Comments on: To wear, not to wear (and how to wear): harem pants http://www.painfullyhip.com/2009/03/to-wear-not-to-wear-and-how-to-wear-harem-pants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=to-wear-not-to-wear-and-how-to-wear-harem-pants Fashion-Forward Fare for the Weak of Wallet: High-Fashion Styling for Thrift Store Addicts Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:04:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Sam ash http://www.painfullyhip.com/2009/03/to-wear-not-to-wear-and-how-to-wear-harem-pants/comment-page-2/#comment-17091 Sam ash Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:07:48 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/?p=2382#comment-17091 I dont know. An ex gf of mine wore genuine ones from turkey with high heels. She was very thin but not tall. However i didnot think ofthem as being so nice. They looked sort of ugly to me and slutty. I dont like slutty clothes or women. Thus the reason why i left her. Also she was bullemic. I dont know. An ex gf of mine wore genuine ones from turkey with high heels. She was very thin but not tall. However i didnot think ofthem as being so nice. They looked sort of ugly to me and slutty. I dont like slutty clothes or women. Thus the reason why i left her. Also she was bullemic.

]]> By: salkis http://www.painfullyhip.com/2009/03/to-wear-not-to-wear-and-how-to-wear-harem-pants/comment-page-2/#comment-16332 salkis Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:39:02 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/?p=2382#comment-16332 harem pants are my love. I always look good in them and they hide an imperfections you may have, very comfortable to wear and easy to dress up or down. harem pants are my love. I always look good in them and they hide an imperfections you may have, very comfortable to wear and easy to dress up or down.

]]> By: Gemma http://www.painfullyhip.com/2009/03/to-wear-not-to-wear-and-how-to-wear-harem-pants/comment-page-2/#comment-15754 Gemma Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:27:06 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/?p=2382#comment-15754 This has helped me a bit...but still unsure if someone my size and shape can pull them off-I'm only 5ft 1" and a size 6-8 depending what the clothing is (always been tiny-it's actually a pain most of the time finding stuff to fit me while following trends!!) I'll admit I don't always follow though, if I like-I wear...if not-I'm not going to wear something just cos it's IN!! I bought a Miss Selfridge black jumpsuit, didn't know it was harem style til it arrived (damn eBay seller had crap description!) but it really nice-strapless with diamond sequin pattern to the top which is all fitted to the waist, then u got the baggy harem trouser part. Got plenty of high heels, and will keep it simple (thanks for all the tips!) but will it still work on someone so petite as me?? Stuck!!! (plus I'm 28 but look 18-19 so I keep being told !) a Any help?? xx This has helped me a bit…but still unsure if someone my size and shape can pull them off-I’m only 5ft 1″ and a size 6-8 depending what the clothing is (always been tiny-it’s actually a pain most of the time finding stuff to fit me while following trends!!)

I’ll admit I don’t always follow though, if I like-I wear…if not-I’m not going to wear something just cos it’s IN!! I bought a Miss Selfridge black jumpsuit, didn’t know it was harem style til it arrived (damn eBay seller had crap description!) but it really nice-strapless with diamond sequin pattern to the top which is all fitted to the waist, then u got the baggy harem trouser part.

Got plenty of high heels, and will keep it simple (thanks for all the tips!) but will it still work on someone so petite as me?? Stuck!!! (plus I’m 28 but look 18-19 so I keep being told !) a

Any help?? xx

]]> By: cj8711 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2009/03/to-wear-not-to-wear-and-how-to-wear-harem-pants/comment-page-2/#comment-15704 cj8711 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:07:50 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/?p=2382#comment-15704 I have been wearing the more "Drop Crotch" style for the past year or so, and as a male i find it hard to find this style on the high street. It was a very short lived experiment for the high street fashion industry to supply these for men, and on thinking about it i can see why. I haven't really come accross many guys who do wear them, guys that don't tend to think they look a bit stupid and don't get why i do wear them. For a guy that is larger than the average 32-34 skinny boys, and can not find jeans or trousers that sit right, thse were the perfect choice for me. I think with the right balance of the skinny jean (to the knee) the Drop Crotch/Harem style can add a new dynamic to any wardrobe. A fantastic example would be to wear them with a shirt, waitcoat and the old favourite Espedrilles. It's just a shame it didn't catch on a bit more with men. But i don't mind hunting around online to find a really good deal with good quality clothes being the end result. I have been wearing the more “Drop Crotch” style for the past year or so, and as a male i find it hard to find this style on the high street. It was a very short lived experiment for the high street fashion industry to supply these for men, and on thinking about it i can see why. I haven’t really come accross many guys who do wear them, guys that don’t tend to think they look a bit stupid and don’t get why i do wear them. For a guy that is larger than the average 32-34 skinny boys, and can not find jeans or trousers that sit right, thse were the perfect choice for me. I think with the right balance of the skinny jean (to the knee) the Drop Crotch/Harem style can add a new dynamic to any wardrobe. A fantastic example would be to wear them with a shirt, waitcoat and the old favourite Espedrilles.

It’s just a shame it didn’t catch on a bit more with men. But i don’t mind hunting around online to find a really good deal with good quality clothes being the end result.

]]> By: Anna http://www.painfullyhip.com/2009/03/to-wear-not-to-wear-and-how-to-wear-harem-pants/comment-page-2/#comment-15509 Anna Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:56:54 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/?p=2382#comment-15509 The leopard print harem pants, I covet. <3 The leopard print harem pants, I covet. <3
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]]> By: Beth http://www.painfullyhip.com/2009/03/to-wear-not-to-wear-and-how-to-wear-harem-pants/comment-page-2/#comment-14967 Beth Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:23:27 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/?p=2382#comment-14967 I've seen a few comments that have said that they do not suit pear shapes in particular. I think that's wrong and almost the opposite of the truth! If anything, the fact that they skim over large hips is a bonus? They might not be the ULTIMATE things for pear shapes to wear but it's certainly better than anything skinny - skinnies or tight leggings define the hips more but harem pants at least provide a straight line from the hips to the ankles. What you'd want to steer clear of is too many pleats though, that's where the effect counteracts itself. Equally for the bum area, if you have a small bum then harem pants will just provide an unnecessary amount of material but if the bum is slightly larger than more material without being tight will surely provide for that? I find my harem pants skim nicely over my larger bottom half. I also found a similar thing when i tried a top on once. You'd think with having small boobs you would want more material around them. Wrong again! I tried it on anyway and found that unexpectedly, the fact that it was a bit tighter around the boob area and skimmed over my stomach actually made my boobs look bigger - the v-neck certainly helped with that too. After all, you don't want something ill-fitting. Ultimately, everyone should have a pair of these to mope around the house in on a lazy day if nothing else. They are too comfortable! I’ve seen a few comments that have said that they do not suit pear shapes in particular.

I think that’s wrong and almost the opposite of the truth!

If anything, the fact that they skim over large hips is a bonus? They might not be the ULTIMATE things for pear shapes to wear but it’s certainly better than anything skinny – skinnies or tight leggings define the hips more but harem pants at least provide a straight line from the hips to the ankles. What you’d want to steer clear of is too many pleats though, that’s where the effect counteracts itself.

Equally for the bum area, if you have a small bum then harem pants will just provide an unnecessary amount of material but if the bum is slightly larger than more material without being tight will surely provide for that? I find my harem pants skim nicely over my larger bottom half.

I also found a similar thing when i tried a top on once. You’d think with having small boobs you would want more material around them. Wrong again! I tried it on anyway and found that unexpectedly, the fact that it was a bit tighter around the boob area and skimmed over my stomach actually made my boobs look bigger – the v-neck certainly helped with that too. After all, you don’t want something ill-fitting.

Ultimately, everyone should have a pair of these to mope around the house in on a lazy day if nothing else. They are too comfortable!

]]> By: Aubrey http://www.painfullyhip.com/2009/03/to-wear-not-to-wear-and-how-to-wear-harem-pants/comment-page-1/#comment-13800 Aubrey Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:36:09 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/?p=2382#comment-13800 I had no idea these were a come back from the 80's: I hated 80's fashion (but I was like 8 then so it didn't matter.) I just discovered these super comfortable pants and have been picking them up in silk (even 100% cashmere) at Nordstrom Rack. They were so comfortable, I didn't care if they were in or out. I hope I don't look rediculous...I feel great wearing these. They actually give my bottom some room...I hate pants with crotches that ride up on you. After wearing high-crotched pants my entire life, I have stocked up on these pants. Even if they are out of style now, I will still wear them jogging, and lounging around. I can't believe that I didn't discover these sooner...I guess they were probably too crazy for anyone to sell them until recently. They are the most comfortable pants I have ever owned. I don't get the ecessively low pants, though, where the crotch is below the knees...I think that would just hinder my walk. I had no idea these were a come back from the 80′s: I hated 80′s fashion (but I was like 8 then so it didn’t matter.) I just discovered these super comfortable pants and have been picking them up in silk (even 100% cashmere) at Nordstrom Rack. They were so comfortable, I didn’t care if they were in or out. I hope I don’t look rediculous…I feel great wearing these. They actually give my bottom some room…I hate pants with crotches that ride up on you. After wearing high-crotched pants my entire life, I have stocked up on these pants. Even if they are out of style now, I will still wear them jogging, and lounging around. I can’t believe that I didn’t discover these sooner…I guess they were probably too crazy for anyone to sell them until recently. They are the most comfortable pants I have ever owned. I don’t get the ecessively low pants, though, where the crotch is below the knees…I think that would just hinder my walk.

]]> By: martine http://www.painfullyhip.com/2009/03/to-wear-not-to-wear-and-how-to-wear-harem-pants/comment-page-1/#comment-13620 martine Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:28:19 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/?p=2382#comment-13620 I love them. Its just sad that they are no longer on the sale racks. For a while everyone was too stupid to realize they looked great and passed on them, so i picked them up at H&M and other places for a song. But now people are catching on, sadly. Keep hating them, please. They are perfect to wear with everything. they look amazing tucked into boots with a belt, and a tucked in shirt. Preferably in a shiny material, and vivid colors. thats the best way to color block. I wear my dark royal blue harem pants with a lilac shirt, and black chunky heels or brown over the knee boots. They look great with a loose tank top. They look great with peeptoe shoes showing some ankle. What don't they go with??? I love them. Its just sad that they are no longer on the sale racks. For a while everyone was too stupid to realize they looked great and passed on them, so i picked them up at H&M and other places for a song. But now people are catching on, sadly. Keep hating them, please. They are perfect to wear with everything. they look amazing tucked into boots with a belt, and a tucked in shirt. Preferably in a shiny material, and vivid colors. thats the best way to color block. I wear my dark royal blue harem pants with a lilac shirt, and black chunky heels or brown over the knee boots. They look great with a loose tank top. They look great with peeptoe shoes showing some ankle. What don’t they go with???

]]> By: Fay Miller http://www.painfullyhip.com/2009/03/to-wear-not-to-wear-and-how-to-wear-harem-pants/comment-page-1/#comment-11767 Fay Miller Sat, 30 Oct 2010 09:22:28 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/?p=2382#comment-11767 I'm tall (5ft9'), however curvy and bought a pair of black legging-material harem pants. I was completely stuck as to what to wear with them but I think I have a rough idea now. From what websites have told me, tucked in tank tops (known here in england as vest tops) of a block colour, one long statement necklace and high heels are the way to go for curvy people... however skinny-minnies can wear sandals? Im not sure, first time Ive visited this website...so far, I love it! I’m tall (5ft9′), however curvy and bought a pair of black legging-material harem pants. I was completely stuck as to what to wear with them but I think I have a rough idea now. From what websites have told me, tucked in tank tops (known here in england as vest tops) of a block colour, one long statement necklace and high heels are the way to go for curvy people… however skinny-minnies can wear sandals? Im not sure, first time Ive visited this website…so far, I love it!

]]> By: Sarah the Stylist http://www.painfullyhip.com/2009/03/to-wear-not-to-wear-and-how-to-wear-harem-pants/comment-page-1/#comment-11720 Sarah the Stylist Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:47:03 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/?p=2382#comment-11720 I find myself quite classic in my personal style, but I just found a pair on Etsy that I can't stop thinking about. It must be love. I find myself quite classic in my personal style, but I just found a pair on Etsy that I can’t stop thinking about. It must be love.

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