Harem Pants Inspiration Thread!

Deborah

Hi Ladies,

I am starting the Harem Inspiration thread as discussed in an earlier thread.

Please feel free to post your own harem outfits and also any other outfit pictures you come across with women wearing harems that inspire you.

For those interested, mark this thread as a 'favourite' so you can find it easily and we can continue to update it with our harem stylings.

I am excited as this will be a fab resource for styling my harems:)

I attached a stock picture of my current favourite harems, the EF very dropped drop crotch version, but I know some of different versions (not so low a dropped crotch) etc.

I will post my first lot of pics as a commentor.

Have fun and thanks for the inspiration.

xxx Deborah

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8 years ago

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Deborah

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#1 - #3 EF Harem Pants

# 4 Urban Outfitters Drop Crotch Legging styled for office

#5 - #7

Motto Paris Pant which has a 'conservatively' dropped crotch.

#8 - #9 Motto Drop Crotch Pant

In my finds the fourth pair of pants are French Connection Harem Pants. Quite tailored, in a sense, for a harem and very work appropriate but I don't seem to have taken photos yet. I haven't worn them much ... yet.

xxx

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8 years ago

Greyscale

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Great idea!

I just bought these linene/cotton men's harems from Zara and I can't decide if I should keep them. They don't quite fit my non-male shape. Nonetheless, I love the look, so I'll include it as inspiration.

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8 years ago

Deborah

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Thanks Greyscale They are grogeous. Read a little as a legging.

8 years ago

Inge

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Brilliant idea, Deborah, and my word, every single one of your own harem
pants outfits has been absolutely gorgeous. A huge inspiration for
sure!!

Here are some more photos from around the web:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/497084877602252302/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/366902700873088861/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/291959988323578701/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/510032726529279246/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/217439488236169100/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/523262050427032833/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/401594491745496192/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/82683343137418125/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/129548926758756521/

8 years ago

Inge

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I'm also still absolutely loving the ways Angie styled her harem shorts in the past:

http://youlookfab.com/2010/06/.....-ensemble/

http://youlookfab.com/2015/09/.....tro-drape/

http://youlookfab.com/2011/09/.....t-to-play/

http://youlookfab.com/2010/06/.....-ensemble/

8 years ago

Deborah

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Inge thank you! Some girgeous harem outfits:). And I have always loved Angie's harems, so unusual xxx

8 years ago

Inge

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And some more.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/152840981079952662/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/325525879295523026/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/413557178258061208/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/366269382176674778/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/531495193502283918/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/10273905374399406/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/444660163180539590/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/496310821405734866/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/545568942340368207/

ETA, in fact, if you like layers, asymmetrical detailing, drape etc. then there's lots more inspiration to be found in how Sarah Pacini styles her looks. E.g. the below aren't actual harem pants, but I could see the top part of each look (accessories included) work really well with harem pants.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/446419381792440496/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/510032726523367698/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/454652524859512525/

8 years ago

Anonymous

Thanks, Deborah! I will definitely add pics as I experiment. I love seeing your Paris pants again -- they are made for you. And Greyscale, those harem trousers look fab.

8 years ago

Ledonna N.

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I m gonna love this thread great idea. I love my first handmade artist pair. It's challenging finding a pair as a plus size woman with color also. I bout died when I found the artist and they were affordable to me. I love the olive color and will be purchasing more later. I cannot wait to see inspiration, inspired by and unique looks.

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8 years ago

BlondeAmbition

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Deborah may I say that you look totally bada$$? I love your style and I'm dying to get harem pants. I don't know much about who should and who shouldn't but my body type (hourglass/pear/plus-size) makes it difficult to wear anything but A-line skirts. I am attracted to the baggy feel and the cool vibe of the harem pants, I just don't know if I can pull it off. This is the closest I've gotten to wearing anything of the sort. They aren't even harem pants but do I look like someone who can venture into harem pants? Feedback is appreciated.

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8 years ago

approprio

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I get a lot of inspiration for slouchy trouser stylings from the Japanese blog style-arena. They have a handy keyword search feature (although it can be hard to find in the navigation).

The keyword in this case is sarrouel pants. The full dropped crotch style is more popular among men, but you can still take tips on silhouette and proportion.

Hopefully this link will work....
http://www.style-arena.jp/en/t.....sitem=5480

8 years ago

approprio

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And Deborah, you look amazing in your harem pants. Thanks for starting this thread and spreading the love!

8 years ago

AviaMariah

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Confession: I purchased the EF drop crotch harem pants over two years ago and have not worn them once out of the house. They were a wild card purchase for me but I also found out I was pregnant right after I bought them. I need to try them on and get some feedback from the forum before I either: relegate them to lounge wear (expensive loungewear) or offer them up for sale here.

ETA: I just found my original K/R thread and I have to ask; why haven't I worn these? The reason is that I don't think I've seen anyone in my area wear them so I have to steal myself for the diaper comments that I'm bound to get. But I can handle it. http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....arem-pants

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8 years ago

Angie

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Here you go - although my harems are dressy and woven - and so are my tops:

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8 years ago

Jane

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Deb, thank you for starting this thread. I am watching with interest.

Approprio, the Japanese style blog is fascinating. I love the look of the very deep big scarfs.

Inge, I'm going to have a look at the pinterest links.

8 years ago

Deborah

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Inge, I have a Pinterest page of Sarah Pacini harem inspo.

Aliona, yes please post your pics. Your outfits have been so cool.

Ledonna they are awsome! Stunning.

Approprio, thanks so much for the link. The sarrouel pant is something I look at a lot. Rick Owens does versions of these also:)

Avia Mariah, I will check out your post again. Maybe this thread will help you get them into rotation outside of the house No one in my town wears this sort of garment either (that I have seen) and my sister commonly refers to them as my diaper pants.. but I know she's just jealous lol.... just check out your old thread. They are fab on you. I adore the business look with the jacket. PLEASE wear them outside of the house, they look fantastic.

Angie, I adore yours. I have been lusting after a pair of harem shorts since I first saw these

Thanks Jane:)

Blonde Ambition, I think anyone can wear anything. To my way of thinking it's often about the proportions. If you love the look why not try it out?? The pants you are wearing look like a slouchy tapered pant. I like them. A high low top would work nicely, creating a flattering shape for you.

8 years ago

Kari

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I'm still learning to wear harem pants so I'm all over this thread. So far I've gone almost totally low contrast but would like to play with color and pattern too, like in #3.

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8 years ago

Deborah

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Kari these look awesome! I love #3 especially:). Are you enjoying the harems??

8 years ago

Kari

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Deborah, YES. they have invigorated my casual style! I LOVE them. Have dared to wear the all-black version to work, once, too.

8 years ago

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Great thread, Deborah--I will refer to it for new ways to wear my little collection of harem pants. I have three pairs--the two shown here, and a new pair that I will wear when the weather warms a little bit more here.
All photos are my black Eileen Fisher knit harem pants, except for 6 and 7, which are navy cotton harem pants by Desigual.Photo 10 shows the pants pulled up to my knees to look like a bubble skirt.

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8 years ago

dashielle (Ann)

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Here are the ways I've found to style the EF harems...am looking for more options though.

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8 years ago

lasallepal

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Eileen Fisher Harem pants are a staple in my wardrobe. They are the easiest piece to wear and pair! These harem's have traveled the world with me. I went to order a back-up pair and found that they were discontinued. Finally, I found a pair at the Nordstrom Rack at a deep discount. Normally, I would take a size xs, but the smallest size was a S. I ordered it and it will be my in the wings waiting. I hand wash them in cold water and let them hang dry. This has been helpful to keep them in good condition. I LOVE them...a signature piece.

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8 years ago

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Lasallepal- my word, youve got so much style! All of your outfits are beautiful and fun and interesting!

I dont own any harems, but I've enjoyed looking through all the stylings on this thread, so gorgeous!

8 years ago

BlondeAmbition

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I want to join the club! Kari, Firecracker and lasallepal, you guys pull off this look so flawlessly!

Kari, where did you get those pants? They look like a good starter harem pant and I love the cross design on the front.

8 years ago

Deborah

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Firecracker and Ann... killer inspiration ladies. Im a little speechless! So many looks I want to recreate.

lasallepal, fabulous stylings. You have taken your harems into a more arty styling and it works to well. Thank you for sharing.

Bumping for Kari... Kari where did you get your pants from??

Anyone else wanting to post their picks, Aliona, Una, Elizabeth???

8 years ago

Elizabeth P

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Coming! I realized my best harem outfits have been when travelling, so haven't got pics. I'll recreate when I have some time.

Laughing at AviaMariah's thread, because in it, Ariadne has just bought hers... And those are the ones I now have... bought them from her a year ago on the style exchange.

And have still not fessed up to the new ones :). Have played a bit, but nothing post worthy. Am now going to use this thread as inspiration.

8 years ago

Deborah

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Yay Elizabeth! I am not sure but I think Una also has the ones with the shorter drop that you have too. I find that style can be very work appropriate. I tend to style my French Connection ones, that are similar, in a more edgy corporate look for work.

I am actually wearing my EF Harems today at work and I have not received any 'weird' looks... yet. I think my colleagues are used to me now. I do dress quite differently to the other ladies in my office. But they are a very kind group of people so maybe they are just not saying anything lol. So PLEASE wear your new harems. I have am so sure you will master the styling and feel and look fab.

8 years ago

Ledonna N.

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This thread makes me so happy. I've not been wearing mine that much because I thought they needed structure. I see so many inspiring fits that I would love to recreate. I love fluid drape thank you.

8 years ago

lasallepal

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Deborah, you are right about the "Artinista" styling. My majored was Art in college. Although my graduate degree was in Mathematics, now that I am retired I am having fun exploring my arty, creative side. At 60, I find myself firmly in the "Artinista Tribe". I found these Raquel Allegra silk pants that are similar to harem pants deeply discounted in a recent Barney's sale last January. They are silk and I love the feel of them. They have a shirt sleeve belt/sash detail. I am not a fan of that trend, but I turned the ends of the "sleeves" inside out and rolled them up to form a rose. It stays it that shape, too!

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