Harem Pants: Hot or Not?

Finally, your question has been addressed! We've recently received an e-mail asking what our opinion on Harem pants was. Are they hot or are they not? and how to wear them. First, let me start off by shedding a little insight on these crazy pants! The "Harem Pant" also known as "Parachute Pants" and most famously "Hammer Pants" due to the increased popularity in the late 80's made by MC Hammer, are baggy long pants which are tapered at the ankle with side flaps and an elastic waist. The legs are fitted from the knee down while the crotch area is baggy as if it were cut to be a skirt. They can be very large with a spacious and roomy fit. The Summer 09' staple have replaced your everyday pair of slacks; adding style, comfort and a bit of funk!


Personally, I love these pants! I can't get enough of them. Even though every time I wear them to work I get loads of criticism and jokes thrown at me with names like "MC Hammer or My Grandma" I continue to wear them proud! Now just like any other piece of clothing, it's all about confidence! Since these are more than what you usually bargain for, they do take some getting used to. But trust me- once you put these on…you won't want to take them off! I usually wear them dressed up for work, pairing my black ones with a floral tank top, a grey blazer and wedges, or with a funky graphic belly top which stops right where the pants start on my waist. If your looking for something more casual, I'd try a beige colour pant (H&M) with a white v-neck tucked in to see how high the waist is, layered with a denim button up thrown on top and a brown flat to finish it off. However whether your looking to wear them in your workplace, for a night out or even just for everyday...their yours to make!
Heres a couple of examples of Me, Gaby & a couple of celebs and how we wear our Hammer Pants!

Hopefully I've made it possible for you to embrace these daring pants and you too can make them apart of your closet!