cut and fabric – and you have them all. It also works for me because it’s monochromatic, and I like how the fitted top blends into the bottoms. The knee length + heeled shoes also help to make it work. Perfection!

I wasn’t very impressed when I saw harem pants last year in their first incarnation, but they slowly grew on me. (I also saw a very cool pair on a male pop singer, btw).

The material looks so silky, and it looks like it drapes wonderfully. I bet the pants look so good in motion.
I love them even more now that you’ve mentioned that they “pouf” out when you sit down. I like dramatic shaping.

So fun to see something so trendy on you! Awhile back, when someone on the forum posted her sister’s harem pants outfit which looked surprisingly “normal” (in a good way), I knew it could look good. You certainly make it work in a fab way.

I never could pull it off, but I am late to the mainstream trends and most definitely never wear the fringe trends. But I do appreciate (envy) that bold fashion sense in you and others!

Angie you totally pull off these pants! Thousands wouldn’t! I love the attitude it gives this otherwise classic outfit.

Sorry, Angie, but I’m with Brooke: all I see is what could’ve been a cute outfit sabotaged by a droopy diaper! Actually, the rear view makes me think of an old cartoon cowboy who’s bowlegged because he always rides a horse. LOL. I will say that you wear the look better than anyone else I’ve seen, though.

Gorgeous outfit. The crotch is still a little too low for my taste, but as an overall look, it’s killer.

I have also recently found myself eating my words regarding sandal booties (as long as the cuffs are low). I don’t know if I have the courage to expose that much of my ugly feet, though, but time will tell. All these Israel-esque looks take me a while to adjust to

Love, love, love these!!! If I had somewhere to wear them I would get them in a heartbeat!!! So dressy and beautiful! I’m wondering what harem pants would be like in a jersey knit?

I think these pants suit your personality and you styled them perfectly. You look gorgeous as usual Angie.
I am not sure if this look is for me though. I quite like them from the front but not from the back. From the front you cannot see that crotch is low, but from the back it is quite obvious.

But if I see them in the store I may give it a try – just for fun

When I think of harem pants I think of colors like pink, orange, lime green etc. per what someone would wear in a harem (in my imagination- what do I know?) I wonder if since this pair is black it makes them more approachable and successful as a separate. This look is off the hook fabulicious. What color harem pants did the women of Tel-Aviv wear?

I appreciate everyone’s very kind compliments. Thank you so much.

Tam, that’s exactly how I see it – the harem pants give an otherwise classic outfit some spunk and attitude. Not that there is anything wrong with a classic outfit.

Taylor, you have my nudge – and it’s not so slight! As long as the outfit is sophisticated, you’re in business. I know you’ll keep the trend age appropriate.

Kimana, I’ll still take that as a compliment

Maya, it’s fun to eat our words and own up when we do eventually like a look. Almost 20 years in the fashion game and it still amazes me how our eyes adjust to silhouettes. And there is nothing ugly about those feet which I have seen first hand.

Laurie, black makes the item more wearable in my opinion. You hit the nail on the head.

St4rrgrrl, there are forum members with casual knitted harem pants who rock the look. We can dig up those old threads if you like.

This outfit is absolutely gorgeous! I’ve never seen an outfit involving harem pants that I like, but you’ve changed that!

Good for you stepping out of the box! This outfit is lovely and you look fantastic in it. I love how you have made this completely your own! I concur with you that from what I have seen, this is my favourite outfit on you as well.

By far, you are the only person I have seen who actually looks nice in harem pants

Is it weird to say that I really like how this outfit looks from the back?-) It just accentuates the beautiful drape (the eye is even more drawn to it because of how the more fitted top “sits” above the pants) and the fantastic silky material of those pants. Admiring sigh!

Don’t get me wrong, the front is perfect too. The whole look is just so modern and elegant. I think with harem pants there’s a bit of a risk of looking like you’re trying too hard, but you are looking effortlessly stylish – as always.

By the way: is that a new watch Angie, or is it a bracelet?

Only Mrs Cox. could convince me of the elegance of harem trousers. You exude charm, elegance and fun in the photograph which is not an easy combination to pull off. Elegance may sometimes look aloof but I know you would be an absolute scream on an evening out.

I have never had an aversion to these trousers but they have not found a way into my wardrobe…yet.

I’m trying to get this, Angie — really, I am. I keep coming back to look at the pictures and let my eye adjust. I have reached the point where I can appreciate the front view, but the back view continues to elude me.

I don’t insist that every outfit define an hourglass shape, but having a lot of extra fabric in this area seems like such an odd distortion of form to me.

I am, however, dying to see how Taylor is going to make this age-appropriate!

Maybe we could see a photo from the rear with you standing with your legs together? I agree that the photo you show here looks like you just got off a horse, though I’m guessing it was a pose to show off the fabric drape/cut.!

Angie, in revisiting your blog post, I wanted to add that I love the tip about adding pearls to soften the look of black next to your face. I’m am filing that away in my mind for future reference. Thanks!

Very very cute!!

OMG Angie!!! This is one of the most amazing outfits I have ever seen you in, and that says something considering how many killer to the power of killer outfits you have had. It is absolutely perfect in every way and that top is just delicious. Harem pants do not work for me for many reasons ( short legs, lack of place to wear them to etc.), but I shall live vicariously through you.

That’s right, Angie, Khris has a more casual pair and she rocks them. They would be great with sandals in the summer. Perhaps I will hunt down a knitted pair when I go to Atlanta… Still drooling over these dressy ones, though!!!

Wow Angie, I never thought I’d get into the harem pants look, but now you’re giving me second thoughts. I love the silky sheen of the fabric on these, and the cropped length offsets the low crotch and gives them a skirt sort of vibe.

Wow, very avant-garde, very stylish! I look forward to seeing how you wear these casually. I like how you use the pearls to soften the black’s contrast with your face.

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