How to wear Harem Pants

I never thought I’d write this post. But gradually…like birkenstocks, trainers and boyfriend jeans, I’ve come round to harem pants and based on the emails I’ve been getting since I first featured my Hush ones on the blog, you’re coming round to them too.

But the question I’m getting from almost everyone who has been in touch is how to wear them. You’re liking the look, the comfort and the fact that they are a great alternative to denim. But how on earth to style them?

Like most busy mums, I get my inspiration from friends, bloggers and pinterest/google images. Whether I buy something depends on how much I like the look of someone else wearing it. So based on what I’ve seen online and the photos I’ve pinned to my Pinterest board, here are a few things (in my opinion) to take into account when wearing harem pants…

Stick to clean colours and lines. Avoid patterns and if adding colour – keep the palate simple mixing no more than two other colours. A subtle necklace or a scarf can be added to pull the outfit together

photo – Hush

Wear a neater style top to balance the fluidity of the trousers. Look for a shorter jersey top that’s not too baggy…it doesn’t have to be tight, just neat and not long-line.

photo – Pinterest

If you are conscious of your tummy, add a casual jacket. This helps to disguise any lumps and bumps. The important thing is that you’re defining the torso so that the whole outfit isn’t a baggy mess

Photo – Pinterest

Photo – Pinterest

Another way to define the waist is to wear a belt

Photo – Pinterest

My other view on these types of trousers is that when it comes to footwear, wear a strappy sandal or shoe…something with lots of foot on show.

Photo – Hush

If you’re feeling brave, they do work with wedge trainers and Converse but I’ve personally found that look harder to pull off. I think you need lots of height for this and a bit of an edgy look.
Photo – Pinterest

Photo – Pinterest

Where to get them? Well, I’ve been having a look around and for me, the Hush ones are well worth investing in. The quality of the jersey is fantastic. They come in grey and black and I’ve used both in the photos above. If you want a less expensive version to ease you into the trend, you could try Next or ASOS.

In terms of how I’m going to wear them, it’s going to involve most of the above. I’ve already worn mine with a short jersey top and denim jacket but having sourced these images, I’ll do a try on using what I’ve got in my wardrobe and show you the different looks on a post next week.

Have I inspired you to consider some harems now? Or do they remain a step too far? Let me know what you think
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